The tenth rabbit is a collection of 8 stories that emerges out of the imaginations of “Termeh”, the girl who sleeps very late at nights. In the first story, Termeh is trying to sleep by counting the sheep, but since she does not fall asleep, she decides to count the rabbits instead! When she counts to the tenth rabbit, the tenth rabbit suddenly falls over her bed and this way, the story of the friendship between Termeh and the tenth rabbit starts. Since that night, Termeh and the tenth rabbit have several adventures with each other to find “sleep”. This story collection has a fast pace. Playing with words in language and concept aspects, is another significant characteristic of this story book, which has been done skillfully according to children’s language ability and understanding.

Zohreh Parirokh, writer and scholar, was born in Mashad in September 1959 . She completed her studies in management and got a job at the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (Kanoon). During her career in the Institute for the Intellectual Devel - opment of Children and Young Adults (Kanoon), she was the editor-in-chief of specialized magazines for children under five and older children and also in charge of Morghak Project (books for children under five). She has also worked as an il - lustrator. Parirokh works specifically on the literature aimed at children under five. She tries to introduce a new atmosphere and out - look into the literature of this age group and at the same time maintain the readers’ bond with the colloquial language and literature of Iran. Some of her works have been translated to other languages. Selected Works: Come, Come, A Story! (1989), Kanoon The Old Woman and the Wolf (2006), Madrese Publications Polka Dot Hanky (2006), Neyestan Go Slowly, Come Slowly (2010), Kanoon Furry Bugaboo, Little Worm (2010), Kanoon The Prophet and the Gloomy Rooster (2010), Amirkabir (Shokoofeh) I Am a Penguin (2010), Kanoon The Tenth Rabbit (2013), Amirkabir (Shokoofeh) Hey, Mind Your Dreams (2015), Amirkabir Selected Awards and Recognitions: Best Book Award from Parvin Etesami Book Fair, Best Book of the Season Award from the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Best Book Award from The Book Festival of The Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (Kanoon), listed in the International Library of Munich (White Ravens)