Mulla Nasruddin is a wise yet witty man well known by Muslims all over the world, some call him an Imam (Muslim prayer leader), teacher, or a judge. Stories of Nasruddin are told by many and each is guaranteed to make you think and on occasion make you laugh. With this book children will learn through humor of Muslim costumes and culture, while also learning important life lessons from a completely untraditional perspective. The illustrations are quite amazing and include vibrant colors in a collage-like style including mix mediums and textures that children are sure to love.

2019 Middle East Book Award winner. American Folklore Society Aesop Prize 2019 winner.

Author Sean Taylor Sean divides his time between the United Kingdom and Brazil. The Khayaal Theatre is located in the U.K.

Great Britain. Originally published in Great Britain by Otter-Barry Books in 2018. Published in the United States by Candlewick Press in 2019.

Timeless wisdom is found in absurdity in these tales of an iconic Muslim character known as the sagest man in the village — and also its biggest fool.

Would you like to know how a thief can turn into a donkey? Whether a cow can climb a pole? Or why you should spoon yogurt into a lake? Mulla Nasruddin knows all the answers, and he might also tell you why he rides his donkey backwards. Whether in the guise of an imam in a mosque or a beggar in the street, this trickster is never at a loss for a rejoinder, though it may leave you scratching your head, rolling your eyes, or laughing out loud. Enjoy twenty-one classic tales about a much-loved character from Muslim cultures in a book packed with jokes, riddles, and wisdom and paired with vibrant, theatrical illustrations.