Hassan, who eats the peels : a tale from Iraqi folklore

AR11a-N766Hardcover

  • Language : Arabic
  • Children Books : Ages 6-10, Ages 11-13
  • Author : Shafik Mehdi
  • ISBN : 9789641928607
  • Year : 2015

Once upon a time, a rich, powerful king asks his three daughters what is more important: power/money or brain/thinking? To the king's delight, two say power and riches. The third, and youngest, says thinking and intelligence. The king is furious and orders her to marry the poorest man in the kingdom -- Hassan, who is so poor he can only eat leftovers from others. The two are left to fend for themselves in a mesmerizing tale with enchanting illustrations and a conclusion that will surprise you!

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Book Details

Title Hassan, who eats the peels : a tale from Iraqi folklore
Language Arabic
Author
ISBN 9789641928607
Year
Native Title حسن اكل قشور الباقلاء
Binding Hardcover
Edition 1st Edition
Pages 28
Children Book Format Picture Books
Native Author Name شفيق مهدي
Theme Folklore, Iraq, Juvenile fiction
Size 23 cm

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