Families who loved The Carpet: An Afghan Family Story by Dezh Azaad often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with a sense of displacement, or when you want to cultivate a deep appreciation for how physical objects can hold the weight of a family's history. It is a lyrical and sensory journey through a single day in the life of an Afghan refugee family, centered entirely around the traditional carpet that serves as their dining table, their playground, and their connection to a far-away home. This story moves beyond the trauma of migration to focus on the enduring warmth of cultural identity and the resilience found in small rituals. It is perfectly suited for children ages 4 to 8, providing a gentle bridge to discuss complex themes of belonging, heritage, and what it truly means to be home. Parents will appreciate its quiet beauty and the way it validates that even in new surroundings, our roots remain part of us.
