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Lily and the Night of Pomegranates
Paperback
Series: Persian Traditions, Culture & Legends for Kids
Publisher: First Point Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 26
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.07 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
From award-winning author Pegah Ghods comes a warm and welcoming picture book that introduces children to Yalda Night, the Persian winter solstice celebration.
On the longest night of the year, Lily gathers with her family for a cozy evening filled with pomegranates, watermelon, stories, laughter, and poetry. Along the way, young readers discover why Yalda is celebrated, how the tradition marks the turning point toward longer days, and why the poetry of Hafez holds a special place in the celebration.
Through Lily's experience, children learn about traditional Yalda foods, family togetherness, and the beloved custom of Fal-e Hafez, in which families open Hafez's poetry and reflect on the words they find.
Written for children ages 3 to 8, Lily and the Night of Pomegranates welcomes both Persian families and readers discovering Yalda for the first time. Warm, accessible, and easy to share, it is an engaging choice for families, classrooms, libraries, multicultural events, and anyone interested in learning about traditions from around the world.
The book also includes bonus coloring pages inspired by the story, inviting children to continue exploring and celebrating after the final page.
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