Author(s): Afsaneh Shabannejad

Picture Books | New Arrivals

This is an old Iranian folktale that teaches us being careful so as not to regret the consequences of not thinking ahead. Helping each other in times of need is another theme explored by the story as  no one should be left to deal with hardships alone.

The howling wind and the lashing rain destroy Auntie Rook’s house. Now that she and her chick have to find a place to stay why not try find shelter at Tippler’s house, which stands strong amongst the rocks, and wind and rain can do no harm to it. But will Tippler let them stay?“