Sour Cherries: An Afghan Family Story
Written by Dezh Azaad and Illustrated by Nan Cao
Published by Abrams | Hardcover | Pages: 32
Sour Cherries follows a summer day as an Afghan child learns to make sour cherry jam, stew, and tea with his mother, just like she learned from her mother. Pull the stem, pop the seed—together, they carefully prep their family dishes while sharing stories of his grandmother and the place they come from. Inspired by the author’s life, this warmhearted companion to The Carpet: An Afghan Family Story celebrates the taste of home.
The Carpet: An Afghan Family Story
Written by Dezh Azaad and Illustrated by Nan Cao
Published by Abrams | Hardcover | Pages: 32
This poignant story about an Afghan refugee child and the family carpet that connects them to home, inspires readers to live and learn in love, not fear. The Carpet follows a day in the life of an Afghan refugee child, where every moment revolves around love, family, and the carpet that connects them to home. The carpet is the centerpiece of family life, where meals, stories, laughs, and memories are shared. This moving story, inspired by the author’s life, celebrates what makes a home—no matter where you are.
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Chinese Zodiac animals have lucky meanings. It's believed that people born in a given year have the personality of that year's animal. This series introduces each animal and its unique characteristics.