An interesting presentation of A Rainbow in My Pocket published by Tiny Owl: As part of our Fly with Tiny Owl series, we’ve gathered a range of read along and how-to videos from our fabulous authors and illustrators so that you can keep those little ones entertained. With school, library, and bookshop Read more…
This is a passage from International Companion Encyclopedia of Children’s Literature’s entry on Iran: The growing success of children’s literature in Iran can be seen clearly in the development of research, criticism and literary theory in the field. While the IIDCY has been crippled by its intense dependence upon Read more…
Two of the most referenced English encyclopedias about children’s literature include entries on children’s literature in Iran: The Oxford Encyclopedia of Children’s Literature and International Companion Encyclopedia of Children’s Literature. In the International Companion Encyclopedia of Children’s Literature, edited by Peter Hunt, the entry on Iran opens with an introduction to the poem Drakht-i Read more…
One day at school, the protagonist is told that his parents had to go on a trip and he should stay at his grandparents’ for the time being. His grandfather has a very big moustache for which he is famous. However, after a TV crew makes a program about his Read more…
a review by Jill Bennett How can you put a rainbow in your pocket? Seemingly the little child in this book has an answer to what sounds like a riddle and it’s one she shares with readers in her poetic outpourings – her musings, preoccupations and daydreams. ‘Excuse me, /Little Read more…
The Throneless Prince of the Underground tells the adventure of five boys who want to dig an underground tunnel in order to travel across the globe from Iran to the United States. The difference between the restrooms in Iran and the US is the main reason for them to undertake Read more…
Bijan & Manije is a beautiful story of love across the divide, reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet, but with a distinctive Persian flavour. A twist of fate brings Bijan face to face with the daughter of his enemy. They fall in love and refuse to abandon each other, even under Read more…
Nowadays, the world is accepted that the ability of loving is an important skill. Even having the attitude that every single child has the feeling of love about the outside world, It is undeniable that teaching them this skill to love the world separate from prejudice is necessary.
In this book, Seidabadi is about to survey reasons for stagnation of children poetry in Iran. for this reason, he mentions some important tips: 1. There is no exact definition for children poetry and children literature in Iran. 2. Genesis of children literature is due to Mahmood Kianuosh’s works. 3. Kianuosh Read more…