Welcome, Uncle Nowruz!: A Persian New Year's Story
Welcome, Uncle Nowruz!: A Persian New Year's Story
Welcome, Uncle Nowruz!: A Persian New Year's Story
Description
Description
Brilliant Iranian-American creator Rashin offers her fun and fresh spin on a classic Nowruz folktale. Nane Sarma is winter herself, and every year she waits eagerly for her old friend, Uncle Nowruz. His job is to travel the land announcing the beginning of spring. But somehow, she always falls asleep before he arrives! This year, her three grandchildren will celebrate with her, so surely she will stay awake. But after the family shops for all seven items for the Haft-Seen table, finds beautiful new clothes, eats saffron ice cream and makes the traditional meal of fish and rice, Nane is knackered. Uh-oh . . . A fun-filled romp through a favorite Persian holiday, sure to charm readers familiar with the Nowruz festival and inspire those for whom it is new. "Nowruz, to me, is a bridge between past and present, between cultures and hearts--and, always, a new beginning." -Rashin
About the Author
About the Author
Rashin Kheiriyeh is a multi-award-winning author-illustrator, animator, and painter who has more than ninety children's books to her credit. Her books have been published in at least twelve countries and she was nominated for the 2023 & 2024 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for outstanding contributions to children's literature. She is also the recipient of a Sendak Fellowship Award, a 2009 New Horizon Award (Bologna Ragazzi), and is a six-time winner of the Bologna Book Fair Illustration competition. Rashin Kheiriyeh is the character artist of the most popular animation series on national television in Iran called "Shekarestan" ("Sugarland"). She now lives in Washington, DC.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Saturated illustrations rendered with crispness and care employ Persian iconography and motifs throughout a rollicking introduction to a favorite holiday that also serves as an ode to the changing of the seasons and the passing of time."-- "Publishers Weekly, starred review"
"A lively, culturally rich holiday tale that blends folklore, language, and inclusivity; a recommended addition to library shelves."-- "School Library Journal, starred review"
"A charming retelling of a Persian folklore tale, this picture book adds a personal touch to the arrival of spring."-- "Foreword Reviews"
"A strong choice for multicultural holiday collections."-- "Booklist"
"A joyful celebration of Nowruz for those familiar with the Persian New Year and a wonderfully warm introduction to those unfamiliar with the holiday. Kheiriyeh's art is gorgeous and vibrant, with beautiful, elaborate patterns gracing everything from Nane Sarma's wool blanket to the shopfronts at the market to the petals of flowers and the blushing sun. The exuberant colors are reminiscent of spring itself . . ."-- "Bulletin of the Center for Children's Literature"
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Northsouth Books
Pub date:
2026-02-24
Length:
40 pages
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