The King & Three Thieves: A Persian Tale

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Summary: The King & the Three Thieves
Review: This is a delightful tale with a little mystery, magic and surprise. The story makes you think and the pictures WOW! your eyes. A wonderful read and a great tale to tell.

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Summary: A Delightful Book
Review: This is a wonderful book for the whole family. It's hard these days to find a picture book where the narrative is as compelling as the illustrations. This is one of those rare books. The folk tale is refreshingly new and unfamiliar, and teaches a lesson not often heard in children's books. And Kristen Balouch's brilliant sense of color and design have a warmth and humor that is really appealing. I wish I could decorate my home with these pages!

I look forward to more books from this talented illustrator.

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Summary: A Beautiful Addition to a Child's Library
Review: What's great about this book is that it's not the usual children's fare. The story of the Persian king and the three thieves who help him to learn tolerance and generosity is told in clear simple language that children of all ages can understand. The illustrations are just gorgeous--they're done in subtle and rich color, with bold graphic patterns, and in a style that reflect the origins of the tale. My kids love it! I hope this author comes out with another book soon.