Arabic children’s books by Iranian writers unveiled at Muscat book fair

The 27th Muscat International Book Fair currently underway at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center has hosted the unveiling ceremony of Arabic editions of eleven children’s books by Iranian writers.

The books are themed upon stories and teachings from the Holy Quran.

Among the books on view are Iranian-French writer, Claire Jobert’s ‘Red Apple’, ‘Problem-Solving Soup’ and ‘Meatball Competition’.  

The collection also includes her trilogy ‘Thanksgiving’ comprising ‘Deformed Doll’, ‘Three Missing Hazelnuts’ and ‘Underground Playing’.

Containing three stories, ‘Deformed Doll’ teaches children to thank God for peace, contentment and faithfulness to promise.

‘Three Missing Hazelnuts’ also contains three stories. The first story is about God’s power in creating colors in nature.

The second story is about respect for nature and the protection of the environment, and the final one informs of laughter and crying as God’s blessings that help achieve serenity.   

In ‘Underground Playing’, Jobert intends to teach children to acknowledge God’s will for the diversity of foods and help them to live with hope and friendship.

‘A Nice Photograph’, ‘A Blonde Doll’, ‘Scent of Flowers’ and ‘Party Dress’ from Ali Babajani’s ten-volume series on hijab were also introduced in the book inauguration event at the Muscat fair.

The collection follows a little girl namely Hannaneh in different stories.

The Muscat fair is exhibiting over 800 titles on art, literature, Iranian studies, philosophy, and Islamic studies from 40 Iranian publishing houses.

Founded in 1992, the Muscat International Book Fair has “registered an upward index on several levels, including the number of participating countries, the number of participating publishing houses, spaces and public attendance,” noted in the event’s official website.

 The event will run until March 04, 2023.

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