Book Descriptions
for Like the Moon Loves the Sky by Hena Khan and Saffa Khan
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
Two parents welcome their baby with love and the words "Inshallah you are all that is gentle and good." On each of the following double-page spreads, an illustration of that baby growing through toddler years into middle childhood is accompanied by a parental wish for their well-being, beginning with "Inshallah." An opening author's note extends the Arabic word for "if God wills it" beyond Muslims to include many religions' concept of a greater power. Safety, kindness, strength, faith, friendship, and truth are all part of this heartfelt prayer, and the volume closes with "Inshallah you are loved, like the moon loves the sky." Striking illustrations glowing with warm hues follow the brown-skinned girl, her family, and a diverse cast of friends, as they move through the outdoors, school, celebrations, and home. (Ages 2-6)
CCBC Choices 2021. © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 2021. Used with permission.
From the Publisher
A lyrical and heartwarming celebration of a mother's love for her children by the award-winning author of Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns.
In this moving picture book, author Hena Khan shares her wishes for her children: "Inshallah you find wonder in birds as they fly. Inshallah you are loved, like the moon loves the sky." With vibrant illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran, this charming picture book is a heartfelt and universal celebration of a parent's unconditional love.
• A reassuring bedtime read-aloud for mothers and their children.
• A perfect book for sharing Muslim family traditions and for families teaching diversity and religious acceptance.
• Hena Khan's books have been widely acclaimed, winning awards and honors from the ALA, Parent's Choice, and many others.
For families who have read and loved Under My Hijab, Yo Soy Muslim, and Mommy's Khimar.
A sweet and lovely bedtime book to help let children know they are loved and precious.
• Bedtime books for ages 3–5
• Mother's Day gift
• Islamic children's books
Hena Khan is the author of Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets, Night of the Moon, and many other books for children. She lives in Rockville, Maryland.
Saffa Khan is an illustrator and printmaker born in Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan, and living in Glasgow, Scotland.
In this moving picture book, author Hena Khan shares her wishes for her children: "Inshallah you find wonder in birds as they fly. Inshallah you are loved, like the moon loves the sky." With vibrant illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran, this charming picture book is a heartfelt and universal celebration of a parent's unconditional love.
• A reassuring bedtime read-aloud for mothers and their children.
• A perfect book for sharing Muslim family traditions and for families teaching diversity and religious acceptance.
• Hena Khan's books have been widely acclaimed, winning awards and honors from the ALA, Parent's Choice, and many others.
For families who have read and loved Under My Hijab, Yo Soy Muslim, and Mommy's Khimar.
A sweet and lovely bedtime book to help let children know they are loved and precious.
• Bedtime books for ages 3–5
• Mother's Day gift
• Islamic children's books
Hena Khan is the author of Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets, Night of the Moon, and many other books for children. She lives in Rockville, Maryland.
Saffa Khan is an illustrator and printmaker born in Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan, and living in Glasgow, Scotland.
Publisher description retrieved from Google Books.
