My Maman

About this book

A bilingual picture book for children ages 3-8 about a girl and her maman - in English, in Persian, and in Persian spelled out in English letters.The transliteration follows the system created by Mona Kiani of Englisi Farsi, so parents who speak Persian but never learned to read it can read aloud to their kids too.Seven-year-old Dina shares all the reasons she loves her maman - from cooking Ghormeh Sabzi together to the sweet words of endearment, in English and in Persian, that mean "I love you."Is this book right for your child? Ages 3-8. Simple, warm text for reading aloud. Three ways to read it: English, Persian, and Persian in English letters. The Persian words families actually use for "I love you." Good for Persian and Iranian families, Mother's Day, and anyone raising bilingual kids. Also by Anahita Tamaddon: My Baba, the companion story about Dina and her father.