Riding a Donkey Backwards
By Sean Taylor and Khayaal Theatre Company
Illustrated by Shirin Adl
By Sean Taylor and Khayaal Theatre Company
Illustrated by Shirin Adl
Category: Children's Books
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$18.99
Aug 13, 2019 | ISBN 9781536205077 | 4-8 years
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Praise
Is he a wise man or a fool? Though Nasruddin has many different names, the trickster about whom these stories are told is known throughout the Muslim world…Diorama-like miniature sets by artist Adl (Mabrook! A World of Muslim Weddings) breathe energy and humor into the tales.
—Publishers Weekly
In Adl’s illustrations, Nasruddin has a long white cottony beard and wears a turban. Her use of electric-bright colors (orange, green, yellow, blue) exemplifies Nasruddin’s eccentricity, while photocollaged textures add further interest…These tales, full of jokes and wisdom, demonstrate why the wise fool is a perennially appealing character.
—Kirkus Reviews
Humor, trickery, wisdom, and advice—sage and otherwise—infuse this collection of 21 brief tales starring Mulla Nasruddin, a beloved iconic character of Muslim folklore. The simple, clipped narrations are witty and conversational in tone, facilitating successful reading by the target audience and easy-to-comprehend listening (this is a fine readaloud for groups)…Recommended for schools and public libraries.
—School Library Journal
This charming collection of 21 classic tales introduces children to a much-loved trickster character from Muslim tales, the "wise fool" found in stories from cultures around the world.
—Buffalo News
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