 Rumi (1207-1273) was a poet, an Islamic scholar, and a Sufi mystic. He wrote in Persian/Farsi. He is one of the best-known and most widely-read poets in the world. As a child, he was enchanted by birds and books. He loved to play and dance in the garden. He had many questions, which his father answered patiently. When Rumi was older, he met Attar the great Persian poet. He read Attar’s epic poem called “The Conference of Birds” and searched for its deeper meaning. Years, later, Rumi moved to Turkey, where he met Shams, who was a great Persian spiritual teacher. Shams was a sun shining in Rumi’s heart and mind. Later, Rumi wrote his poetic masterpiece, “The Masnavi.” He also loved telling stories to children. “Be a friend to everyone” was his great message. This touching picture book biography radiates Rumi’s wisdom and warmth. Strong colors and ornamental details in the glorious illustrations feature traditional Persian clothing and motifs and distinguish the story. Back matter includes an author’s note and more information about Rumi. mjw |
| Title: Rumi – Poet Of Joy And Love Author: Rashin Kheiriyeh Illustrator: Rashin Kheiriyeh Publisher: NorthSouth Books, Inc. New York Copyright: 2024 ISBN: 978-0-7358-4544-2 Hardcover pages: 40 Age range: 4-8 Genre: Picture Book Biography Book setting: Iran Author’s ethnicity: Iranian Author’s residence: Washington, DC Illustrator’s ethnicity: Iranian Illustrator’s residence: Washington, DC Awards: Author has received the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, 20114 IBBY Honor Book Subjects: Afghanistan, Birds, Books, Middle East, Persia, Poetry |
Rumi – Poet Of Joy And Love
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It’s an ordinary day for the bird family. The young ones, Lena and her little brother Bo, play, sing, hunt mosquitoes, and talk about their legs and toes. They have worm pie for dinner. Bo picks out the worms and only eats the pie shell. At night they fall asleep in their nest. Watercolor, gouache, and pencil illustrations show the funny facial expressions and cute hairstyles of the birds. The details in the family’s home are offbeat and interesting. This gentle story reflects on human behavior through this humorous bird family. mjw
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