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An Invisible River to Cross
In a world of unfamiliar words and new beginnings, Afsi discovers that imagination, kindness, and art can...
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In a world of unfamiliar words and new beginnings, Afsi discovers that imagination, kindness, and art can help her cross the invisible river of language and find her voice.
In this poignant and poetic picture book, a young girl named Afsi navigates the invisible river of learning a new language and finding her voice in a foreign land. Her name, rooted in fairy tales, contrasts sharply with the overwhelming reality of her new classroom, where English words snare her like spiderwebs and classmates appear before her like giants.
If only Afsi could summon some fairy tale magic to help her bridge the overwhelming divide. But when a simple act of kindness--a pad of paper and colored pencilsre--ignites her love for drawing, Afsi discovers that creativity can bridge the distance between two worlds.
As she draws, Afsi finds calm in the current of change and begins to cross the river that once seemed impassable. A moving exploration of language, belonging, and resilience, An Invisible River to Cross is a tender reminder that expression takes many forms--and that quiet bravery is sometimes what it takes to find your voice in a new world.
Author: Taraneh Matloob
Publisher: Red Comet Press
Published: 03/10/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.14h x 9.22w x 0.48d
ISBN: 9781636551449
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 12/12/2025 pg. 1
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2026
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2026 pg. 51
Booklist 03/01/2026
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2026
About the Author
Taraneh Matloob is an associate professor of children's literature with a specialty in creative writing and multicultural children's literature at the University of Northern Iowa. Matloob has published several picture books in Persian, and her first book in English, Dear New Friend, was also published by Red Comet Press. Her stories appeal to fans of social, cultural, and emotional representation in picture books. She also serves on the Outstanding International Books (OIB) committee of the United States Board on Books for Young Children. Matloob was born in Tehran, Iran, and now makes her home in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Kristen Balouch is a designer, author, and illustrator of more than a dozen award-winning books for children, including One Million Trees and If You Are the Dreamer. She won the Ezra Jack Keats award for Mystery Bottle, recounting an intergenerational relationship between a boy and his grandfather in Iran, inspired by her son. Balouch lives and works near Lake George in Upstate New York. You can visit her on Instagram at #kristenbalouch.
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