Baba's Gift: A Persian Father's Love of Family
By Ariana Shaheen Amini, Christina Maheen Amini
Illustrators
Illustrated by Elaheh Taherian
Edition
By Ariana Shaheen Amini, Christina Maheen Amini
Hardcover edition
Publisher Sasquatch Imprint Little Bigfoot ISBN9781632173232
Baba's Gift: A Persian Father's Love of Family
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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.
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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