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
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"Find it, give it a read, and enjoy it for what it truly is: engrossing and unforgettable.”
—Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production, SLJ
“A spirited, beautifully illustrated, and creative re-envisioning of Persian lore. "
—Kirkus Reviews
“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
“These thrilling, sometimes gory, and thoroughly engaging folktales have been rewritten . . . and come to life through especially descriptive language and vivid descriptions. “
—Booklist
“Be sure to put this on the shelf next to Percy Jackson's Greek Gods.”
—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
AVAILABLE NOW from Running Press Kids.