All the Books

My First Bahá’í Album

In an effort to foster a Bahá’í identity in children, the author has compiled various images related to the history of the Bahá’í Faith, mainly historical figures. It was created with infants in mind; however, older children and parents may likewise enjoy and learn from it. 

ʻAbdu'l-Bahá Loves Children: Nine Stories of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá with Children

ʻAbdu'l-Bahá was a great example for all the spiritual attributes such as generosity, love, kindness, justice and many more. He was also well-known for His love for children. This illustrated book recounts nine stories of Him with children and is published for the occasion of the centenary of His Ascension. 

أدعية للأطفال

The Baha'i prayers in this book are in their original Arabic language. Anyone from any religious background is welcomed to read them.

الأدعية البهائية في هذا الكتاب بلغتها الأصلية العربية وهي متاحة للجميع بمختلف أديانهم

بَدر

كان على بدر الطالب في المدرسة ذي الأربعة عشر عامًا، بذل جهود مضاعفة كي يعرف سبب اختلاف لون بشرته الداكنة عن أقرانه داخل بلده، في مقابل تشابه لون بشرته مع آخرين خارجه؛ وخاصة عندما سمع تلك العبارة عبر التلفاز "لا أستطيع التنفس"، كررها "جورج فلويد" الأمريكي عندما كانت ركبة الشرطي تجثم على رقبته.. وتساؤلات تؤرقه: لماذا يحاول رجل أبيض إنهاء حياة رجل أسود؟ 

تساؤلات قادت بدرًا للبحث عن أسلافه وعن تاريخ العبودية والهجرات إلى قطر والخليج والعالم عمومًا، قرأ كثيرًا وبحث في علم البيولوجيا، ليخرج بنتائج باهرة تفيد بأن كل البشرية تشترك في الحمض النووي وتحمل جينات مشتركة بصورة أو بأخرى.  

My Preemie Sister is One: The First Year of a Preemie’s Life from the Eyes of Her Sister

This children’s book is the true story of a preemie girl in her first year of life, as narrated by her older sister. 

نوروز در خانواده‌ی ما

(Persian Version)

آلیس به ما می‌گوید که خانواده‌ی او چگونه نوروز، سال نوِ بهائی، را جشن می‌گیرند.

Naw-Rúz in My Family

Alice tells us about her family’s celebration of Naw-Rúz, the Baháʼí New Year. 

Naw-Rúz dans ma famille 

(French Version)

Alice nous raconte comment sa famille fête Naw-Rúz, le Nouvel An baháʼí. 

حديقة الرضوان: قصة عيد الرضوان للأطفال الصغار

(Arabic Version)

يخبرنا عندليبٌ عن الحديقة التي عاش فيها وعن الأيام الاثني عشر التي نحتفل بها اليوم.

"أعيش في حديقة 

قد أُسْمِيَتْ رضوان

أرجو لكلّ الخلق أنْ

يُصغي إلى الأغصان"

Garden of Riḍván: The Story of the Festival of Riḍván for Young Children

A nightingale tells us about the garden he lived in and the twelve joyful days that we celebrate today:

"I live in this garden

Riḍván is its name

I wish that the people

Would know of its fame" 

Le jardin de Riḍván

(French Version)

Un rossignol nous raconte dans quel jardin il a vécu et nous parle de la période joyeuse de douze jours que nous célébrons aujourd’hui.

"Je vis dans un jardin

Qui s'appelle Riḍván

J'aimerais que tout le monde

Connaisse sa gloire"

باغ رضوان: داستان عيد رضوان براى كودكان خردسال

(Persian Version)

بلبلی از باغی که در آن زندگی می‌کرد ودوازده روز شاد‌ی‌بخشی که امروزه جشن می‌گیریم برای ما تعریف می‌کند.

من ساکن این گلشـن 

اسمش بُوَد آن رضوان 

کاش همه‌ی مردمـان 

دانـنــد شــهــرت آن 

Jardín de Riḍván: La historia de la fiesta de Riḍván para niños pequeños

(Spanish Version)

Un ruiseñor nos habla del jardín en el que vivía y de los doce días de alegría que hoy celebramos.

"En este jardín vivo
Riḍván su nombre es
Ojalá que la gente
Supiera lo que es"

Ridvángarðurinn: Sagan um Rivdánhátíðina fyrir börn

(Icelandic Version)

Næturgali segir frá garðinum sem hann átti heima í og dásamlegu dögunum tólf sem við höldum hátíðlega í dag.

Ég bý í þessum garði,

hann nafnið Ridván ber.

Ég vildi að fólkið vissi,

hve dýrðlegur hann er. 

Ayyám-i-Há in My Family

This story shows a family's celebration of Ayyám-i-Há. Ayyám-i-Há is celebrated by Bahai's all over the world for a period of four to five days and it falls right before the month of fasting. It's a time of joy, generosity and celebration. In this story, Maya shares what her family does during this time of year. 

ايّـــام هــاء در خانواده‌ی ما

ایام هاء زمان جشن و شادی است. مایا کار‌هایی را که خانواده‌اش در این ایام انجام می‌دهند با ما در میان می‌گذارد.

Roses Everywhere

In 1912, Abdu'l-Baha visited New York. This story is about an encounter He had with a child who was racially different from the group of children who met with Him. 

The Moon Was There: Glimpses from the Báb’s Childhood for Young Children

In 1819, a unique Child was born. The moon remembers His birth and childhood. This book is about the Báb’s Childhood written in a simple language for young children. 

Yara, My Friend from Syria

This book is about a Syrian girl's first day of school in Canada. It depicts her mixed emotions, as she is happy to be in school again but sad to be away from home. The way her new classmates treat her is crucial to her experience. 

Yara, My Friend from Syria

(Arabic Version)

يارا، صديقتي من سوريا

This book is about a Syrian girl's first day of school in Canada. It depicts her mixed emotions, as she is happy to be in school again but sad to be away from home. The way her new classmates treat her is crucial to her experience. 

Mullá Ḥusayn: The Story of the Declaration of the Báb for Young Children

Mullá Ḥusayn was the first believer in the Báb. This story tries to demonstrate his endeavor to reach to his heart’s desire through prayer and hard work. 

Mullá Ḥusayn: La storia della Dichiarazione del Báb per bambini

(Italian Version)

Mullá Ḥusayn fu il primo seguace del Báb e questa storia cerca di raccontare i Suoi sacrifici per raggiungere la purezza d’animo attraverso la preghiera e il duro lavoro.