The Other Side of the Rocks - by Nahid Kazemi (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

In this picture book inspired by the meditations of the Persian poet Rumi, an adventurous frog leaves her familiar pond, goes beyond the rocks, and returns home--changed.

From the moment Froggy was born, she's lived in a familiar world of frogs and fish, surrounded by others who are just like her. But what lies beyond the pond she calls home? Encouraged by her conversations with a wise fish, she decides to take the leap into the unknown.

There, she discovers another universe, making friends with creatures she hadn't known before, as well as some that remind her of home. Time passes, and Froggy learns more than she could ever have imagined. And then one day, just as she once felt the call of the unknown, she hears the call of home--to which she returns, but not quite the same frog as when she left.

About the Author

Nahid Kazemi is an award-winning illustrator, author, and visual artist with 20 years of experience in publication. She has published over 70 children's books in Canada, the United States, Europe, the UK, China, and Iran. Her work is inspired by her personal life, Persian stories, classics like 1001 Nights, and Rumi's poetry. She received the 2022 Canadian Governor General's Literary Award for young people's literature--illustrated books and has been nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award several times. She combines personal and cultural themes in her stories, seeking to create a bridge between nations.