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Riding a Donkey Backwards by Sean Taylor and Khayaal Theatre Company
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Riding a Donkey Backwards by Sean Taylor and Khayaal Theatre Company
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Aug 13, 2019 | ISBN 9781536205077

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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

Awards

NCSS-CBC Notable Trade Books for Young People AWARD 2020

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