Now available!
Selected for Bank Street College of Education’s Best Children’s Books of the Year 2025
Selected by the Maine Humanities Council to represent the state of Maine at the Library of Congress’ National Book Festival
★ “Highly recommended.”
—School Library Journal, starred review
“An affirming tale that will inspire many kids to open up about their own cultural identities.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“This is an amazing book for any classroom.”
—Children’s Literature
“Mokhles’s soft-edged digital images and Tahmaseb’s sensory-oriented text gently underline the child’s feelings of interpersonal courage and intergenerational connection.”
—Publishers Weekly
Available Now from Charlesbridge.
Available for Pre-Order!
“This beautifully crafted collection offers a rich and engaging introduction to Persian mythology, blending timeless tales with a modern voice. From legendary heroes to ancient battles, the stories are brought to life in a way that feels both epic and deeply personal.”
—School Library Journal
Coming November 4, 2025 from Running Press Kids.