History and Central Figures

Amazing Stories from the Dawn-Breakers

Jacqueline Mehrabi

This collection Amazing Stories of the Dawn-Breakers has been adapted for young people from Nabil's The Dawn-Breakers. This book is divided into short chapters that give brief accounts of such figures as Shakh Ahmad, Siyyid Kazim, Mulla Husayn, Tahirih, Quddus, Vahid, Khadijih-Bagum, and others. Highlighting some key events in the tumult and victory of the early beginnings of the Faith, this book is good for young readers, or even as a tool for teaching children's classes.

Baha’u’llah: Founder of the Baha’i Faith

Christine Abbas and Malcolm Lee

Illustrated booklet. A short and simple book sharing the story of the Bahá’ulláh with delightful illustrations. Written for children, it also includes suggested activities to complement the story and a brief introduction to the Faith which may be helpful for parents and teachers.

Central Figures: Baha’u’llah, Vol. 1, 2, & 3

National Bahá’í Education Task Force, NSA USA

Readers of this endearing storybook will enjoy inspiring, fully illustrated stories on the life and teachings of Baha'u'llah which address the following topics: The Suffering and Sacrifices of Baha'u'llah; The Relationship between Baha'u'llah and Abdu'l-Baha; The Holy Family; The Station of Baha'u'llah as Stated by His Own Pen; The Experience of Baha'u'llah in the Siyah-Chal; The Banishment of Baha'u'llah to Iraq; The Declaration of Baha'u'llah in the Garden of Ridvan; Progressive Revelation; The Social Principles of Baha'u'llah; and The Significance of the Writings of Baha'u'llah. There are 3 volumes of this book.

Central Figures: The Bab, Vol. 1, 2, & 3

National Bahá’í Education Task Force, NSA USA

This richly illustrated storybook on the life and teachings of the Bab enables children of all ages to understand and appreciate His divinely ordained Mission as Herald of the coming of Baha'u'llah, as they read inspiring stories on the following topics: Religious Awakening in Anticipation of the Coming of the Bab; Mulla Husayn's Search for the Prophet; The Titles of the Bab; The Early Life of the Bab; The Early Life of the Bab; The Youth and Early Manhood of the Bab; The Declaration of the Bab; and Prayers of the Bab. There are 3 volumes of this book.

Clara Dunn (The Crowned Heart Series)

Melanie Lotfali and Katayoun Mottahedin

How many queens of the world have laid down their heads on a pillow of dust and disappeared... Not so the handmaids who ministered at the Threshold of God; these have shone forth like glittering stars in the skies of ancient glory, shedding their splendours across all the reaches of time. This is the story of Hand of the Cause of God, Clara Dunn.

Coloring books by 9 Lotus petals

Aleisha Atashband

A Baha’i coloring book inspired by the Baha’i houses of worship with 48 pages to colour in. The perfect coloring book for youth and adult to enjoy with quotes and verses to learn. This is part 1 of a 2 part book series. This is one of the many coloring books available on this site. 

Companions of the Crimson Ark

Shirin Sabri and Sue Podger

This book is the first in the series ‘Companions of the Crimson Ark’ which tells the dramatic stories of some of the women and men, young and old, who, in the time of Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, entered the Cause of God and, despite many difficulties and hardships, served it until the end of their lives. It includes the story of ‘Abdu’l-Vahháb, the story of Ashraf and his mother, the story of Nabíl-i-Akbar and that of Áqá ‘Azízu’lláh-i-Jadhdháb.

Corinne True (The Crowned Heart Series)

Melanie Lotfali and Katayoun Mottahedin

How many queens of the world have laid down their heads on a pillow of dust and disappeared... Not so the handmaids who ministered at the Threshold of God; these have shone forth like glittering stars in the skies of ancient glory, shedding their splendours across all the reaches of time. This is the story of Hand of the Cause of God, Corinne True.

Did you ever wonder…The Story of the Bab as a Child

Will Van Den Hoonaard and Gloria Savoie

A children's book that presents a brief history and stories from the early life of the Báb. The Báb (1819-1850) is the Forerunner to Bahá’u’lláh, the Founder of the Bahá’í Faith. Using carefully gathered information about the Báb, this unique story will help to introduce the Báb to children and give them a glimpse into His extraordinary life. Written for children ages 6-10.

From Behind All the Veils: The Story of Tahirih

Susan Ahmadi Hansen and Susan Reed

From Behind All the Veils tells the story of Táhirih - poet, champion of education for girls and the emancipation of women, the first woman to believe in the Báb - written for children and beautifully illustrated.

From Mountain to Mountain – Stories About Baha’u’llah

Hitjo Garst

Written in a simple style and suitable for use in children’s classes, the book covers all the significant events in the life of Bahá’u’lláh. Each of the forty-one chapters recalls one episode in the evolution of the Bahá’í Faith, and well-known figures such as Mullá Husayn, Vahíd and Badí’ are introduced.

Huququ’llah: The Right of God – Education for Children’s Classes

Hermine Mayer-Berdjis

Devised for the Board of Trustees of Huququ'llah in Europe by Hermine Mayer-Berdjis. Some topics covered in the book: The cycle of nature, work and money, does God need our money?, The spiritual side of the Huququllah, What is the Right of God used for?

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