First-person drama about Shapur, an only child. His father died early and his widowed mother falls into despair. She is rescued by Zenab, a neighbour, who reminds her of the saying: "The night is long but God is kind". Shapur learns to read and also becomes a good cook.

This reader is part of the "Let's be Literate"adult literacy plan.

Published in 1999
Dari Script
26 pages
8.5" x 5.5" [size]
Cover, Card
ISBN 969-8343-06-7