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Autumn Bonus!

Until 5 December 2026, our SUNBIRD books can be ordered at no extra cost. Including shipping! The offer applies to host families, refugee shelters and organizations, schools, hospitals and libraries, with a limit of 2 sets per order. These 5 books are originally from Afghanistan. Iranian children will enjoy them too, though some of the words may be unfamiliar to them (the written Persian language in Afghanistan differs slightly from that used in Iran). If you wish to take advantage of the Autumn Bonus, send us an email (please do not use the application form) with your name, address, and whether you would like 1 or 2 sets of books. We will get in touch with you as soon as possible. PLEASE NOTE: this offer applies only to the Sunbird series and not to our Ukrainian children's books. The Ukrainian books can be ordered through the application form: 6 euros per set. Thanks! Our email address is: info@booksawayfromhome.org

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