Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets

This stunning book earns a Gold Star for capturing our traditions in a simple yet beautiful way, helping to instill a deep love and connection to Islam. The second in this collection of highly recommended books focuses on shapes found in Islamic art and architecture while simultaneously weaving in the beauty of mosques, prayer, and sacred traditions. As a follow-up activity, parents or educators can create art projects related to mosques using cut-out shapes from colored or patterned paper, reinforcing concepts of warm, cool and contrasting colors. The Author’s Note found at the end of the book explains why shapes and geometry are infused in Islamic art and architecture in a way that young children can easily understand.