Sweet, magical and visually fascinating. Kirkus
A boy in Brooklyn receives a package from Iran. When he opens up the mysterious bottle that lies within, a great wind transports him over the oceans and mountains, straight into the arms of his grandfather. Despite being separated by politics and geography, the boy and his Baba Bazorg can share an extraordinary gift, the bond of their love.
This book was published in 2006 and in 2007 it won the Ezra Jack Keats Book Award. I can hear you thinking oh no - an old book - it is sure to be out of print. No it is not. A new edition has just been published in 2022. The cover is slightly different but just as appealing but sadly this book is very expensive ($48) here in Australia. If you enjoy books with very different art styles this is one title you could try to find in a library. Thinking about the price of this boo. Back in 2009 when the library purchased my copy it cost an extraordinary $34! Why oh why?
Other books by Kristen Balouch:
You might like to discover more about the publisher Interlink Books and their children's book imprint Crocodile Books.
The feeling of connecting with a loved one far away from Mystery Bottle reminded me of this newer Australian book:
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