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    Seven Special Somethings: A Nowruz Story

    Author Adib Khorram
    Illustrated by Zainab Faidhi
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    Hardcover
    $18.99 US
    Penguin Young Readers | Dial Books
    10.38"W x 10.31"H x 0.36"D   | 15 oz | 24 per carton
    On sale Feb 16, 2021 | 40 Pages | 9780593108260
    Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3
    Reading Level: Lexile AD480L | Fountas & Pinnell M
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    A picture book celebrating Persian New Year by award-winning author Adib Khorram

    Kian can't wait for Persian New Year! His family has already made a haft-seen, and Kian's baba and maman told him that all the things on it start with S and will bring them joy in the new year. Kian wonders if he could add just one more S, to make his family even happier. Hmm . . . Sonny the cat's name starts with S--but Sonny knocks the whole table over! Can Kian find seven special somethings to make a new haft seen before his family arrives for their Nowruz celebration?
    Praise for Seven Special Somethings: A Nowruz Story

    * “Faidhi’s illustrations add dynamic color and textural and cultural richness to the narrative; the images feel timeless and convey a sense of holiday nostalgia. . . . A beautiful celebration of Nowruz with familial warmth that embraces child agency, problem-solving, and creativity. A recommended purchase for every library.”—School Library Journal, starred review

    “Khorram, an award-winning author of young adult novels, creates a fun-loving protagonist and an easygoing family unit readers will warm to. Faidhi’s background in animation shines in these cartoon-style illustrations full of action and movement.”—Kirkus
    © Afsoneh Khorram
    Adib Khorram lives in Kansas City, Missouri. When he isn’t writing (or at his day job as a graphic designer), you can probably find him trying to get his hundred-yard freestyle under a minute, learning to a Lutz jump, or steeping a cup of oolong. View titles by Adib Khorram
    Zainab Faidhi View titles by Zainab Faidhi

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    A picture book celebrating Persian New Year by award-winning author Adib Khorram

    Kian can't wait for Persian New Year! His family has already made a haft-seen, and Kian's baba and maman told him that all the things on it start with S and will bring them joy in the new year. Kian wonders if he could add just one more S, to make his family even happier. Hmm . . . Sonny the cat's name starts with S--but Sonny knocks the whole table over! Can Kian find seven special somethings to make a new haft seen before his family arrives for their Nowruz celebration?

    Praise

    Praise for Seven Special Somethings: A Nowruz Story

    * “Faidhi’s illustrations add dynamic color and textural and cultural richness to the narrative; the images feel timeless and convey a sense of holiday nostalgia. . . . A beautiful celebration of Nowruz with familial warmth that embraces child agency, problem-solving, and creativity. A recommended purchase for every library.”—School Library Journal, starred review

    “Khorram, an award-winning author of young adult novels, creates a fun-loving protagonist and an easygoing family unit readers will warm to. Faidhi’s background in animation shines in these cartoon-style illustrations full of action and movement.”—Kirkus

    Author

    © Afsoneh Khorram
    Adib Khorram lives in Kansas City, Missouri. When he isn’t writing (or at his day job as a graphic designer), you can probably find him trying to get his hundred-yard freestyle under a minute, learning to a Lutz jump, or steeping a cup of oolong. View titles by Adib Khorram
    Zainab Faidhi View titles by Zainab Faidhi

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