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Children's Books about Tajikistan
Tales Told in Tents: Stories from Central Asia: Why are some carpets magic? What is a wish-tree? And where can the fountain of eternal life be found? The answers to these and many other intriguing questions can be found in Sally Pomme Clayton's enchanted storytelling journey through Central Asia. On her travels in the region, Sally has accumulated a wealth of folklore and knowledge of nomadic cultures. The 12 exotic retellings of stories related to the author in storytelling tents are linked by a mix of memories spiced with homespun wisdom, as she retraces her steps through Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan.
The Immigrant Girl's Garden: When a young girl Parvina loses her grandmother and her home in an earthquake she decides to travel around the world in search of a new home. As Parvina travels the world, she keeps her grandmother’s words close to heart: Whatever we love today can be lost tomorrow. But the love you once felt will find you someday in a different place and in a different form. This heartwarming picture book for all ages opens up a deeper conversation about change, and one’s capacity to find happiness and love after loss. Author Anahita Tamaddon was born in Tajikistan. She received her PhD from the Department of Near Eastern Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. She lives in the Bay Area, California with her family.
Where Does the Water Come From?: Where Does the Water Come From? tells the story of two young Tajik boys who follow the irrigation canals in their village to find the source of the water that flows in daily. The story, set in Shookuhi’s home village, represents a child’s inherent sense of curiosity and desire to explore. The story also teaches everyone about the delicate nature of our environment.
Two Shughni Tales (Pamiri Stories): This book includes two delightful, beautifully illustrated stories in Shughni (Latin and Cyrillic), with English translation. This series of storybooks features five of the Pamiri languages as spoken today in Tajikistan: Bartangi, Ishkashimi, Rushani, Shughni, and Wakhi. All stories have been carefully selected by native speakers for their linguistic and cultural importance and appropriateness for children.
Two Wakhi Tales (Pamiri Stories): This book includes two delightful, beautifully illustrated stories in Wakhi (Latin and Cyrillic), with English translation. This series of storybooks features five of the Pamiri languages as spoken today in Tajikistan: Bartangi, Ishkashimi, Rushani, Shughni, and Wakhi. All stories have been carefully selected by native speakers for their linguistic and cultural importance and appropriateness for children.
Two Rushani Tales (Pamiri Stories): This book includes two delightful, beautifully illustrated stories in Rushani (Latin and Cyrillic), with English translation. This series of storybooks features five of the Pamiri languages as spoken today in Tajikistan: Bartangi, Ishkashimi, Rushani, Shughni, and Wakhi. All stories have been carefully selected by native speakers for their linguistic and cultural importance and appropriateness for children.
Two Bartangi Tales (Pamiri Stories): This book includes two delightful, beautifully illustrated stories in Bartangi-Roshorvi (Latin and Cyrillic), with English translation. This series of storybooks features five of the Pamiri languages as spoken today in Tajikistan: Bartangi, Ishkashimi, Rushani, Shughni, and Wakhi. All stories have been carefully selected by native speakers for their linguistic and cultural importance and appropriateness for children.
Two Ishkashimi Tales (Pamiri Stories): This book includes two delightful, beautifully illustrated stories in Ishkahimi (Latin and Cyrillic), with English translation. This series of storybooks features five of the Pamiri languages as spoken today in Tajikistan: Bartangi, Ishkashimi, Rushani, Shughni, and Wakhi. All stories have been carefully selected by native speakers for their linguistic and cultural importance and appropriateness for children.
The Daughter of the Padishah and the Hero: Tajik Fairy Tale: The haughty daughter of the Padishah wanted to marry the most powerful and handsome man in the world. But finding the hero was very difficult. The Padishah himself went on a long journey around the world, during which he met the prophet who predicted that his daughter will marry a slave.
Tajikistan (Cultures of the World): Dominated by mountains, the rugged nation of Tajikistan has a striking landscape that readers are able to examine in beautiful detail in the pages of this informative guide. Stunning photographs and maps accompany the narrative and sidebars that highlight Tajikistan's government, history, geography, and culture. As readers discover what life is like in Tajikistan, they're introduced to new languages and new cuisines, with fun recipes adding an engaging, hands-on component to this multicultural learning experience.
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