The Hungry Coat: A Tale from Turkey
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Once upon a time in Turkey there lived a funny, little wise man named Nasrettin Hoca. He wore a huge, white turban and a worn-out coat made of patches upon patches. Riding about on his little gray donkey, he liked to help whomever he could.
A friend to all, Nasrettin is a popular figure. But when he is suddenly ignored at a friend's banquet, he realizes it is his patchwork coat that is turning people away from him. He leaves the party and returns later, wearing a brand-new coat. Now Nasrettin is warmly welcomed. But instead of eating the delicious foods placed before him, he feeds them to his coat
How Nasrettin Hoca teaches his friends a lesson about appearances is the heart of this hilarious and clever story. With good humor and luminous illustrations inspired by traditional Turkish paintings, Demi brings to life Turkey's most famous folk hero and imparts a timeless tale with a moral that will resonate with readers everywhere.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Published: 06/01/2004
ISBN: 9780689846809
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 10.30h x 11.36w x 0.63d
Award: Golden Sower Award - Nominee
Award: Christopher Awards - Winner
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Buckaroo Book Award - Nominee
Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 05/15/2004 pg. 490
PW Notes and Reprints 05/24/2004 pg. 64
School Library Journal 07/01/2004 pg. 92
Booklist 08/01/2004 pg. 1938
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 413 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Multicultural Review 12/01/2004 pg. 89
Booksense '76 Childrens Aut 04 09/01/2004 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2004 pg. 413 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Publishers Weekly 05/24/2004
School Library Journal 04/01/2005 pg. 34
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 78615 / Hungry Coat: A Tale from Turkey
Reading Level: 4.1 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5
A friend to all, Nasrettin is a popular figure. But when he is suddenly ignored at a friend's banquet, he realizes it is his patchwork coat that is turning people away from him. He leaves the party and returns later, wearing a brand-new coat. Now Nasrettin is warmly welcomed. But instead of eating the delicious foods placed before him, he feeds them to his coat
How Nasrettin Hoca teaches his friends a lesson about appearances is the heart of this hilarious and clever story. With good humor and luminous illustrations inspired by traditional Turkish paintings, Demi brings to life Turkey's most famous folk hero and imparts a timeless tale with a moral that will resonate with readers everywhere.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Published: 06/01/2004
ISBN: 9780689846809
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 10.30h x 11.36w x 0.63d
Award: Golden Sower Award - Nominee
Award: Christopher Awards - Winner
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Buckaroo Book Award - Nominee
Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 05/15/2004 pg. 490
PW Notes and Reprints 05/24/2004 pg. 64
School Library Journal 07/01/2004 pg. 92
Booklist 08/01/2004 pg. 1938
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 413 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Multicultural Review 12/01/2004 pg. 89
Booksense '76 Childrens Aut 04 09/01/2004 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2004 pg. 413 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Publishers Weekly 05/24/2004
School Library Journal 04/01/2005 pg. 34
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 78615 / Hungry Coat: A Tale from Turkey
Reading Level: 4.1 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5