THE SEASONS OF PARASTOO, by Rashin Kheiriyeh, Nancy Paulsen Books, Aug. 6, 2024, Hardcover, $18.99 (ages 3-7)
When a girl’s mother leaves for the winter, the changing seasons bring hope that the things the girl loves most will return in the spring in The Seasons of Parastoo, by Rashin Kheiriyeh.
Parastoo loves the colors 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. —Synopsis provided by Nancy Paulsen Books
The Seasons of Parastoo is a beautiful exploration of love and nature. Author/illustrator Rashin Kheiriyeh’s lyrical text is warm and inviting. And Kheiriyeh’s use of color helps define bright spots, even in the cold, long winter. Kheiriyeh’s watercolor, oil, acrylic and pencil illustrations are full of life and movement. Children will relate to the feelings of hope and anticipation as well as the frustration that comes with waiting. It’s a lovely read.
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