THE ABCS OF PERSIAN FOOD: A PICTURE BOOK, by Sunny Sanaz Shokrae and Ly Ngo Heisig, Harry N. Abrams; Bilingual edition, May 14, 2024, Hardcover, $14.99 (ages 3-5)
Learn about Persian food and culture in The ABCs of Persian Food, by Sunny Sanaz Shokrae and illustrator Ly Ngo Heisig.
From Anar to Zereshk, this picture book proves that the way to anyone’s heart—and appreciation of a new culture—is through their stomach! The ABCs of Persian Food introduces a Persian dish for each letter of the alphabet, with the aim of teaching phonetics and conversational Persian to pre-readers.
Examples of the dishes include: F is for Fesenjan, a slow-cooked chicken stew with toasted walnuts and pomegranate molasses; L is for Lavashak, a fruit leather snack Iranian kids love; and R is for Reshteh polo, a special rice and noodle dish served on the Spring Equinox.
Extended back matter includes a glossary for English-speaking readers, complete with phonetic pronunciation, Persian text, and a tantalizing description of each featured food. —Synopsis provided by Harry N. Abrams
Author Sunny Sanaz Shokrae wrote The ABCs of Persian Food in hopes of teaching her young son about favorite foods and how to pronounce their names. She wanted to bridge the gap between being a Californian and Persian. She hopes it will bring joy to all who love Persian food.
Each letter focuses on a food and is written in English and Persian text. The text is accompanied by eye-catching images that are bold and graphic.
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