Masjid al-Haram, Mecca
Masjids of the World, Part 1
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A bright star over Mecca
Ages 3–5 · simple1 page · US Letter & A4
A line drawing with thick, clear outlines, printed with its caption. Print it on its own, or get the whole pack of 8 pages.
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Our picture book A Star is Born in Mecca opens with this scene: one star brighter than all the rest, shining over the desert valley of Mecca, where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was born. The star is a poet's picture rather than a piece of history. It is a gentle way to tell little ones that someone very special was about to arrive. The page is mostly open space, with a few chunky shapes (a star, a crescent moon, palm trees and dunes), so it suits even the youngest colorers.
Talk about it
- What can you see in the sky at night? Can you find the moon and count the small stars?
- Mecca is in a desert. Which things in the picture tell you it is a hot, sandy place?
Color tips
Try a deep blue or purple sky with a yellow star, then sandy gold dunes. Leaving a thin white edge around the star makes it look like it is glowing.
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