Learning Farsi through Literature:Volume 2
By Mohammad Hadi Mohammadi, illus. by Ali Amehkan, 2005
Tehran : Cheesta Publishing Co, 2005,2009, pp. 176, ill.
ISBN : 964-7940-10-6
ISBN: 964-7940-11-4

• Learning Farsi through Literature 1 & 2 are books which teach Farsi to children through literature. There are stories about a thumb sized creature who is called Nokhodi. Nokhodi is a creation of the modern world of fantasy who has roots in the magical literary heritage of Iran. The humorous stories of little Nokhodi who is a prototype character, are accompanied by humorous illustrations. Here, Nokhodi symbolizes the child and childlike behavior. He is an energetic, curious, fearless and playful creature who is understood by children and misunderstood by adults. Nokhodi finds a new friend in the second book. In the second book, the reader becomes familiar with the conceptions of friendship, peace and the environment.