Two Parrots

Author: Rashin

Rashin, an award-winning new artist from Iran, brings Rumi's classic to life! A plucky parrot living in the home of a wealthy merchant appears to have everything, but the parrot is sad. The merchant will do anything to make his parrot happy! However, is he willing to set his beloved pet free? Full color.

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Rashin, an award-winning new artist from Iran, brings Rumi's classic to life! A plucky parrot living in the home of a wealthy merchant appears to have everything: the love of his owner, the best food, and a golden cage. But, despite all this, the parrot is sad. The merchant will do anything to make his parrot happy! But will he be willing to set his beloved pet free? Rashin's colourful and lively illustrations bring a fresh and distinctive perspective to this thoughtful classic about what is most important in life. AUTHOR: Rashin Kheiriyeh was born in Iran. She studied graphics at Tehran University. Rashin is an illustrator and a film director. She has illustrated thirty-six books for children that have been published in Iran, France, Spain, Korea, Italy, and India. Colour illustrations

Critic Reviews

“"Making her U.S. debut, Iranian-born illustrator Rashin Kheiriyeh takes a tale by Rumi about freedom and makes it entirely her own. The glorious patterns on the clothes of Rashin's characters, the furniture, floors, walls and vessels immediately transplant readers to an exotic land."- Shelf Awareness, Jennifer Brown”

"Illustrated in bright, bold colors, this tale is delightful."- School Library Journal, Carol Connor "Iranian-born illustrator Rashin makes her U.S. debut with a spirited adaptation of a tale from Rumi..."- Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Rashin Kheiriyeh was born in Iran. She studied graphics at Tehran University. Rashin is an illustrator and a film director. She has illustrated thirty-six books for children that have been published in Iran, France, Spain, Korea, Italy, and India.