{"product_id":"rumipoet-of-joy-and-love","title":"RumiPoet of Joy and Love","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnthralling Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewBe a friend to everyone. Rumis words are needed now more than ever. A picture book biography of the renowned Persian poet that introduces children to Rumis life and teachings.Even 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.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 Rumis wisdom and warmth. The strong colors and ornamental details transport us to the Persian Empire in the 13th century. Yet Rumis story and his poetry are timeless.Written by awardwinning IranianAmerican artist Rashin Kheiriyeh,this narrative nonfiction picture book has been published to honor his life and the 750th anniversary of his death.Includes backmatter on Rumi as well as an authors note.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NorthSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45900633243846,"sku":"DADAX0735845441","price":21.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9389\/1014\/files\/8103ZB66UyL.jpg?v=1780316030","url":"https:\/\/ergodemedia.com\/products\/rumipoet-of-joy-and-love","provider":"Ergodemedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}