About the Author:

For more thna thirty years Afghan author Idries Shah's many collections of tales and narratives from this source have entertained and nourished us.

Rose Mary Santiago lives and works in San Francisco. She has illustrated a second book in this series, The Clever Boy and the Terrible, Dangerous Animal.

Reviews:

HONOURS WINNER
National Parenting Publications
Review of the Best in Quality Children's Media.

"This cumulative tale has a twist at the end that will delight youngsters. Pleasantly repetitive language makes it an ideal tool for developing reading readiness and beginning reading skills."

Denise Nessel, Ph.D.
National Urban Alliance for Effective Education.