The Little Black Fish
written by Samad Behrangi.
Illustration by Venus Vafaei
The story is told through the voice of an old fish speaking to her 12,000 children and grandchildren. She describes the journey of a small black fish who leaves the safety of the local stream to venture into the world.
The path of the little fish leads down a waterfall and along the length of the river to the sea. Along the way, the fish meets several interesting characters, including a helpful lizard and the dreaded pelican.
With both wisdom and courage, the fish travels far and the tale eventually ends with the Little Black Fish setting a lasting
example for others.
example for others.
