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Baba's Gift: A Persian Father's Love of Family



by
Ariana Shaheen Amini ,Christina Maheen Amini
illustrated by
Elaheh Taherian

Edition
Hardcover edition
Publisher
Sasquatch
Imprint
Little Bigfoot
ISBN
9781632173232
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Baba's Gift is a radiant celebration of a Persian father's love of family, from his boyhood in Iran to his new life in America.

Baba enchants his six daughters with his stories, transporting them to his childhood in Iran as they play on the flowering vines of the Persian carpet in California. He tells the story of a determined young man who comes to the United States, the challenges of leaving his Persian family, and the unfolding of his new American life.

This glorious debut authentic voices picture book is written by two sisters about their Baba ("father" in Farsi), who weaves together the love of two countries with the love of family.

A perfect read-aloud for parents, grandparents, and teachers, the story inspires curiosity about other cultures and connection between generations.

Baba's Gift--full of delight, tenderness, and vibrant illustrations by award-winning Persian illustrator Elaheh Taherian--sparkles with the beauty of love and family around the world.

Authors’ notes, with photographs. Full-color illustrations. 

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Details

Format

Print

Page Count

32

Trim Size

11" x 8 1/2"

Dewey

B

AR

0: points 0

Genre

Nonfic

Scholastic Reading Counts

0

JLG Release

May 2023

Book Genres

Narrative Nonfiction, Picture Book

Topics

Fariborz Amini. US immigrants. US Iranians. Fathers and daughters. Family relationships. Middle East. Parents.

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Praise & Reviews

School Library Journal

School Library Journal

Library Journal

Gr 2–4—A rich, beautifully told story filled with jewel-toned illustrations and carrying a comforting message for children of immigrants. One of the children of the book's titular Baba tells of their father's journey from Iran to the United States. All his children ask questions about what it was like and why he left; the authors don't shy away from the stronger feelings associated with those big decisions. In between are bits about Iran's culture and language, which provide a welcome learning opportunity for any young reader. This book also introduces many children to a culture that may be different from their own but, in the process, masterfully shows them through Baba's journey to become American and through all the joys he experiences how similar we all are. The colorful illustrations throughout help bring to life the colorful Iranian culture for Baba's children. VERDICT This is an excellent addition to any children's library collection as a great exposure to this culture, but also in any community serving a significant Iranian population.—David Roberts

Praise & Reviews

School Library Journal

School Library Journal

Library Journal

Gr 2–4—A rich, beautifully told story filled with jewel-toned illustrations and carrying a comforting message for children of immigrants. One of the children of the book's titular Baba tells of their father's journey from Iran to the United States. All his children ask questions about what it was like and why he left; the authors don't shy away from the stronger feelings associated with those big decisions. In between are bits about Iran's culture and language, which provide a welcome learning opportunity for any young reader. This book also introduces many children to a culture that may be different from their own but, in the process, masterfully shows them through Baba's journey to become American and through all the joys he experiences how similar we all are. The colorful illustrations throughout help bring to life the colorful Iranian culture for Baba's children. VERDICT This is an excellent addition to any children's library collection as a great exposure to this culture, but also in any community serving a significant Iranian population.—David Roberts

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