"A sweetly satisfying holiday tale of generosity and compassion." —Kirkus Reviews
"This wintry tale will lead readers to develop an understanding of multicultural holiday traditions as well as to learn the practice of everyday philanthropy." —School Library Journal
"The Last Pomegranate is a heartwarming tale that celebrates Yalda and the spirit of nature’s generosity." —Booklist
Little Pouya is looking for a pomegranate. He needs it for Yalda, a Persian festival celebrated on the longest night of the year. To celebrate, 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?
A magical folktale about kindness and generosity. For children ages 5 years and up.
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Hardcover with jacket | 32 pages | ISBN: 9798890630896
Author-illustrator: F. Nakhaei
"A sweetly satisfying holiday tale of generosity and compassion." —Kirkus Reviews
"This wintry tale will lead readers to develop an understanding of multicultural holiday traditions as well as to learn the practice of everyday philanthropy." —School Library Journal
"The Last Pomegranate is a heartwarming tale that celebrates Yalda and the spirit of nature’s generosity." —Booklist
Little Pouya is looking for a pomegranate. He needs it for Yalda, a Persian festival celebrated on the longest night of the year. To celebrate, 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?
A magical folktale about kindness and generosity. For children ages 5 years and up.
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Hardcover with jacket | 32 pages | ISBN: 9798890630896
Author-illustrator: F. Nakhaei
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