Papa Nowruz and Mama Sarma
This beautifully illustrated story book is based on a folkloric legend which has been very popular among Iranian and Persian nations, generation after generation, for thousands of years. It tells children about one of the oldest stories of one of the oldest nations in the world and introduces their seven fundamental virtues by describing Haftseen, the table set of Nowruz. Papa Nowruz is the husband of Mama Sarma, who shares a traditional love story with him in which they can meet each other only once a year.
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This beautifully illustrated story book is based on a folkloric legend which has been very popular among Iranian and Persian nations, generation after generation, for thousands of years. It tells children about one of the oldest stories of one of the oldest nations in the world and introduces their seven fundamental virtues by describing Haftseen, the table set of Nowruz. Papa Nowruz is the husband of Mama Sarma, who shares a traditional love story with him in which they can meet each other only once a year.
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The Rabbit and the Fight of Lions
Translated into poem by Kurosh Taromi
This award winning illustrated children's book is an animal fable adapted from the ancient legendary book, Panchatantra, translated into simple English verses by Kurosh Taromi. The fascinating story, the witty happy ending and the amazing illustrations make it an unforgettable book with valuable lessons.
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This award winning illustrated children's book is an animal fable adapted from the ancient legendary book, Panchatantra, translated into simple English verses by Kurosh Taromi. The fascinating story, the witty happy ending and the amazing illustrations make it an unforgettable book with valuable lessons.
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Papa Nowruz and Mama Sarma
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Creators
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Author: Shekooh Ghasemnia
Illustrator: Fariba Bandi Translator: Kurosh Taromi Text Editor: Kate Hargreaves |
Description
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This beautifully illustrated story book is based on a folkloric legend which has been very popular among Iranian and Persian nations, generation after generation, for thousands of years. It tells children about one of the oldest stories of one of the oldest nations in the world and introduces their seven fundamental virtues by describing Haftseen, the table set of Nowruz.
The mythical figure Papa Nowruz (now-ruz = new-day) appears every year at the beginning of spring to mark the beginning of the Iranian new year. On the eve of spring equinox, when the Iranian new year is celebrated in the Iranian cultural continent from Albania in the West to the west of China in the East, Papa Nowruz brings children gifts, much like his Christian counterpart Santa Claus. Papa Nowruz is the husband of Mama Sarma, who shares a traditional love story with him in which they can meet each other only once a year. Mama Sarma (sarma = frost) personifies winter. That is why she falls asleep every time when Papa Nowruz brings the spring and therefore she misses the visit. Every year, Papa Nowruz makes a journey around the world to rejuvenate the nature. His journey lasts for 12 months. Mama Sarma waits for him the whole winter and when she feels that the time of his arrival is approaching, she cleans up her house and makes herself ready to meet him. She sets a traditional table for Nowruz. The table set is called Haftseen and is composed of seven dishes that symbolize life, love, health, hope, patience, affluence, and beauty. When Papa Nowruz comes and finds Mama Sarma fast asleep, he cannot allow himself to disturb her and wake her up. He can stay only for a short while and has to restart his annual journey. When Mama Sarma wakes up and finds out that Papa Nowruz is gone, she gets furious... |
