Where Are You Going, Lady Cockroach? (Khaleh Suskeh Koja Miri?)[NEW]

"Miss Cockroach" embarks on a journey, escaping from insects and birds that call out to her along the way, and finally meeting Mr. Mouse, her destined partner—this picture book is a retelling of a traditional Iranian folktale, beloved for centuries, by modern poet Mim Azad, with illustrations by painter Morteza Zahedi.

In this Azad version, Miss Cockroach's adventure is interpreted as a journey to find a place to work and live truly independently.
Zahedi, in turn, captures Miss Cockroach's character—a blend of fearless good spirits and charming appeal—with delicate strokes, creating beautiful and rhythmic illustrations.
Who would have imagined that a story starring a cockroach could be so fantastically and charmingly depicted?
This book, with its outlandish premise depicting the essence of humanity, offers a glimpse into the profound depth of Persian culture.

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This book is a reissue by Yamayamasha (Tatsuno Town, Nagano Prefecture) of "Picture Book from the Land of Poetry: Iran 2 - Where Are You Going, Miss Cockroach?", originally published by Blues Interactions in 2006.
The cover features a title slip, a rare design choice for a picture book, resulting in a charming yet dignified binding.

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