Rashin Kheiriyeh

Rashin is an Iranian immigrant girl living in New York, excited by her first trip to Coney Island, and fascinated by the differences in the beach customs between her native Iran and her new home--but she misses the saffron flavored ice cream that she used to eat.

"Parastoo loves the colors that make up her world, and especially loves the blue swallows in the tree outside her window. She’s sad when they fly south for the winter—and this year is hard because her mom has to go away for a while, too. Fortunately, her grandparents take great care of her, and she continues to find joy in the wonders of each season. But she longs for spring, when her mother will return just like the swallows. Celebrating the...

"A plucky parrot living in the home of a wealthy merchant appears to have everything: the love of his owner, the best food, and a golden cage. But despite all this, the parrot is sad. The merchant will do anything to make his parrot happy! But will he be willing to set his beloved pet free? Rashin's colorful and lively illustrations bring a fresh and distinctive perspective to this thoughtful classic about what is most important in life." --back cover...

"'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...

"Gwendolyn longs for a pet. What kind? Any kind! How many legs? Two, four, ten–she’s not picky! But her parents have other ideas, and instead they give her . . . a box of dirt. Gwendolyn says it smells of swamp, but her parents say it smells of possibilities. So Gwendolyn gets savvy about seeds, soil, sun, and shade. and before too long, the dirt starts performing some pretty amazing tricks!"--book jacket.

"When a mysterious yellow envelope arrives at Hollyhock House, it causes quite the hubbub. It’s addressed simply to 'the greatest grandmother in the world.' The trouble is, there are a lot of grandmothers, great-grandmothers, and even a great-great-grandmother living at Hollyhock House. So who is the best grandmother?" --publisher's website.

In this bouncy, playful picture book for very young listeners, follow two baby friends who live in facing buildings through their day--playing, singing, and napping--till they meet in the park!

"Little Tiger is excited to go to school, but he doesn’t always know how to behave. Little Tiger can be quite bossy. If he wants something, he just takes it. His unruly nature intimidates everyone around him. But when his teacher gives him a gentle tip, he realizes that small changes can make a big difference and Little Tiger discovers that treating others well can be fun!" --publisher's website

"There are so many people waiting to welcome a new baby into the world! First mom and dad, then siblings, then grandparents—then aunts, uncles, cousins, and neighbors surround the new little one with love." --publisher's website

Cuando el joven Arlo accidentalmente deja caer un libro sobre la cabeza del alcalde, ¡el alcalde decide que los libros son peligrosos y destruye todos los libros de la ciudad! Pero gracias a la imaginación y la perseverancia de Arlo, el alcalde descubre que suprimir las historias no puede impedir que florezcan más bellamente que nunca. Este oportuno cuento alegórico, ahora en español, será una herramienta útil para iniciar conversaciones con...