Shahnameh For Kids - The Mighty Rostam

I bought this for my nieces and nephews. This is a great book with a beautiful artwork taking inspiration from and directly show casing artifacts of ancient Persia how long tales from the Shahnameh. Furthermore, it shows Rostam's heroic journey in a way that would excite and make any child feel a proud association. There's plenty of exposure to Western mythos through ancient Greece and Rome, but it is wonderful to see the true, Pre-Islamic Persian culture shown in a way that isn't just a heavy textbook for a child. I can say first hand that I would have loved to have had this myself when I was little and absolutely recommend it to anyone whether you have children or wish to appreciate the artwork.

Attractive story for kids

Engaging comics with plenty of valuable words for kids to learn from an early age. Our child always gets excited about the colorful and vibrant illustrations in this book.

My sons (6 and 9) both absolutely loved this book and the two previous ones in the series. I knew Shahnameh (the book of kings) would intrigue them and was on the lookout for an English version for kids. I did not expect my kids however to be so fascinated by the tales. They are now waiting for the next book to find out if Sohraub will reunite with his father. Great work that simplifies the sometimes complicated poems of Shahnameh while staying loyal to the storyline, also very nice illustrations and high quality print.

I cannot empathize how grateful I am for this! My daughter, who is 5, says, "Mochakerim aghaye Ferdowsi," every time we read this! This book has captured her imagination while teaching her about Iranian culture and literature. She loves Rakhsh and of course is curious about all the characters- what a great way to engage children who are not born in Iran

Awesome new children version of Shah-nameh ("The Book of the Kings") by Ferdowsi, an Iranian poet from about 1100 years ago. Definitely recommend it for all young ones curious about Iranian stories. Looking forward to seeing more stories of Shah-nameh from Arsia Rozegar

This is the only english kids version of the Book of Kings (shahnameh) out there. This book is so special and my daughters love when I read it and they enjoy looking at the illustrations by themselves. The stories are edited to be appropriate for children. Overall the mythical creators are perfect for a child’s imagination. It’s so wonderful to be able to share these adventures with my girls.

Great picture story of classicalPerdian folklore from Ferdowsi’s epic Shahnameh

This is an absolutely lovely book with interesting illustrations, created with attention to detail and enriched with Persian-inspired symbols such as the Kavyani flag. It’s a wonderful adaptation of the Shahnameh for children, staying true to the spirit of the original while making just the minimal adjustments needed to suit today’s young readers. The story is beautifully told, drawing from a work written over a thousand years ago and rooted in ancient Persian culture. I would say it’s best suited for children aged 7 and up. I definitely recommend it!