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The Seasons of Parastoo

Rashin Kheiriyeh author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Nancy Paulsen Books

Published:6th Aug '24

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The Seasons of Parastoo cover

Parastoo loves the colours that make up her world, and especially loves the blue swallows in the tree outside her window. She’s sad when they fly south for the winter - and this year is hard because her mom has to go away for a while, too. Fortunately, her grandparents take great care of her, and she continues to find joy in the wonders of each season. But she longs for spring, when her mother will return just like the swallows. Celebrating the cycles of nature, this warm family story offers a reassuring message about how seasons of nature - and life - come and go, each with their own special beauty.

“Spreads tinged with electric hues. . . . In every season, the beautiful blue that Parastoo loves appears somewhere in the artwork. Waiting is difficult, but the swallows always return—and so does Parastoo’s mother, in this loving meditation on the progression of seasons and missing a loved one.” —Publishers Weekly

“Bright, dynamic illustrations feature blue and orange motifs throughout, lending the book a feeling of vibrancy even in moments of sadness. The passing of the seasons parallels the separation of mother and daughter, and moments of melancholy are enlivened by hope. . . . A rich story that urges readers to hold on to hope.” Kirkus Reviews

ISBN: 9780593108918

Dimensions: 262mm x 211mm x 9mm

Weight: 363g

32 pages