“While Europe struggled darkly through poverty, ignorance, and superstition, the Arabic-speaking world was rediscovering the legacy of ancient Greece and had reached a level of civilization that Europe would not see for centuries.” This gorgeously illustrated picture book introduces children to a remarkable period of time in our Islamic history—the Golden Age of Islam. Created in the 8th century under the Abbasid caliphate, the House of Wisdom in Baghdad served as a beacon of light for scholars of all faiths from all over the world, a place where knowledge was treasured and scholarship was revered.  Known as Bayt al-Hikma, this was a home unlike any other—a home for translators and scholars. Their study allowed for the preservation, development, and sharing of Persian, Indian and Greek knowledge, paving the way for the European Renaissance. Hunayn was one of the greatest translators of this time. In this story, he gently guides his son Ishaq, teaching him the importance of humility and self-discipline on the path to knowledge, the value of knowledge from the past, and our connection to those before us and those after us. This tribute to our Islamic heritage combined with gems of wisdom earn this book our Gold Star. The back matter gives important historical context that can be used as a stepping stone to learn more about this very special time in our history.