One Sun and Countless Stars: A Muslim Book of Numbers

<b>Counting and culture come together in this stunning companion to <i>Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns.</i></b> <p>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 <i>Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns</i> and <i>Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets</i>, 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. <p>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. <p>MUSLIM TALENT: Created by a Muslim Pakistani American author and a Muslim Pakistani British illustrator, this book reflects their shared experiences and vision. <p>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. <p>BACK MATTER: The back matter includes a comprehensive glossary and an author's note, making this a great classroom book! <p>Perfect for: <p>- Anyone looking for picture books to teach religious literacy and/or about Islam<br>- Muslim parents and grandparents looking for picture books that reflect their culture/faith<br>- Fans of previous books in the series, <i>Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns</i> and <i>Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets</i><br>- Anyone looking for picture books to build early counting and number proficiency