One Sun and Countless Stars: A Muslim Book of Numbers
One Sun and Countless Stars: A Muslim Book of Numbers
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One Sun and Countless Stars: A Muslim Book of Numbers

Written by Hena Khan & illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini
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3 - 6
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32
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Mar 1, 2022
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Counting and culture come together in this stunning companion to Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns. 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 Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns and Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets, 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. HENA KHAN’S AWARD-WINNING BOOKS: Hena Khan’s picture books have garnered numerous awards: Parents’ Choice Recommended Seal, Booklist Top 10 Religion Book for Youth, and Chicago Public Library Best Book, among many others. MUSLIM TALENT: Created by a Muslim Pakistani American author and a Muslim Pakistani British illustrator, this book reflects their shared experiences and vision. NUMBERS & COUNTING: It’s a perfect introduction to counting and numbers! Children will delight in counting the items in the illustrations on each spread along the with the satisfying rhyme of the text. BACK MATTER: The back matter includes a comprehensive glossary and an author’s note, making this a great classroom book! 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 and Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets- Anyone looking for picture books to build early counting and number proficiency

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781452182728
    Publication Date
    March 1, 2022
    Publisher
    Chronicle Books
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    3 - 6 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2021029963

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