Books by the author ANAHITA TAMADDON
Dina's Ghormeh Sabzi Stew (In English & Persian) (My Persian Family)
Anahita Tamaddon
Hello! My name is Dina and this book is all about my favorite food in the world: Ghormeh Sabzi Stew. Come over and cook with me and my Persian family!
Characters: Dina
My Baba: (In English & Persian) (My Persian Family)
Anahita Tamaddon
Learn everything seven-year-old Dina loves about her Baba. From playing tar to shopping for watermelons, Dina loves spending time with her Baba no matter where they are!
Characters: Dina
My Brother: In English & Persian (My Persian Family)
Anahita Tamaddon
Hello! My name is Dina and this book is all about my big brother Dariosh. Together we take care of our dog Keshmesh, pretend to be paleontologists, and drink dough. Sometimes we get mad at each other but we always make up in the end. Do you have a big brother or sister?
Shaadi & Joojoo (Tales from Abyaneh)
Anahita Tamaddon
When Shaadi can’t find her rooster Joojoo she goes around asking her neighbors, the local baker, and the shepherd boy if they had seen her rooster friend. What Shaadi hears from them surprises her. She took care of Joojoo since he was just a little chick and did not realize that he had grown into a big and strong bird. Set in the charming village of Abyaneh this story is about the power of love and friendship.
Characters: Shaadi
Soraya's Nowruz Dance
Anahita Tamaddon
When seven-year-old Soraya sees dancers at a Nowruz dance show, she thinks she can master the Persian dance in a day. But as her grandmother gives her a couple of lessons, Soraya begins to understand that the grace of the Persian dance comes with a lot of practice. Will Soraya be able to perform at the Sizdah Bedar picnic this Nowruz? Find out when you read “Soraya’s Nowruz Dance” with your little ones.
Characters: Soraya
Yalda Night Celebration (My Persian Family)
Anahita Tamaddon
Celebrate Yalda night everywhere with this adorable book brought to you by seven-year-old Dina and her Persian American family! This delightful story from the "My Persian Family" series shows the many reasons why Dina loves this beautiful winter celebration. Together, Dina's family members make traditional pomegranate soup, set up the Sofreh, play santoor, tell stories from Shahnameh, and read Hafez.
Characters: Dina
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