{"product_id":"the-strangers-farewell-english-urdu-bilingual-edition-9781946270382","title":"The Stranger's Farewell: English-Urdu Bilingual Edition","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEnglish-Urdu Bilingual Children's Book: The Stranger's Farewell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis English-Urdu bilingual edition presents a timeless Afghan folktale that teaches children about generosity, consequences, and cultural understanding. Designed for ages 9-12, this teaching story has entertained audiences worldwide for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA weary stranger traveling for many days stops at the home of a young couple, requesting water and rest. The couple welcomes him warmly and shares their meal. As the stranger departs, he offers a blessing: \"May the next thing you do last until you say 'Enough.'\" This simple statement transforms the couple's life in remarkable ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNews of their changed circumstances spreads quickly, attracting a greedy merchant who seeks the stranger hoping for similar rewards. The merchant's experience proves vastly different, illustrating the story's core lesson about the nature of giving and receiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEducational Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis teaching story introduces children to Afghan culture and traditions through an accessible narrative framework. The tale fosters social-emotional development, critical thinking skills, and enhanced perception in young readers. It acknowledges children's individuality while encouraging confidence, responsibility, and purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDual Language Learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe English-Urdu format supports language learning for bilingual families and students studying Urdu. This dual-language presentation helps preserve cultural heritage while building literacy skills in both languages simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustrated Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarie Lafrance's artwork brings the Afghan setting to life, creating visual connections that enhance comprehension and engagement for middle-grade readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Storyteller\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePalwasha Bazger Salam, an Afghan storyteller and teacher, retells this classic narrative for contemporary young audiences, maintaining the story's authentic cultural roots while making it accessible to children unfamiliar with Afghan traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShah, Idries:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Idries Shah spent much of his life collecting Sufi classical narratives and teaching stories from oral and written sources in the Middle East and Central Asia and publishing them in book form. The eleven tales he wrote especially for children are published by Hoopoe as beautifully illustrated books, all of which have been commended by Western educators and psychologists, the Library of Congress, National Public Radio and other media for their unique ability to foster social-emotional development, thinking skills and perception in children and adults alike. Told for centuries, these stories express universal themes and a positive representation of important but often misunderstood cultures, showing how much we have in common and what we can learn from each other. They acknowledge a child's individuality and uniqueness and encourage a sense of confidence, responsibility and purpose.","brand":"Hoopoe Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493295690002,"sku":"9781946270382","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_24b7ac9e-adf5-4414-8962-979cc013dbbf.jpg?v=1730642153","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-strangers-farewell-english-urdu-bilingual-edition-9781946270382","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}