Nasreddine

It's time to go to market, so Nasreddine loads up the donkey and sets off with his father. But when onlookers criticize his father for riding while Nasreddine walks, the boy is ashamed. The following week, Nasreddine persuades his father to walk, and let him ride -- but then people criticize the boy for making his father walk No matter what Nasreddine tries, it seems that someone always finds something to disapprove of.

Nasreddine is a legendary character popular in stories told throughout the Middle East, and this clever story will bring him to a new audience. Accompanied by stunning artwork, this tale offers a gentle reminder to readers that it isn't always necessary to listen to the world's criticisms.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Published: 03/04/2013
ISBN: 9780802854162
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.80h x 9.70w x 0.30d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 01/28/2013
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2013
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2013 pg. 441
School Library Journal 05/01/2013 pg. 88
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2013 pg. 73
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 157024 / Nasreddine
Reading Level: 4 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5