The Stranger's Farewell

The story revolves around a young couple who show kindness to a weary traveler, leading to unexpected and transformative consequences. Their generosity is rewarded with a profound blessing, while a greedy merchant's attempt to replicate their fortune ends in failure. Set against the backdrop of Afghanistan, this bilingual English-Dari edition not only entertains but also imparts valuable lessons about generosity and its impact. Retold by Afghan storyteller Palwasha Bazger Salam and illustrated by Marie Lafrance, it introduces young readers to a rich cultural narrative.