{"product_id":"riding-a-donkey-backwards-isbn-9781536205077","title":"Riding a Donkey Backwards","description":"\u003cb\u003eTimeless wisdom is found in absurdity in these tales of an iconic Muslim character known as the sagest man in the village — and also its biggest fool.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWould you like to know how a thief can turn into a donkey? Whether a cow can climb a pole? Or why you should spoon yogurt into a lake? Mulla Nasruddin knows all the answers, and he might also tell you why he rides his donkey backwards. Whether in the guise of an imam in a mosque or a beggar in the street, this trickster is never at a loss for a rejoinder, though it may leave you scratching your head, rolling your eyes, or laughing out loud. Enjoy twenty-one classic tales about a much-loved character from Muslim cultures in a book packed with jokes, riddles, and wisdom and paired with vibrant, theatrical illustrations.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 (\u003ci\u003eMabrook! A World of Muslim Weddings\u003c\/i\u003e) breathe energy and humor into the tales.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHumor, 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.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e—Buffalo News\u003cb\u003eSean Taylor \u003c\/b\u003eis an author, storyteller, and teacher who has written numerous books for children, including \u003ci\u003eThe World Champion of Staying Awake, \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Jimmy Liao, and \u003ci\u003eHoot Owl, Master of Disguise, \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Jean Jullien. Sean Taylor divides his time between the U.K. and Brazil. \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Khayaal Theatre Company,\u003c\/b\u003e based in the U.K.,\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ewas cofounded by Luqman Ali and Eleanor Martin in 1997 to bring to life the poetry, stories, wisdom, imagination, and humor of Muslim cultures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eShirin Adl,\u003c\/b\u003e a British-Iranian illustrator of many books for children, says that the Mulla Nasruddin stories were an important part of her childhood, and that she is delighted to illustrate them for a new generation of children. She lives in England.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302319673573,"sku":"NP9781536205077","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536205077.jpg?v=1767735780","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/riding-a-donkey-backwards-isbn-9781536205077","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}