Bøker av F. Nakhaei

"A sweetly satisfying holiday tale of generosity and compassion." - Kirkus Review Included in CBC's Hot Off the Press reading list!Little Pouya is looking for a pomegranate. He needs it for Yalda, a Persian festival. On the longest night of the year, families gather to read poems, eat special foods, and look forward to a beautiful spring together. Finally, Pouya finds one: the very last pomegranate! But on the way home, the wind whips his precious treasure away. Will he find it again, and will he and his family be able to celebrate Yalda Night after all? In this enchanting, and beautifully illustrated picture book, children are treated to a mesmerizing tale where poetic language weaves a mystic and beautiful experience.Winner of the Silver Medal at the 2022 Key Colors Competition, this tale not only introduces young readers to the magical Yalda Festival but also explores themes of generosity and kindness. Complete with informative back matter about the Yalda festival, this book serves as both an enchanting fairytale and an educational resource. Perfect for sparking discussions about tradition, culture, and the power of generosity.A magical folktale about kindness and generosity. For children ages 5 years and up.