No Rouz / Nowruz, or Persian New Year, is the major holiday of the Iranian people. Beginning on the first day of Spring, Iranians throw out the old year and begin the new with an ancient holiday full of rich traditions. With every page bordered by stunning Persian rugs and illustrated with intimate photos, No Rouz: Our Persian New Year draws the reader into the richness, depth, and beauty of No Rouz. Narrated by Soheyla, a six-year-old Iranian-American girl, No Rouz guides the reader through the preparation for and celebration of Persian New Year.

"The Meaning of Nowruz" introduces young readers to essential elements of Nowruz spring festival as it is celebrated around the world. It reminds children of their bond with nature, their family traditions, friendships, and their ability to forgive and start over. This book aims to inspire children to learn about Persian and Persionate art, music, and dance. Most importantly, it reminds them that Nowruz is the time to remember where they come from and to be proud of who they are today.

A picture book celebrating Persian New Year by award-winning author Adib Khorram Kian can't wait for Persian New Year! His family has already made a haft-seen, and Kian's baba and maman told him that all the things on it start with S and will bring them joy in the new year. Kian wonders if he could add just one more S, to make his family even happier. Hmm . . . Sonny the cat's name starts with S--but Sonny knocks the whole table over! Can Kian find seven special somethings to make a new haft seen before his family arrives for their Nowruz celebration?

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