Rashin Kheiriyeh – illustratör

Celebrate the end of Ramadan with this luminous Muslim family story about faith, history, and delicious foods. On the night before Eid, it's finally time to make special sweet treats: Teita's famous ka'ak. Zain eagerly unpacks the ingredients from his grandmother's bulky suitcase: ghee from Khalo Karim, dates from Amo Girgis, and honey from Tant Tayseer-precious flavors all the way from Egypt. Together with Mama and Teita, Zain follows his family's recipe and brings to life Eid songs and prayers, pharaonic history, and the melodies and tastes of his Egyptian heritage.This Muslim holiday story, featuring a delicious ka'ak recipe, is a satisfying addition to a joyful and expansive Eid.

Celebrate Ramadan with this heartwarming picture book about sisterhood, faith, and acts of service.Ramadan is here! And this year, Habeeba is finally going to fast all day, every day, and pray all the special Ramadan prayers at night at the masjid, just like her older sister, Sumaya. The holy month is filled with decorations, beading, crafts, delicious recipes, religious ceremonies-so much activity that it's hard for Habeeba to stay awake during prayer services or to resist Baba's gooey, cheese-filled kunafa drenched in sweet syrup when she gets home from school. Habeeba is discouraged. How else can she be observant like Sumaya?Beautifully illustrated with cozy Ramadan decorations throughout, this sibling story delivers the comforting message that selflessness and patience-not perfection-are the most valuable treasures.

★ "A beautiful story of joy, tradition, and family."―Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewCelebrate the end of Ramadan with this luminous Muslim family story about faith, history, and delicious foods.On the night before Eid, it's finally time to make special sweet treats: Teita's famous ka'ak. Zain eagerly unpacks the ingredients from his grandmother's bulky suitcase: ghee from Khalo Karim, dates from Amo Girgis, and honey from Tant Tayseer-precious flavors all the way from Egypt. Together with Mama and Teita, Zain follows his family's recipe and brings to life Eid songs and prayers, pharaonic history, and the melodies and tastes of his Egyptian heritage This Muslim holiday story, featuring a delicious ka'ak recipe, is a satisfying addition to a joyful and expansive Eid.A CCBC Children's Choice Best Book of the Year

Parastoo loves the colours 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.

When you have to leave behind almost everything you know, where can you call home? Sometimes home is simply where we are: here. An imaginative, lyrical, unforgettable picture book about the migrant experience through a child's eyes.When a little girl and her younger brother are forced along with their family to flee the home they've always known, they must learn to make a new home for themselves -- wherever they are. And sometimes the smallest things -- a cup, a blanket, a lamp, a flower, a story -- can become a port of hope in a terrible storm. As the refugees travel onward toward an uncertain future, they are buoyed up by their hopes, dreams and the stories they tell -- a story that will carry them perpetually forward.This timely, sensitively told story, written by multiple award--winner Kyo Maclear and illustrated by Sendak Fellowship recipient Rashin Kheiriyeh, introduces very young readers in a gentle, non-frightening and ultimately hopeful way to the current refugee crisis.

For the youngest readers just starting school or day care, a playful story that teaches how a little kindness toward others can make a big difference.Little Tiger is excited to go to school, but he doesn’t always know how to behave. Little Tiger can be quite bossy. If he wants something, he just takes it. His unruly nature intimidates everyone around him. But when his teacher gives him a gentle tip, he realizes that small changes can make a big difference and Little Tiger discovers that treating others well can be fun! Carol Roth tells a sensitive story about a bully who learns to be considerate and yet remains true to himself. The Iranian-American artist Rashin illustrates the scenes with bold strokes and a pastel color palette. Praise for Hold Your Temper, Tiger “Readers will easily recognize parts of themselves in this cranky, golden-furred hero.”—Publishers Weekly

A child’s imagination takes flight in this charming and poignant picture book.Wouldn’t moving house be magical, if your house could move with you?When a boy is told that they are moving house, he envisions his house lifted by cranes, winding its way through narrow streets, and even sailing across the sea… But his mother helps him understand: even if they must leave their house behind, the two of them will still be on an adventure.

Mum says, “Something about spring, it fills me with hope.”A lyrical and heartwarming picture book that captures the joy, colour and feeling of new beginnings that comes with Nowruz – the Persian festival of spring.- A perfect addition to every home, classroom and library that celebrates global traditions. Perfect for expanding multicultural collections.- The book’s rhythmic read-aloud language, bright, happy details and warm family scenes make it ideal for story times – especially around spring, nature themes or cultural celebrations. - Bursting with stunning springtime colour, this is a perfect title for every shelf and a thoroughly modern and authentic celebration of Nowruz.On the first warm day in March, a little girl and her mum open every window in their house, breathing in the fresh breeze. Then, together, they begin their Khaneh-Tekani – spring cleaning – and plant barley seeds that will sprout into bright green sabzeh, because this time of the year is for spring … green is for life! They visit the market to choose flowers and delicious foods; prepare the Haft-Sin with its seven symbolic items; light a bonfire for Chaharshanbe Suri; gather for the joyful first day of the season, the equinox; and, finally, come together for Sizdah Be-dar, a picnic by the river, where they release their sabzeh into the water.Tanya Rosie’s lyrical and gently humorous words, based on her own childhood growing up with an Iranian mum, are brought to life by award-winning Iranian illustrator Rashin Kheiriyeh in her distinctive young and naïve style

"The book's unmistakable message about the many things that men (and boys) can and should be proud of being: playful, pretty, and powerful, all at once." Booklist (starred review)“Very funny. . . fantastically beautiful. . . A great book for an uncle to buy his niece or nephew... especially if bearded!” BookTrust"A fun book to share with little ones. The illustrations and positive male role models are especially commendable." Inclusive Books for ChildrenThis highly original picture book for bedtime celebrates those less-immediate family members who children may not live with, but who always show up and give their time, energy and love.Young Eli gets to spend a whole day with his eight adoring uncles – each with a different personality and unique, enviable beard! With lively words from an Emmy-nominated TV writer and bright, imaginative pictures from an award-winning illustrator, join Eli as he says his goodnights one by one after a busy day of treasured time together.

SELECTED FOR THE BOLOGNA RAGAZZI AWARD'S AMAZING BOOKSHELF"This book does an important job in reassuring children." The Bookseller "Youngsters with an interest in vehicles especially, will love the visuals, even if a house move isn’t imminent." Books for Keeps When a boy is told that they are moving house, he envisions his house lifted by cranes, winding its way through narrow streets, and even sailing across the sea… But his mother helps him understand: even if they must leave their house behind, the two of them will still be on an adventure.

Celebrate the generous love of extended families – and beards of all shapes and sizes! – in this playful and funny love letter to uncles and positive male role models."The book's unmistakable message about the many things that men (and boys) can and should be proud of being: playful, pretty, and powerful, all at once." Booklist (starred review)This highly original picture book for bedtime celebrates those less-immediate family members who kids may not live with, but who always show up and give their time, energy and love.Young Eli gets to spend a whole day with his eight adoring uncles – each with a different personality and unique, enviable beard! With lively text from an Emmy-nominated TV writer and bright, imaginative pictures from an award-winning illustrator, join Eli as he says his goodnights one by one after a busy day of treasured time together."A fun book to share with little ones. The illustrations and positive male role models are especially commendable." Inclusive Books for Children

Learn all about the traditions of Ramadan with this first book in the brand-new board book series Celebrate the World, which highlights celebrations across the globe.In the ninth month of the year, when the first crescent moon rises in the sky, it’s time to celebrate Ramadan! In this lovely board book with illustrations from Rashin Kheiriyeh, readers learn that Ramadan is a time to reflect on ourselves, to be thankful, and a time to help others.

Inspired by the beautiful true story of a nonverbal boy moved to speech at his first Mozart concert, this picture book is a testament to the power of art and the boundless joy it can bring.When Grandfather comes to take his grandson to a concert, Ronan is quiet as they leave the house, quiet in the car, and quiet at the concert hall. But when the performance is over and the beautiful music fades out at last, Ronan opens his mouth…and lets out a great big WOW! Not any old WOW, but Ronan’s very first WOW! That one word fills up the hearts of Ronan’s family, the musicians, the audience, and—when the recording goes viral—the world.

When young Arlo accidentally drops a book on the Mayor’s head, the Mayor decides books are dangerous and destroys all the books in town! But thanks to Arlo’s imagination and perseverance, the Mayor finds that suppressing stories cannot stop them from blossoming more beautifully than ever. This timely allegorical tale will be a useful tool for starting conversations with children about the power of activism and the written word.