The carpet : an Afghan family story / written by Dezh Azaad ; illustrated by Nan Cao.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781419763618
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 28 cm
- Publisher: New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2023.
Content descriptions
Target Audience Note: | Ages 4 to 8. Abrams Books for Young Readers. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Refugees > Fiction. Carpets > Fiction. Families > Fiction. Afghans > Fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Town of Hanover Libraries.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Howe Library | J P A | 31254003834518 | Children's picture books | Available | - |
Kirkus Review
The Carpet: an Afghan Family Story
Kirkus Reviews
Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
A carpet holds a treasured place for a child and their family, Afghan refugees. The story begins with this family of six--"mother, father, sisters, brothers"--as they sit on the carpet, sipping tea and talking. As they gather "greens, fresh and crispy," the carpet becomes a space for food preparation. It is also a place where the protagonist and their siblings can play make-believe games as well as a spot for listening to stories. The carpet is also "for remembering," however. When war came, the family was forced to leave their home; like a stranger in a strange land, the protagonist sometimes feels lonely and out of place now, but "the carpet keeps me grounded" and connected to their homeland. Inspired by Azaad's own life, this powerful, lyrical tale speaks to the importance of sharing, learning, caring, and other values. References to basil, mint, dill, parsley, and a mythical bird known as the Simorgh enrich the story, emphasizing the family's connection to their culture. Cao's vibrant illustrations complement the text, capturing the importance of the carpet in this family's life and celebrating "a piece of home." Though the author's note mentions that Afghans are about "family, not war," there is no context about the war in question, so caregivers or educators may need to fill in some gaps. (This book was reviewed digitally.) A love letter to family, culture, and home. (Picture book. 4-8) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.