Rumi

By Rashin Kheiriyeh

Discover how loss led a young poet to find love everywhere.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Journey into the life of Rumi, a child enchanted by birds and books, who grew into a renowned poet. When his best friend Shams vanished, Rumi's heartache transformed into a profound realization: love is omnipresent. This vibrant picture book, set in the 13th-century Persian Empire, captures Rumi's timeless wisdom and warmth, inviting young readers to explore his teachings and the enduring power of friendship.

From the publisher

“Enthralling” -Kirkus Reviews, starred review “Kheiriyeh transforms a distant and revered figure into a warm, bright focal point in this biography” -School Library Journal, starred review “Be a friend to everyone.” Rumi’s words are needed now more than ever. A picture book biography of the renowned Persian poet that introduces children to Rumi’s life and teachings. Even the greatest poet was once a child. And so it was with Rumi. When he was young he was enchanted by birds and books. He later became a scholar, but it was the loss of his best friend, Shams, that inspired Rumi to his most important realization: Love is in us and everywhere. The Persian mystic and poet Rumi is one of the best known and most widely read poets in the world. The renowned illustrator Rashin Kheiriyeh herself comes from Iran. With this picture book she creates a touching memorial to Rumi’s wisdom and warmth. The strong colors and ornamental details transport us to the Persian Empire in the 13th century. Yet Rumi’s story and his poetry are timeless. Written by award-winning Iranian-American artist Rashin Kheiriyeh, this narrative nonfiction picture book has been published to honor his life and the 750th anniversary of his death. Includes backmatter on Rumi as well as an author’s note.

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