One Sun and Countless Stars

By Hena Khan
One Sun and Countless Stars
Synopsis
From one sun to countless stars, this gentle introduction to numbers also celebrates the many diverse traditions of the Muslim world, encouraging readers young and old to reflect upon—and count—their many blessings. Like the other books in this collection, this latest offering in the Concepts of the Muslim World series has stunning illustrations, rhyming read-aloud text, and informative back matter, and it is equally at home in the classroom or being read on a parent's lap.
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    ★★★★★
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Mindful Muslim Review

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 third in this collection of highly recommended books focuses on counting objects as they relate to our faith. At a deeper level, it is a reminder to reflect throughout the day on all the countless blessings Allah ﷻ has bestowed upon us.

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Illustrator: Mehrdokht Amini
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 3/1/2022
Page Count: 32
ISBN13: 9781452182728
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