A retelling of the traditional Persian tale in which Settareh, neglected and abused by her stepmother and stepsisters, finds her life transformed with the help of a little blue jug.

Tells how the first Persian carpet was created to replace King Balash's lost treasure.

A well-intentioned fortune-telling peasant unwittingly tricks a band of local thieves into returning the king's stolen treasure.

In this retelling of a tale by Rumi, a parrot tricks a wealthy merchant into setting him free.

Before he can be crowned King of Persia, Azgid must prove his courage by fighting the Red Lion.

Retells folktales and fables from Iran, including the story of a mouse and a cockroach who fell in love, a foolish weaver's apprentice, and a boy with the head of a chickpea.

The Shah Nameh (The Book of Kings), The Rubaiyat, The Divan, and The Gulistan (The Flower Garden) are amongst the greatest works of Persia, containing some of the most beautiful, rich and diverse language in the literary world. They rival Dante's Divine Comedy, India's Mahabharata, Sumeria's Epic of Gilgamesh and China's Dream of Red Mansions in their cultural impact, bringing to life the tales, myths and philosophy of ancient and high-medieval Persia....

Folktales about Muhammad's uncle, Amir Hamza.

Mullah Nasruddin is one of the most popular ancient Persian characters in the Sufi tradition. The stories of his cleverness and intelligence are equally loved by both kids and adults. This book is a beautifully illustrated compilation of thought provoking and humorous tales that captures the child's imagination and holds their interest till the very end."--Amazon.com.