Mindful Muslim Reader Review

Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets

Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets

Gold star
Ages:
  • Muslim Books
  • Read Aloud
  • Virtue
    VIRTUE
    Is this the way I want my child to think and act?
    Ratings are based on how much a book extols Islamic morality and espouses classical ideals.
  • Language
    LANGUAGE
    Is this the way I want my child to speak?
    Ratings are based on a book's vocabulary, cadence, and overall eloquence suited to age level.
  • Story
    STORY
    Does this story resonate with my child?
    Ratings are based on the integrity of plot structure, the depth of characters, the palpability of the book's conflict and resolution, and the lure of its setting.
  • Beauty
    BEAUTY
    Does this book develop my child's ability to recognize beauty?
    Ratings are based on aesthetics, linguistic beauty, poignancy, and how well a book embodies ihsan—harmonizing excellence.

Values

  • Gratitude
  • Reverence
Heart

Struggles

  • Routines
Why Should
Why Should My Child Read This Book?

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.

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What is this book
What’s This Book About?
From a crescent moon to a square garden to an octagonal fountain, this breathtaking picture book celebrates the shapes and traditions of the Muslim world.

Anything I need to be aware of?

VIEW FLAGS
Illustrator: Mehrdokht Amini
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 2018
Page Count: 30
ISBN13: 9781452155418
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