The Prince of Stars

M. O. Yuksel, Zelma Firdauzia

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Red Shed
15 January 2026

People & places (Children's&YA); Religion & beliefs: general interest (Children's&YA); Space (Children's&YA); Educational: Religious studies: Islam

From M. O. Yuksel, author of In My Mosque and Ramadan Kareem, comes the first picture book biography of astronomer and mathematician Ulugh Beg.

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!

He wanted to find out …

How many days are in a year?

How many stars are in the sky?

Why do the seasons change?

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.

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.

By: M. O. Yuksel
Illustrated by: Zelma Firdauzia
Imprint: Red Shed
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 220mm, Spine: 2mm
Weight: 190g
ISBN: 9780008756017
ISBN 10: 0008756015
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 15 January 2026
Recommended Age: From 4 to 7 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

M. O. Yuksel has attend many mosques around the world, from Turkey to Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan to Malaysia, Canada, and the United States, and is passionate about sharing the unique architecture and personality of each, as well as the feeling of serenity, peace and hospitality that is common to them all. She lives in New Jersey, USA, with her husband and three sons. Visit her online at www.moyuksel.com.