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Rumi-Poet of Joy and Love by Rashin Kheiriyeh (2024, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherNorth-South Books, Incorporated

ISBN-100735845441

ISBN-139780735845442

eBay Product ID (ePID)26061250317

Product Key Features

Book TitleRumi-Poet of Joy and Love

Number of Pages40 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicBiography & Autobiography / Literary, Poetry / General, People & Places / Middle East

Publication Year2024

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorRashin Kheiriyeh

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight13.6 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

Reviews. . . the focus is on Rumi's childhood and his stories written for children, which will spark readers' curiosity about his works and their deeper meaning. The gorgeous illustrations, rendered in bright vivid colors with stylized nature-inspired details, feature traditional Persian clothing, motifs, and calligraphy. A beautifully rendered biography that will spur readers to contemplate themes of love and connection., Making her U.S. debut, Iranian-born illustrator Rashin Kheiriyeh takes a tale by Rumi about freedom and makes it entirely her own. The glorious patterns on the clothes of Rashin's characters, the furniture, floors, walls and vessels immediately transplant readers to an exotic land.

Grade FromKindergarten

Concept byRumi

Grade ToThird Grade

Synopsis"Enthralling" - Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Kheiriyeh transforms a distant and revered figure into a warm, bright focal point in this biography" - School Library Journal , starred review "Be a friend to everyone." Rumi's words are needed now more than ever. A picture book biography of the renowned Persian poet that introduces children to Rumi's life and teachings. Even the greatest poet was once a child. And so it was with Rumi. When he was young he was enchanted by birds and books. He later became a scholar, but it was the loss of his best friend, Shams, that inspired Rumi to his most important realization: Love is in us and everywhere. The Persian mystic and poet Rumi is one of the best known and most widely read poets in the world. The renowned illustrator Rashin Kheiriyeh herself comes from Iran. With this picture book she creates a touching memorial to Rumi's wisdom and warmth. The strong colors and ornamental details transport us to the Persian Empire in the 13th century. Yet Rumi's story and his poetry are timeless. Written by award-winning Iranian-American artist Rashin Kheiriyeh, this narrative nonfiction picture book has been published to honor his life and the 750th anniversary of his death. Includes backmatter on Rumi as well as an author's note., "Enthralling" - Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Kheiriyeh transforms a distant and revered figure into a warm, bright focal point in this biography" - School Library Journal , starred review "Be a friend to everyone." Rumi's words are needed now more than ever. A picture book biography of the renowned Persian poet that introduces children to Rumi's life and teachings. Even the greatest poet was once a child. And so it was with Rumi. When he was young he was enchanted by birds and books. He later became a scholar, but it was the loss of his best friend, Shams, that inspired Rumi to his most important realization: Love is in us and everywhere. The Persian mystic and poet Rumi is one of the best known and most widely read poets in the world. The renowned illustrator Rashin Kheiriyeh herself comes from Iran. With this picture book she creates a touching memorial to Rumi's wisdom and warmth. The strong colors and ornamental details transport us to the Persian Empire in the 13th century. Yet Rumi's story and his poetry are timeless. Written by award-winning Iranian-American artist Rashin Kheiriyeh,this narrative nonfiction picture book has been published to honor his life and the 750th anniversary of his death. Includes backmatter on Rumi as well as an author's note.