This anthology would make an excellent addition to any classroom collection of traditional tales from around the world. Entertainingly told, Nimr's Palestinian stories interweave the familiar ingredients of rich imagery, patterned language and repeated action, all against a backdrop of Arabian land, culture and folklore. In a monocultural classroom, this collection would broaden horizons and challenge assumptions; in a multicultural one, it could stimulate the sharing, comparing and valuing of folktales from a whole host of different peoples and lands. Read, re-tell and enjoy! - www.writeaway.org.uk
Sonia Nimir's collection is a must in any self-respecting school libraries shelves. - School Librarian
With the beautiful illustrations, this book is a must read. - Bookfest Ireland - Recommended Reading Guide
This is just one example of a number of similar, slim, illustrated paperbacks of folk tales of specific countries or regions. There are nine tales in this book, some are familiar from One Thousand and One Nights collections, some are closely related to folk tales from elsewhere, but that is the gregarious nature of the form. A collection such as this helps to get closer to the cultures of a different race but also demonstrates inherent common features too. An introduction by Ghada Karmi draws attention to the enormous strength of oral tradition among Arabic peoples. - Guardian Best New Children's Books Supplement
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