Children's, YA & art publisher
Books that plant kindness
Picture books for little ones, novels for teens, art books, play-based learning and guides for parents and educators — all in one place.
- 6 age groups
- 5 book categories
- Storytime every Saturday
Easy picks
Shop by age
From a first board book to a YA novel — choose an age group.
The Mehrdooneh world
Book categories
Fresh off the press
New releases
Featured picture book
Sample Title: The Kindness Seed
Author: Sample Author: SaraIllustrator: Sample Author-Illustrator: Niloufar
Sample blurb: a little girl finds a seed that grows a bit with every kind act. A picture book about empathy, patience and friendship — the very meaning of “Mehrdooneh”.
“Illustrations that warm the heart” — sample reviewer
- Age groupAges 3–6
- Pages32
- FormatHardcover
For grown-ups
For parents & educators
Books and articles to support children better — from reading to babies to classroom storytelling and emotional intelligence.
- Reading guides for every age
- Play-based learning ideas
- Workshops and parents' circles
Reading to babies: when should you start?
Books before screens: 7 simple family habits
Teaching emotional intelligence (SEL) with picture books
The people
Authors & illustrators
Sample Author: Sara
Author
Sample bio: writes picture books for little ones — about the moon, rain and kindness.
Sample Illustrator: Arash
Illustrator
Sample bio: watercolour and paper-collage illustrator who loves drawing whales and stars.
Sample Author-Illustrator: Niloufar
Author & illustrator
Sample bio: makes art books for children and runs open painting workshops.
Sample Illustrator: Kaveh
Illustrator
Sample bio: illustrates learning books, turning letters and numbers into characters.
Storytime, workshops, fairs
News & events
Saturday storytime for ages 3–6
Every Saturday at 10am at a sample bookshop — free entry, booking required.
Children's book illustration workshop for teens
Four sessions with a sample illustrator — from character design to a finished mini-book.
Mehrdooneh at the book fair (sample)
Mehrdooneh's children's stand with daily storytime and book signings.