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The History of The Iranian Children's Literature at
"Frankfurt Book Fair"
Cheesta Publishing Company and The Institute for Research on the History of Children's Literature in Iran are invited by Frankfurt Book Fair at invitation programme 2006.The 7-volume History of Children's Literature along with other Cheesta Publishing Company's books will be introduced to the attenders. The books will be presented at the hall 5.0 stand D958 from 4-8 October 2006.
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Picture Books
 Afsaneh Derakhte Khorma va Bozi
(The Tale of the Palm Tree and the Goat)
By Mohammad Hadi Mohammadi, illus. by Ali Amehkan.
Tehran : Cheesta Publishing Co, 2005, pp. 36, ill.
ISBN : 964-7940-7-6
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The Legend of the Palm Tree and the Goat is based on a pre-Islamic tale about what might seem to be a battle of wits between a palm tree and a goat. In fact, it represents a symbolic confrontation between the era of agricultrue, as represented by the tree, and the era of herdmanship, as represented by the goat _ a struggle between two ways of life that has been central to Iran’s history. It also serves as a tribute to the country’s historic roots in children’s literature. Originally written in the Pahlvi language (spoken in what is today Iran between the third and seventh centuries A.D.) the text was later translated into persian by Dr. Mahyar Navabi. Mahammad Hadi Mahammadi retold it in rhythmic verse so it could be acted out as a play for young readers. Ali AmehKan has illustrated this legend.
 Davidam va Davidam
(I Ran and Ran)
By Mohammad Hadi Mohammadi, illus. by Hassan Amehkan.
Tehran : Cheesta Publishing Co, 2005, pp. 24, ill.
ISBN : 964-7940-06-8
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8 $
This is one of the oldest Iranian rhythmic fables dating back to ancient times when the first families recited lullabies and rhythmic fables for their children.
This fable illustrates the act of giving and taking. Through this exchange, different aspects of work and life are introduced to children.
Mohammad Hadi Mohammadi recreated this fable by using modern language and concepts.
He has shared this very old fable with children today so that through familiar situations they can touch the past.
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