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The wise fool : fables from the Islamic world / Shahrukh Husain and Micha Archer.
A retelling of twenty-two Middle Eastern folktales about Mulla Nasreddin Hoca (Hodja), a wise man remembered for his insightful and humorous stories.
Record details
- ISBN: 1782852557
- ISBN: 9781782852551
- Physical Description: 64 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
- Publisher: Oxford, England ; Barefoot Books, 2015.
- Copyright: ©2011
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 63) and glossary (page 62). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- The price of steam -- Star talk -- Boys' games -- Nasruddin's haircut -- Lying donkey -- Across the river -- The sweetest poison -- Is it possible? -- Predicting the future -- Bread and salt -- Where it belongs -- A fair reward -- Magic money -- Food for growing -- Riding politely -- Inside the coat -- In the highest company -- Edible bedding -- Share and share alike -- One-legged geese -- Treading on God's gift -- Tough accounts -- Glossary -- Pronunciation guide -- Sources. |
| Target Audience Note: | 780L Lexile Ages 4-8. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader MG 5.2 2 2 147357 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Islamic civilization > Folklore. |
| Genre: | Folk tales. Fables. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Lehigh Carbon Library Cooperative. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Emmaus Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Public Library | J 398.2 HUSA (Text) | 36446002022930 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
