Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns Book Review
It’s Perfect Picture Book Friday! For more reviews, go to author Susanna Hill’s Perfect Picture Book page. Today’s pick is:
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Title: Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors [spacer height=”10px”] 
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Written by: Hena Khan
Illustrated by: Mehrdokht Amini
Publisher: Chronicle Books (June 6, 2012)
Suitable for grades: PreK-2
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Themes/Topics: celebrating holidays, community, cultural awareness
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Brief Synopsis: Beautifully written and illustrated, this book highlights the colorful world of Islam. A little girl takes the reader with her as she navigates her world showing different parts of her culture that kids can easily relate to like clothing, food and different celebrations.
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Opening pages: “Red is the rug Dad kneels on to pray, facing toward Mecca, five times a day.”
“Blue is the hijab Mom like to wear. It’s a scarf she uses to cover her hair.”
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Why I like this book: I enjoy books that address culture. Others can peek inside the lives of those who may seem very different only to realize the things we enjoy and hold dear are often the same but celebrated differently.
Resources:
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The Little Book Club lessons and activities.
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Nadia’s Ramadan – PBS Learning Media
This looks like a beautiful book. What a cool way to introduce kids to a different culture.
This sounds like an absolutely beautiful book. Thanks for the review.
The rhyme throughout is impeccable. And the colors! Wow. Thanks for stopping by Joanna.
This a great selection and wonderful introduction to another culture for children. I love the opening — things that cans relate to.
Indeed Patricia, the world can use more books like this that shows we are all the same just may do the same things a little differently!
Great choice to write this nonfiction book in rhyme. The use of colors in the opening makes it very relatable to children.