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    Mimi and Ary, by Rashad Mirzayev | Dedicated Review

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    Mimi & Ary

    Written by Rashad Mirzayev

    Illustrated by Ken Sheykh

    Ages: 3-12 | 74 Pages

    Publisher: MindStir Media (2025) | ISBN: 978-1966074847

    What to Expect: Learning, growth, self-discovery, love, wisdom, friendship.

    In this beautiful story about learning and thriving in a sometimes difficult world, readers will meet a little girl who is curious, open-hearted, and determined—the perfect heroine for an adventure through a magic jungle!

    Ary the bird has spent a lifetime learning the wisdom and lessons the magical jungle can teach him. But what good is wisdom if you have no one to share it with? That’s one thing Ary doesn’t know—until, one day, he meets Mimi, a little girl who is lost in the jungle and needs someone wise to guide her safely back to her parents. From which foods to eat to stay healthy and strong, to avoiding dangerous predators, controlling her fears, and learning to trust those who care for her, Ary teaches Mimi everything she needs to know to survive in the jungle—and in life! 

    Ary, her wise companion, is patient and understanding, and their dialogue will teach readers important lessons about survival, trust, and self-discovery. The story is conveyed entirely through conversations between the characters, and the question-and-answer format is ideal for sparking profound reflection in readers about their own lives and experiences. Bright and colorful digital artwork brings the jungle setting to life, further helping readers imagine themselves in Mimi’s shoes. With its diverse cast of jungle characters and its adventure narrative, Mimi & Ary is the perfect blend of philosophy and entertainment.

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    About the Author

    Rashad Mirzayev is a father, writer, and entrepreneur based in Azerbaijan. Born and raised in Baku, he studied in England, France, and the United States, earning his Bachelor’s degree from City University London & CASS Business School. Over the past decade, he has founded companies across industries, including consumer electronics, education, and technology. He began writing in 2019 and describes himself as “a peaceful warrior holding a flashlight,” sharing his journey of personal growth and entrepreneurship. His debut children’s book, Mimi & Ary, reflects his passion for helping children navigate life’s challenges with courage and wisdom through meaningful storytelling that transcends cultural boundaries.

    For more information, check out www.rash.ad.

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    Dr. Jen Harrison provides writing and research services as the CEO of Read.Write.Perfect. She completed her Ph.D. in Children’s and Victorian Literature at Aberystwyth University in Wales, in the UK. After a brief spell in administration, Jen then trained as a secondary school English teacher and worked for several years teaching Secondary School English, working independently as a private tutor of English, and working in nursery and primary schools. She has been an editor for the peer-reviewed journal of children’s literature, Jeunesse, and has published academic work on children’s non-fiction, YA speculative fiction, and the posthuman.

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