Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors

With breathtaking illustrations and informative text, Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns magnificently capture the world of Islam, celebrating its beauty and traditions for even the youngest readers. Sure to inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures, this entrancing volume is equally at home in the classroom as it is being read to a child on a parent’s lap.

Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns uses vibrant colors that beautifully illustrate different aspects of the Muslim religion. Each two-page spread focuses on one color. For example, “Red is the rug Dad kneels on to pray, facing toward Mecca, five times a day.” Each sentence uses a large font to display both the color and the Muslim word that is being explained. Even though Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns is a picture book, the story is intended to be read aloud to a child, rather than for the child to read it for the first time independently. Adults who are unfamiliar with the Muslim faith but want to introduce young readers to the religion will find a one-page glossary at the back of the book. 

The picture book shows many different people; however, it focuses on an unnamed girl and her family. The illustrations portray the girl’s family in a positive light and the beautifully colored images enhance the beauty of the religion. Several illustrations display the Quran as well as the architecture of a mosque. Adults who want to teach children about Muslim traditions will find the simple story format and the detailed illustrations delightful. Yo Soy Muslim: A Father’s Letter to His Daughter by Mark Gonzales also highlights the beautiful traditions of a Muslim family and would make an excellent addition to your reading library.

Sexual Content 

• None

Violence 

• None

Drugs and Alcohol 

• None

Language 

• None

Supernatural

• None

Spiritual Content 

• Each page shows one way the girl’s family celebrates being Muslim such as wearing a hijab or a kufi as well as showing other important events such as Eid and Ramadan.