Dark Nights And Light Hearts A Muslim Book Of Opposites

Description

Islamic culture and theearly-learning concept of opposites come together in this stunning companion to Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns.

From the warmth of burning incense to the coolness of summer rain, this richly illustrated book of opposites is a feast for the senses, celebrating Islamic culture and family togetherness through special occasions both big and small. Like Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets, and One Sun and Countless Stars this latest offering in the Concepts of the Muslim World seriesfeatures Mehrdokht Amini's signature mixed-media illustrations, and Hena Khan's rhyming read-aloud text and informative back matter. It is equally at home in the classroom or being read on a parent's lap.

HENA KHAN'S AWARD-WINNING BOOKS: Hena Khan's picture books have garnered numerous awards: Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year, Parents' Choice Recommended Seal, NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People selection, CCBC Choices Reading List selection, Booklist Top 10 Religion Book for Youth, Chicago Public Library Best Book, and ALA Notable Children's Book nominee, among many others.

MUSLIM TALENT: Created by a Muslim Pakistani American author and a Muslim Persian British illustrator, this book reflects their shared experiences and vision.

ACCESSIBLE RELIGIOUS LITERACY: Perfect for anyone looking for picture books to teach religious literacy and/or about Islam, and Muslim parents and grandparents looking for picture books that reflect their culture/faith.

EARLY LEARNING CONCEPTS: Each book in the series features a new early learning concept: colors, shapes, numbers. . . and now opposites! This is the perfect introduction to the early learning concept of opposites.

INFORMATIVE BACK MATTER: Includes a comprehensive glossary, as well as an author's note, to take learning even further.

Perfect for:
-Anyone looking for picture books to teach religious literacy and/or about Islam
-Muslim parents and grandparents looking for picture books that reflect their culture/faith
-Fans of previous books in the series, Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets, and One Sun and Countless Stars
-Anyone looking for picture books to build early learning concept fluency, particularly around opposites