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Dark Nights and Light Hearts: A Muslim Book of Opposites

Hena Khan, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini

Dark Nights and Light Hearts introduces contrasts by drawing on a Muslim family’s everyday life, faith, and cultural practices. Its rhyming text and sensory mixed-media scenes pair moments such as fragrant incense and rain. Muslim words, phrases, and visual designs are woven into the book’s presentation of opposites. Illustrations support this celebratory exploration of culture and family life.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
AD490L
ATOS Book Level
3.3
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
M
Themes
Cultural Heritage · Family · Religion And Spirituality
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Published
July 29, 2025
Pages
36
ISBN-13
9781797226958
Language
English
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