Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns

Written by Hena Khan · Illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini

Discover the vibrant colors and traditions of Islam through a young girl's eyes.

4.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,680 ratings

32 pages· 179 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· 510L

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Bookroo's summary

Join a young Muslim girl as she guides you through the vibrant world of Islam, where each color tells a story. From the red of a prayer rug to the blue of a hijab, explore the beauty and traditions of Islamic culture. This journey will spark curiosity and inspire questions about world religions and cultures, making it perfect for both classroom discussions and cozy reading moments at home.

From the publisher

Magnificently capturing the colorful world of Islam for the youngest readers, this breathtaking and informative picture book celebrates Islam s beauty and traditions. From a red prayer rug to a blue hijab, everyday colors are given special meaning as young readers learn about clothing, food, and other important elements of Islamic culture, with a young Muslim girl as a guide. Sure to inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures, Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns is equally at home in a classroom reading circle as it is being read to a child on a parent s lap.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 179
Reading age: 3–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 510L

Themes & topics

Books about food Books about culture Books about first concepts Books about colors Books about holidays

What readers & critics say

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“This book represents the Muslim traditions and many of their celebrated things. It is full of lots of vocabulary for someone who may not be of the Muslim faith.”

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