Books by Palwasha Bazger Salam

The Stranger's Farewell is a very old story which has entertained people all over the world for hundreds of years. When an ancient traveler stops at the home of a young couple to ask for a glass of water and a place to rest, they invite him to share their meal. As we all know, small actions sometimes have large consequences: as the stranger leaves to go on his way, he says, "May the next thing you do last until you say, 'Enough'." These parting words reward their generosity in an amazing way. News of the young couple's changed status travels fast and prompts a greedy merchant to seek out the stranger in the hope of gaining a similar reward for himself. But, of course, the result for him is very different. This story can teach us – in a very assessable way – something about the nature of giving and receiving. This tale is set in Afghanistan where it is known by many people. This setting effectively introduces children to a culture and people who may be unfamiliar to them. The story is retold here for young people by the Afghan storyteller and teacher Palwasha Bazger Salam and beautifully illustrated by Marie Lafrance. Der Abschiedsgruß des Fremden ist ein sehr altes Märchen, das Menschen auf der ganzen Welt schon seit Jahrhunderten unterhält. Als ein Reisender im Haus eines jungen Paares um ein Glas Wasser und einen Platz zum Ausruhen bittet, laden ihn die junge Leute zu einer Mahlzeit ein. Wie wir ja alle wissen, haben kleine Taten manchmal große Folgen. Als der Fremde sie verlässt, um seine Reise fortzusetzen, sagt er: „Möge das, was ihr als nächstes tut, so lange dauern, bis ihr ‚genug’ sagt.“ Diese Abschiedsworte belohnen ihre Großzügigkeit auf erstaunliche Weise. Die Neuigkeit über die veränderten Umstände des jungen Paares spricht sich schnell herum und bringt einen gierigen Kaufmann dazu, den Fremden mit der Hoffnung aufzusuchen, eine ähnliche Belohnung zu erhalten. Aber natürlich ist das Ergebnis für ihn ein ganz anderes. Diese Geschichte kann uns auf sehr klare und einfache Weise dazu anregen, über die Natur des Gebens und Nehmens nachzudenken. Der Schauplatz dieses Märchens ist Afghanistan, wo es weit verbreitet und sehr bekannt ist. Junge Leser gewinnen Einblicke in eine andere Kultur und ein Volk, mit dem sie vielleicht nicht vertraut sind. Das Märchen wird hier von der afghanischen Geschichtenerzählerin und Pädagogin Palwasha Bazger Salam für junge Leser neu erzählt und ist von Marie Lafrance wunderschön illustriert.

Two hundred and fifty years ago, the Great King Ahmad Shah Durrani ruled Afghanistan, and from there, a magnificent empire extending from eastern Iran to northern India, and from the Amu Darya to the Indian Ocean. Known to his people as Ahmad Shah Baba (Ahmad Shah, our father), the king was loved by his people as an outstanding general and a just and wise ruler. But the King was troubled – all kinds of problems threatened his kingdom – and he realized he needed to find at least one person with the qualities necessary to help him. But how does one find such a person? Among other things, this story provides a framework through which young readers can consider and discuss the qualities one needs to live a useful and happy life. Additional pages include a biography of Ahmad Shah, a map of the Durrani Empire, and suggested discussion points.

Two hundred and fifty years ago, the Great King Ahmad Shah Durrani ruled Afghanistan, and from there, a magnificent empire extending from eastern Iran to northern India, and from the Amu Darya to the Indian Ocean. Known to his people as Ahmad Shah Baba (Ahmad Shah, our father), the king was loved by his people as an outstanding general and a just and wise ruler. But the King was troubled - all kinds of troubles threatened his kingdom. He needed to find someone with the right qualities to help him - but how does one find such a person?Among other things, this story provides a framework through which young readers can consider and discuss the qualities one needs to live a useful and happy life.Additional pages include a biography of Ahmad Shah, a map of the Durrani Empire, and suggested discussion points. Il y a 250 ans, le grand roi Ahmad Shah Durrani régnait sur l'Afghanistan et, de là, sur un magnifique empire qui s'étendait de l'est de l'Iran au nord de l'Inde, et de l'Amou-Daria jusqu'à l'océan Indien. Son peuple l'appelait Ahmad Shah Baba (Ahmad Shah notre père) et aimait le général exceptionnel et le souverain juste et sage qu'il était. Mais le roi était tourmenté; toutes sortes de problèmes menaçaient son royaume. Il lui fallait quelqu'un avec les bonnes qualités pour l'aider… mais comment trouve-t-on une telle personne?? Cette histoire donne, entre autres, un cadre qui permettra aux jeunes lecteurs d'analyser les qualités requises pour vivre une vie utile et heureuse et les discuter. Après l'histoire, vous trouverez une biographie d'Ahmad Shah, une carte de l'empire de Durrani, et des propositions de sujets de discussion.

The Stranger's Farewell is a very old story, one that has entertained people all over the world for hundreds of years. A stranger visits a young couple - he has been traveling for many days - and asks for a glass of water and a place to rest. The young couple make him welcome and invite the stranger into their home to share their meal. As we know, small actions sometimes have large consequences, and this one did. As the stranger is leaving to go on his way, he says, "May the next thing you do last until you say, 'Enough'." These parting words reward their generosity in an amazing way. News of the young couple's changed status travels fast and prompts a greedy merchant to seek out the stranger in the hope of gaining a similar reward for himself. But, of course, the result is very different. This story can teach us - in a very assessable way - something about the nature of giving and receiving. This tale is set in Afghanistan where the story is known by many people. This setting effectively introduces children to a culture and people who may be unfamiliar to them. The story is retold here for young people by the Afghan storyteller and teacher Palwasha Bazger Salam and beautifully illustrated by Marie Lafrance. L'Adieu de l'étranger est une très vieille histoire, une histoire qui amuse les gens partout dans le monde depuis des siècles. Un étranger rend visite à un jeune couple - cela fait des jours qu'il est sur les routes - et demande un verre d'eau et un endroit où se reposer. Le jeune couple lui fait bon accueil et l'invite à partager leur repas. Comme nous le savons, de petites actions peuvent parfois avoir d'importantes conséquences, et ce fut le cas. Alors que l'étranger s'apprêtait à partir, il dit : « Que la prochaine chose que vous ferez dure jusque vous disiez "assez". » Ces mots d'adieu vont récompenser leur générosité d'une manière étonnante. Bien vite, la nouvelle se répand que la vie du couple a changé, et un marchand cupide décide de partir à la recherche de l'étranger afin d'en obtenir la même récompense. Mais bien sûr, le résultat qu'il obtiendra sera très différent... De manière très abordable, cette histoire nous apprend quelque chose sur ce que sont le donner et le recevoir. Ce conte se déroule en Afghanistan, où il est très connu. Le contexte fait habilement découvrir aux enfants une culture et un peuple qu'ils ne connaissent peut-être pas. L'histoire est ici racontée pour les jeunes par la conteuse et enseignante afghane Palwasha Bazger Salam, et est magnifiquement illustrée par Marie Lafrance.

The Stranger's Farewell is a very old story which has entertained people all over the world for hundreds of years. When an ancient traveler stops at the home of a young couple to ask for a glass of water and a place to rest, they invite him to share their meal. As we all know, small actions sometimes have large consequences: as the stranger leaves to go on his way, he says, "May the next thing you do last until you say, 'Enough'." These parting words reward their generosity in an amazing way. News of the young couple's changed status travels fast and prompts a greedy merchant to seek out the stranger in the hope of gaining a similar reward for himself. But, of course, the result for him is very different. This story can teach us - in a very assessable way - something about the nature of giving and receiving. This tale is set in Afghanistan where it is known by many people. This setting effectively introduces children to a culture and people who may be unfamiliar to them. The story is retold here for young people by the Afghan storyteller and teacher Palwasha Bazger Salam and beautifully illustrated by Marie Lafrance.

The Stranger's Farewell is a very old story, one that has entertained people all over the world for hundreds of years. A stranger visits a young couple - he has been traveling for many days - and asks for a glass of water and a place to rest. The young couple make him welcome and invite the stranger into their home to share their meal. As we know, small actions sometimes have large consequences, and this one did. As the stranger is leaving to go on his way, he says, "May the next thing you do last until you say, 'Enough'." These parting words reward their generosity in an amazing way. News of the young couple's changed status travels fast and prompts a greedy merchant to seek out the stranger in the hope of gaining a similar reward for himself. But, of course, the result is very different. This story can teach us - in a very assessable way - something about the nature of giving and receiving. This tale is set in Afghanistan where the story is known by many people. This setting effectively introduces children to a culture and people who may be unfamiliar to them. The story is retold here for young people by the Afghan storyteller and teacher Palwasha Bazger Salam and beautifully illustrated by Marie Lafrance.