Maryam Rad /  Author-Illustrator

Little Messengers is a quiet, observational story about listening, trust, and the small secrets that move through everyday life.

In a city square, an elderly woman spends her days watching the world around her. She feeds the birds, notices their movements, and listens more than she speaks. One bird perches close and whispers in her ear, another flies off carrying something unseen, and a third returns with news.

Through these gentle encounters, the birds become quiet messengers—carrying moments, emotions, and unspoken truths from place to place. The story unfolds not through action or noise, but through patience, attention, and care.