Chand tā sitārah! Vāy khudā Persian 2013

“How Many Stars! Oh My God” is a poetry collection for children by Mostafa Rahmandoust, one of Iran’s most renowned poets and writers of children’s and young adult literature. With a simple and imaginative language, the book invites children to observe the beauty of the world around them and appreciate the blessings of life.

The poems in this collection explore natural phenomena and the wonders of creation from a child’s perspective, nurturing a sense of gratitude, curiosity, and connection with the world. The central theme of the book is discovering the beauty of both small and great moments in life and recognizing the countless gifts that surround us.

“How Many Stars! Oh My God” is published for children in the A and B age groups (early childhood and early elementary years). The illustrations by Shiva Ziaei, with their vivid colors and child-friendly visual atmosphere, enhance the appeal of the poems. The book represents Rahmandoust’s distinctive approach to children’s poetry, combining imagination, musical language, and educational elements to create an enjoyable reading experience for young audiences.

Mostafa Rahmandoust (born in 1951 in Hamadan) is a prominent Iranian poet, writer, and translator of children’s and young adult literature. Widely known across generations for his famous poem “One Hundred Pomegranates” (Sad Dāneh Yāqut), he has published dozens of poetry collections and stories for children and is considered one of the most influential figures in Iranian children’s literature. His works, published in millions of copies, have played an important role in shaping the literary experiences of Iranian children.