{"product_id":"rumi-poet-of-joy-and-love","title":"Rumi: Poet of Joy \u0026 Love","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Enthralling\" -\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"Kheiriyeh transforms a distant and revered figure into a warm, bright focal point in this biography\" -\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"Be a friend to everyone.\" Rumi's words are needed now more than ever. A picture book biography of the renowned Persian poet that introduces children to Rumi's life and teachings. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Bank Street Best Book of 2025\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEven the greatest poet was once a child. And so it was with Rumi. When he was young he was enchanted by birds and books. He later became a scholar, but it was the loss of his best friend, Shams, that inspired Rumi to his most important realization: Love is in us and everywhere. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Persian mystic and poet Rumi is one of the best known and most widely read poets in the world. The renowned illustrator Rashin Kheiriyeh herself comes from Iran. With this picture book she creates a touching memorial to Rumi's wisdom and warmth. The strong colors and ornamental details transport us to the Persian Empire in the 13th century. Yet Rumi's story and his poetry are timeless. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Written by award-winning Iranian-American artist Rashin Kheiriyeh, this narrative nonfiction picture book has been published to honor his life and the 750th anniversary of his death. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncludes backmatter on Rumi as well as an author's note.","brand":"Northsouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51661192036642,"sku":"9780735845442","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/8637\/3154\/files\/imageloader_6b9295af-0520-458a-a623-80d89744b7d7.jpg?v=1779451341","url":"https:\/\/godmothers.com\/products\/rumi-poet-of-joy-and-love","provider":"Godmothers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}