In My Mosque
Fictional children at the same mosque share observations about attending mosque, providing information on religious practice as well as child-centered details of the experience. “In my mosque, we line our shoes in rows like colorful beads before stepping inside. I wiggle my toes and sink into the silky-soft carpet … the muezzin’s melodious call to prayer echoes in the air … aunties’ hijabs sway like a sea of flowers as we move through our prayers.” Digital illustrations incorporating background textures and suggesting mosaic patterns show racially diverse boys and girls of various ages. Segregated by gender during prayers, they form a joyful, inviting group at volume’s end: “You are welcome in my mosque.” A glossary and information about mosques, including a list of famous and historical mosques worldwide, are included. ©2022 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Hatem Aly
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 4-8
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Faith, Spirituality and Religion
Muslim People
Diversity subject:
Multicultural General
Muslim
Publishers:
Harper, HarperCollins
Publish Year: 2021
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9780062978707
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Yuksel