A Picnic of Poems: In Allah's Green Garden Contributor(s): Wharnsby, Dawud (Author) |
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ISBN: 0860374440 ISBN-13: 9780860374442 Publisher: Islamic Foundation OUR PRICE: $20.66 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Poetry - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion - Islam |
Dewey: 811 |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.53" W x 11.82" (1.11 lbs) 44 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The chatty informal rhythms and the mix of everyday detail with the universals make this picture book a great family read-aloud. --Booklist Dawud's latest book A Picnic of Poems is another masterpiece of poetry that captures the essence of every child's hopes, dreams, and fears, in the most colorful and imaginative way. It is a delectable treat for the whole family, filled with beautiful illustrations. Every part has a wonderful lesson to draw from and will provide all, young and old, with great guidance for generations to come. --Zain Bhikha, South African singer/songwriter A collection of thirty poems to keep the young and young-at-heart entertained for hours. These poems cover a number of topics including motherhood, daily prayer, baby siblings, life on a farm, the animal kingdom, bullying, mosques, Ramadan, appreciating nature, and more. The book comes with an audio CD to sing along to these joyful yet educational poems. A Picnic of Poems I've packed some poems for lunch, Canadian-born Dawud Wharnsby began writing poetry, composing music, and performing in his teens. Since then he has become a voice for socially conscious and spiritually minded individuals in the twenty-first century. |