by Hena Khan

illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini

“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. Sure to inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures, Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets is equally at home in a classroom reading circle and on a parent's lap being read to a child” (publisher’s description). Rhyming text. Comes with a glossary and an author’s note on the special relevance of shapes and geometry to Islamic art. Age 3-7, Paperback 28pp