Tales From the Arabian Nights: Stories of Adventure, Magic, Love, and Betrayal b

Description: Tales From the Arabian Nights by Donna Jo Napoli, National Geographic Kids A collection of tales told by Scheherazade to amuse the cruel sulttan and stop him from executing her as he had his other daily wives. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of princesses, kings, sailors, and genies come to life in a stunning retelling of the Arabian folk tales from One Thousand and One Nights and other collections, including those of Aladdin, Sinbad the Sailor, and Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. The magical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes these timeless tals and ignites childrens imaginations. Author Biography DONNA JO NAPOLI is professor of linguistics at Swarthmore College, mother of five, grandmother of five, and the author of more than 80 books for children and young adults. While her undergraduate major was mathematics and her graduate work was in linguistics, she has a profound love of mythology, folklore, and fairy tales. CHRISTINA BALIT is a graduate of the Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art, London. An award-winning dramatist and illustrator, Christina has painted more than 20 childrens books, including Blodin and the Beast by Michael Morpurgo, Zoo in the Sky, The Planet Gods, The Lion Bible, National Geographics Treasury of Greek Mythology, and National Geographics Treasury Egyptian Mythology. Her author titles include Escape From Pompeii, Atlantis, The Legend of the Lost City, and An Arabian Home. Her plays include Woman With Upturned Skirt, The Sentence, and Needle (winner of the Brave New Role award). Review "A brilliant tapestry woven not of yarn but of stories, both fresh and faithful to its historical roots." -- Kirkus Starred Review"The supplemental educational content, including a map of the ancient Arab world and notes on Napolis approach to her skilled retellings, allows for a deeper understanding of these stories and their significance within a larger cultural context." -- Publishers Weekly"As a collection, the book straddles the line between pleasure reading—enhanced by the vibrant and highly stylized artwork—and a scholarly source, complete with sidebars, maps of the ancient Arab world, and additional sources for those interested in further pursuit." -- Booklist"A generation raised on Disney films will recognize some of the tales, and the sheer power of the storytelling will sweep them along through the rest... And really, it simply isnt possible to beat the sheer drama of the high-stakes premise of this important literary treasure... This is a must-have for collections and young readers everywhere." -- The Booklist Reader"Highly recommended, especially for private browsing and public library collections." -- Midwest Book Review. Review Quote "A brilliant tapestry woven not of yarn but of stories, both fresh and faithful to its historical roots." -- Kirkus Starred Review "The supplemental educational content, including a map of the ancient Arab world and notes on Napolis approach to her skilled retellings, allows for a deeper understanding of these stories and their significance within a larger cultural context." Details ISBN142632541X Author National Geographic Kids Short Title TALES FROM THE ARABIAN NIGHTS Pages 208 Language English Illustrator Christina Balit ISBN-10 142632541X ISBN-13 9781426325410 Media Book Residence Swarthmore, PA, US Birth 1948 Illustrations Yes Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-10-25 Subtitle Stories of Adventure, Magic, Love, and Betrayal Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2016-10-25 NZ Release Date 2016-10-25 US Release Date 2016-10-25 UK Release Date 1900-01-01 Audience Age 5-10 Publisher National Geographic Kids Format Hardcover Imprint National Geographic Kids DEWEY 398.2 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141737471;

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