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Mir Space Station | 
103 Pages | | | | Publisher: | Markaz Publishing House ( Maryam Books) | | Writer: | Razeghpanah, Violet | | Abstract: | Originally written in Persian Languge, this book has been awarded UNESCO First Prize of Children and Young Adults Literature for Peace and Tolerance for the year 2001.
Together with other young adults from different nations, Abtin, a young man from Iran is invited to Moscow to receive training as a visiting cosmonaut. They all travel to the space station Mir.
Looking down upon the earth, they understand the uniqueness of their planet, but also the threat posed by environmental pollution. They also realize that they can no longer make out any national boundaries- the world is one and undivided from up here. This experience arouses the desire for peace and international understanding in these young people. The author combines the message of her story with a well-researched portrayal of life on board of the space station Mir.
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Another Tempest is on its Way | 
400 Pages
964-337-377-0 | | | | Publisher: | Neyestan Books | | Writer: | Shojaei, Seyed Mehdi | | Abstract: | The story begins when Zinat, a well-known dancer and prostitute, meets the man she has been expecting to see. This takes place finally after about ten years. But though she knows haji Amin from the past and is prepared to meet him, haji Amin is absolutely stunned in the very first few moments of their visit. Some of the major events are revealed through the letters written between two of the major characters, Kamran and Zinat, and the characterization and the incidents are depicted in this manner within the intertwined plot of the novel. Haji Amin is Kamran’s father and has lost trace of his only son since years ago and all his efforts for finding him or even getting any news about him has been in vain all through. How could he ever imagine that Zinat, the young dancer and prostitute he knew in old days and has now indeed transformed in all aspects, has saved his wandering and so-called insane son and supported him just as his real mother and been in touch with Kamran until the very last moment of his life?! There is a lot to say and ask about the ten years which has seen many changes, but how can haji Amin understand and compensate for the lost years, in addition to his misbehavior towards his son and family. It is too late or has Zinat somehow filled in this gap for him?! And is there any chance that haji Amin could see his son at least just once more? Zinat knows how to speak and keeps him waiting while all through haji Amin finds a rare and exceptional opportunity to think about himself and what he has done with his life…
Another Tempest is on its Way is Seyyed Mehdi Shojaee’s latest novel. This story faced a high variety of different and controversial criticisms and acclaims. The novel shows how the author has enriched his talents in story-telling for creating suspense and a different atmosphere. This is the 6th edition of Another Tempest is on its Way, while previously it has so far sold over 17000 copies.
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Mah Titi Kolah Titi | 
52 Pages
978-964-391-129-4 | | | | Illustrator: | Kheiriyeh, Rashin | | Publisher: | Kanoon publishing | | Writer: | Shaban Nejad, Afsaneh | | Abstract: | Rhymes, songs, games and plays are an effective and exciting way to develop and practice skills and concepts. They offer a wide choice of ideas for practical activities to introduce and develop a relevant topic. The stories in this book which are based on traditional folk tales deal with elements of nature such as wind, rain, sea, water cycle, seasons, etc. They are performed in a play format. Through these rhyming plays which are easy to stage children ask about their questions and the key characters such as the moon or the aunty answers them. Teachers and librarians will find these stories excellent for round- the table reading aloud and making flexible programming in classroom and group work. This delightful book while acquaints children with their environment, in the meantime enriches and broaden their creativities and experience. |
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Golden Bird | 
21*28
32 Pages
978-964-391-347-2 | | | | Illustrator: | Gharibpour, Behzad | | Language: | Kurdish, Farsi | | Publisher: | Kanoon publishing | | Writer: | Karimzadeh, Manouchehr | | Abstract: | Once, an old bird hunter went to the wood to open-up his trap. He came across a golden bird captured in his snare. He seized the bird and put it in his pouch. Suddenly, the bird began to converse with the hunter and said: “Hey man, I have four chickens waiting to be fed by me. Make me free and I promise to fulfill your wishes instead whatever they are.
The old man replied, “I’m tired of living in a ruined mill, and I really wish I could get rid of this misery to live forever with my wife in a very clean house”.
The golden bird said, “Let me free, so I will make your wishes come true.” The old man let the bird go.
The golden bird took the old man and his wife to a very beautiful villa near the sea and the wood with a great view and provided all they needed to be comfortable there.
The old man and his wife became so happy because their lives had changed in a day, but it was not long before the wife wanted to ask for something more…
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The Story of the White Leopard | 
24 Pages
978-964-337-482-2 | | | | Illustrator: | Goldouzian, Alireza | | Publisher: | Neyestan Books | | Writer: | Shojaei, Seyed Mehdi | | Abstract: | One day, without any explanation, the white leopard decides to leave the jungle and go to the town to live there among people in peace and quiet for the rest of his life. He is tired of being cruel and brutal.
On his way to the town, he meets some people who were passing by, he tries to show them that he is not dangerous and wants to make friends and to be nice and friendly with them. But soon he finds out that people can be even more dangerous than animals….
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