{"product_id":"9780008756017","title":"The Prince of Stars","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Yuksel, M. O.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInterest age: from c 4 years\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 15 January 2026 by HarperCollins Publishers (Red Shed) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback | 32 pages\u003cbr\u003e218 x 280 x 5 | 190g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom M. O. Yuksel, author of In My Mosque and Ramadan Kareem, comes the first picture book biography of astronomer and mathematician Ulugh Beg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Meet Ulugh Beg – a little prince from the Timurid Empire, with a BIG sense of curiosity. Discover how he explored the world around him and grew up to become an astronomer, scientist, mathematician and much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e He wanted to find out …\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow many days are in a year?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e How many stars are in the sky?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Why do the seasons change?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Fueled by his deep faith, Ulugh Beg’s quest for knowledge led to the creation of schools, a large observatory and star catalogue and innovative tools to better understand the stars and the universe around us. Although some doubted him, he never stopped searching for answers. And because of his determination, our understanding of the world has changed – forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e With lyrical text by award-winning author M. O. Yuksel and captivating illustrations by Zelma Firdauzia, this portrait of a trailblazing Muslim astronomer reminds us just how far curiosity can take us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Praise for In My Mosque\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Aly’s illustrations echo the warmth of Yuksel’s text, depicting loving, happy communities, rich in diversity of all sorts.’ – Booklist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ‘This marvelous, welcoming book on mosques, Muslims, and Islam is a must.’ – School Library Journal, Starred Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ‘This personable, sensory love letter to a range of children’s mosque experiences will engage new learners and resonate with those already familiar.’ – Publishers Weekly, Starred Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ‘Joyful characters describe what happens in simple, poetic language. […] Aly’s bright illustrations pair well with Yuksel’s words, ending with a beautiful spread of children staring at readers, waving and extending their hands.’ – Kirkus\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darling Reads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56301793083716,"sku":"9780008756017","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/1265\/8244\/files\/9780008756017.jpg?v=1769605253","url":"https:\/\/darlingreadsbooks.com\/products\/9780008756017","provider":"Darling Reads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}