My Father's House
A beautiful story about family, heritage and embracing culture to share with Dad
Published on 2. January 2025
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-5295-1978-5 (ISBN)
Description
In a warm, vibrantly illustrated story drawn from the author's childhood memories, the team behind My Grandma and Me follow a girl and her father as they explore the wondrous city of Isfahan, Iran - and his family home.
My father and I are explorers. He teaches me that there is no end to learning and the world is mine to explore.
With the first rays of the sun, Mina and her father begin a joyful day exploring the city streets of Isfahan, Iran, where Islam and Judaism intertwine and a community thrives. Mina imagines the ancient sites coming to life as her father points out the fascinating history and architecture of the churches, synagogues and mosques they pass by. The two of them picnic with friends near Si-o-se Pol bridge, then finish the day at Mina's father's beautiful childhood home, savouring a dinner specially prepared by Grandma. In a love letter to a location she can no longer visit, Mina Javaherbin's autobiographical story is a gorgeous, wistful celebration of culture, home and family, glowing with Lindsey Yankey's soft, intricate illustrations full of pattern and colour. Back matter includes a glossary and a note from the author relaying more about Isfahan's history and her personal ties.
My father and I are explorers. He teaches me that there is no end to learning and the world is mine to explore.
With the first rays of the sun, Mina and her father begin a joyful day exploring the city streets of Isfahan, Iran, where Islam and Judaism intertwine and a community thrives. Mina imagines the ancient sites coming to life as her father points out the fascinating history and architecture of the churches, synagogues and mosques they pass by. The two of them picnic with friends near Si-o-se Pol bridge, then finish the day at Mina's father's beautiful childhood home, savouring a dinner specially prepared by Grandma. In a love letter to a location she can no longer visit, Mina Javaherbin's autobiographical story is a gorgeous, wistful celebration of culture, home and family, glowing with Lindsey Yankey's soft, intricate illustrations full of pattern and colour. Back matter includes a glossary and a note from the author relaying more about Isfahan's history and her personal ties.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 7 years
Dimensions
Height: 268 mm
Width: 223 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
346 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5295-1978-5 (9781529519785)
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Persons
Mina Javaherbin has written several award-winning picture books, including My Grandma and Me, illustrated by Lindsey Yankey; Soccer Star, illustrated by Renato Alarcao; and Goal!, illustrated by A.G. Ford. She lives in Southern California, USA.
Lindsey Yankey studied illustration at the University of Kansas and is the author-illustrator of Bluebird and Sun and Moon, and the illustrator of My Grandma and Me by Mina Javaherbin. She lives in Kansas, USA.
Lindsey Yankey studied illustration at the University of Kansas and is the author-illustrator of Bluebird and Sun and Moon, and the illustrator of My Grandma and Me by Mina Javaherbin. She lives in Kansas, USA.