In My Mosque
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‘In My Mosque draws readers into the Muslim house of worship to show how it is so much more than a place to pray.
Aly’s illustrations echo the warmth of Yuksel’s text, depicting loving, happy communities, rich in diversity of all sorts.’ – Booklist‘This marvelous, welcoming book on mosques, Muslims, and Islam is a must.’ – School Library Journal, Starred Review
‘Debut author Yuksel writes a rich introduction to mosques, encompassing Muslim garb, ideals, and practices. Hatem’s art offers a lush, multilayered appeal: golden world balloons with holy phrases; intricate, delicate-lined details; and inclusive scenes with people of varying abilities, ages, skin tones, and sizes. This personable, sensory love letter to a range of children’s mosque experiences will engage new learners and resonate with those already familiar.’ – Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
‘Joyful characters describe what happens in simple, poetic language. […] Aly’s bright illustrations pair well with Yuksel’s words, ending with a beautiful spread of children staring at readers, waving and extending their hands.’ – Kirkus
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Detaljer
- Forlag
- Farshore
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9780755502608
- Utgivelsesår
- 2021
- Format
- 28 x 25 cm
Om forfatteren
Hatem Aly is the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling The Proudest Blue, written by Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad, and The Inquisitor's Tale, a Newbery Honor Book, as well as the bestselling Yasmin fiction series, written by Saadia Faruqi. The beautiful patterns of which In My Mosque is full are inspired by his childhood visits to the mosque.
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‘In My Mosque draws readers into the Muslim house of worship to show how it is so much more than a place to pray.
Aly’s illustrations echo the warmth of Yuksel’s text, depicting loving, happy communities, rich in diversity of all sorts.’ – Booklist‘This marvelous, welcoming book on mosques, Muslims, and Islam is a must.’ – School Library Journal, Starred Review
‘Debut author Yuksel writes a rich introduction to mosques, encompassing Muslim garb, ideals, and practices. Hatem’s art offers a lush, multilayered appeal: golden world balloons with holy phrases; intricate, delicate-lined details; and inclusive scenes with people of varying abilities, ages, skin tones, and sizes. This personable, sensory love letter to a range of children’s mosque experiences will engage new learners and resonate with those already familiar.’ – Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
‘Joyful characters describe what happens in simple, poetic language. […] Aly’s bright illustrations pair well with Yuksel’s words, ending with a beautiful spread of children staring at readers, waving and extending their hands.’ – Kirkus
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