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The Conference of the Birds

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Celebrated children's book author and illustrator Peter Sís creates his first book for adults, a beautiful and uplifting adaptation of the classic twelfth-century Sufi epic poem, The Conference of the Birds.

In The Conference of the Birds Caldecott Honor-winning children's book author and illustrator Peter Sís breathes new life into this foundational Sufi poem, revealing...more

Hardcover, 160 pages

Published October 27th 2011 by Penguin Press

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May 23, 2013 Richard rated it 4 of 5 stars

Rating: 4* of five

The Publisher Says: In The Conference of the Birds Caldecott Honor-winning children's book author and illustrator Peter Sís breathes new life into this foundational Sufi poem, revealing its profound lessons.
Sís's deeply felt adaptation tells the story of an epic flight of birds in search of the true king, Simorgh. Drawn from all species, the band of birds is led by the hoopoe. He promises that the voyage to the mountain of Kaf, where Simorgh lives, will be perilous and many bi...more

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Jun 11, 2013 Lindsay rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: poetry, favorites, not-the-lower-48, reread-ing

Noted children's book artist and author, Peter Sis, has released his first book for adult audiences with a brilliant adaptation of the epic poem, The Conference of the Birds, by the 12th century Sufi poet, Farid ud-Din Attar. This poem begins with the poet transforming into the hoopoe bird and determined to unite the world of warring birds in an exodus to the mountain of Kaf. The Simorgh, the true king of the birds, lives there and will be able to answer all of the birds' questions. Though at fi...more Noted children's book artist and author, Peter Sis, has released his first book for adult audiences with a brilliant adaptation of the epic poem, The Conference of the Birds, by the 12th century Sufi poet, Farid ud-Din Attar. This poem begins with the poet transforming into the hoopoe bird and determined to unite the world of warring birds in an exodus to the mountain of Kaf. The Simorgh, the true king of the birds, lives there and will be able to answer all of the birds' questions. Though at first the birds are excited to find resolve to their problems, as they learn just how arduous a journey this will be, they begin to have their doubts. The hoopoe rallies them throughout the journey though some don't and some won't make it. By the end, only 30 birds remain (which, if you know Persian, you know that "si" and "morgh" means "30 birds"), and they find not a king, but themselves, united by their harrowing journey and the answers within themselves all along.

I first read about this poem a couple years ago when I read Lipstick Jihad by Azadeh Moaveni. Intrigued, I hunted down a copy of Attar's original text and found the poem's message of self-reliance and resilience overwhelmingly moving. At the same time I thought that this could make a beautiful book if illustrated and condensed to reach a wider audience (since reading an epic poem can be rather daunting to most people). When I found out recently that Peter Sis had taken on this endeavor, I knew that this poem was in good hands. Sis spoke last night at the Schlafly Branch of St. Louis Public Library, presenting both the story and how he connected with it, growing up in the Czech Republic well before the wall came down and then moving to America and honing his craft. He discussed how he found himself in the journey of the poem and how birds have always been a recurring image in his art, symbolizing the ideal of freedom. Thankfully, Penguin appreciated his vision as well, and together they created a stunning tribute. The paper is textured, almost linen-like, lending the book a contemplative feel that reflects its contents. Sis alternates the movement of the birds with moments of contemplation not just with his interpretation of the words, but by contrasting the vibrant colors and stately black-and-white. The poem is already a breathtaking masterpiece by itself; reading it with Sis' touch is an experience. No doubt the care he took into adapting Conference will translate into a resounding personal connection each reader will find within its pages.(less)

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Jan 12, 2012 Ryan G rated it 4 of 5 stars

If I ever had a reason to ban ereaders for all of eternity, it would be this book. Peter Sis' adaptation of Farid ud-Din Attar's epic, 4500 plus line poem, The Conference of Birds, uses some of the most gorgeous images I've ever had the privilege to behold. The images some in simple hues, others in sumptuous colors, leap off the page and tell the story more than the words.

I was not familiar with the poem before this, and what little of it I have experienced by reading this adaptation, makes me...more If I ever had a reason to ban ereaders for all of eternity, it would be this book. Peter Sis' adaptation of Farid ud-Din Attar's epic, 4500 plus line poem, The Conference of Birds, uses some of the most gorgeous images I've ever had the privilege to behold. The images some in simple hues, others in sumptuous colors, leap off the page and tell the story more than the words.

I was not familiar with the poem before this, and what little of it I have experienced by reading this adaptation, makes me want to read the entire poem. It tells the story of a hoopoe bird that gathers all of his kin from around the world in a quest to find their true king, Simorgh. All the birds from around the globe meet together and the hoopoe convince them to take part in the journey. Many of them fall away through despair of cowardice along the way, many of them die, and only a few of them make it to the mountain of Kar where Simorgh is said to reside.

Along the way the birds must travel through seven valleys that test their emotional, intellectual, and spiritual levels. The Valleys of Quest, Love, Understanding, Detachment, Unity, Amazement, and Death all have their own perils but it's only through making that journey that the remaining birds are prepared to accept the final outcome. Simorgh, the true king, has already been found. He resides in each one of the birds, it's their better, noble nature that they discover, but only through a journey of self discovery first.

The few poetic words that Peter Sis uses in this book are really just their to accent the richness of the illustrations. It's in the tea stained pages, or the labyrinths in each of the valleys that really tell the story. The book is full of symbols and other visual storytelling techniques that keep the eye on the beauty of it all as each page is turned. The tactile nature of the pages, the texture and thickness of it just helped the process along.

This will be a book that stays around my house for a very long time to come. It's one that is truly a honor to own and one that I can't wait to share with others.(less)

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Mar 20, 2012 Ellie rated it 4 of 5 stars

If I could point at anything that has brought me joy recently, any single object, it's this book. Joy for the amazing new drawings by Peter Sis. Joy that an important old Persian poem makes an appearance in a contemporary adaptation. For the sensual touch of beautiful paper. It's something to be owned, and placed next to Shaun Tan's Arrival on your shelf of most beautiful books. Simple and fluid, the images give depth to the heights of the wisdom of this medieval parable about birds in search of...more

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Mar 19, 2012 Kathy Bieger Roche rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: adults and children seeking meaning in life

Shelves: ya-fantasy-feel-or-fairy-tale-rete, ya-just-great-reads, middle-grade-fantasy-and-older-fa, adult-novel

When I first got my hands on The Conference of the Birds, I read it immediately, twice. This book demands, deserves and rewards thorough re-reading, so I slept on it for a few days, then spent a long time exploring and examining its detail. I will undoubtedly find more to discover every time I look at it for the rest of my life!

It's astonishing how Peter Sis were able to conceive and execute this book based on the Persian 4,500 line epic poem by Farid Ud-Din Attar, written in 1177. Sis’s pithy...more When I first got my hands on The Conference of the Birds, I read it immediately, twice. This book demands, deserves and rewards thorough re-reading, so I slept on it for a few days, then spent a long time exploring and examining its detail. I will undoubtedly find more to discover every time I look at it for the rest of my life!

It's astonishing how Peter Sis were able to conceive and execute this book based on the Persian 4,500 line epic poem by Farid Ud-Din Attar, written in 1177. Sis’s pithy language gave the book great power, but his pictures make this classic resonate today.

Sis’s attention to detail is so mind boggling that I resorted to a magnifying glass to examine some scenes, particularly the early ones showing the conference of all the birds, as they gather to question how they would know if this king exists. I wondered how Sis had managed to made some birds look female.

On close inspection, I loved seeing that the ones I’d identified as female had eyelashes! I also enjoyed examining the individual expressions on each bird's face in the scenes where vast multitudes of birds, all different, are being exhorted to go find the King.

When the birds take on faith that there is a king because they see the beautiful drawing of a feather, I wondered how many times I have taken something on faith because of its beauty…

As the book progresses, mysterious medallions appear, often looking like only faintly inked stamps. While I didn't at first know where this was going, I let myself be swept along, simply liking them a lot. The same can be said for the mazes and the mandala shapes, so mysterious, in their power to draw me on.

I liked the birds bravely diving straight towards the center of the deserts and mountain ranges and, finally, the mandala that turns out to be Kaf.

I became so engrossed in this book that eventually I made a little diagram of each of the seven valleys for myself. From this, I grew to really appreciate the very powerful and not immediately obvious (to me) underlying pattern that Sis used to illustrate each valley. Not only his pattern, but the changing colors really hooked me.

Each of the seven valleys possessed such insightful metaphors for life that I began to see why this was published as an adult book. But none the less, I hope kids, (Peter Sis’s usual audience,) will stumble on this book and become lost in its wonder, even if they may need time to grow to appreciate its wisdom fully.

When the birds reached the mountain of Kaf, I loved diving with them into the mandala, getting closer and closer not only to the mountain, but flying closer and closer together until they are one. Of course I loved the end and I will not give it away, but will just say I was thrilled to see how Sis bought the whole mysterious book together. At the moment of revelation, the word that first sprang to my mind was “elegant,” followed by “mystical,” “mysterious” and “profound.”

Treat yourself! Lavish time on this book for an illuminating experience. Peter Sis has succeeded in giving us that rare gift of a gorgeous book whose meaning can never be captured by words alone. Maybe, as an adult, I need to be swept away to this dimension more frequently!(less)

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Nov 09, 2011 Serena rated it 5 of 5 stars

The Conference of the Birds by Peter Sis, an acclaimed children’s author and illustrator, has taken his skills to a 12th century Sufi epic poem of the same name written by Farid ud-Din Attar, who was not only a poet but a mystic. Often these types of poems have a hidden spiritual meaning, and Sis deftly captures the essence of Attar’s poem with illustration.

In this illustrated version of the epic poem, the pictures speak for the poet, Attar who wakes from a dream to realize he’s a hoopoe bird. O...more

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Nov 02, 2011 Laura (booksnob) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011, graphic-novel, literature

This is the first time I have ever read or heard of the Persian epic poem, The Conference of the Birds. This version of the poem is a visual masterpiece. The words are sparse but the artwork speaks volumes. The story begins when Attar dreams he is a hoopoe bird and calls a gathering of all the birds in the world. At the bird conference he tells them to look at all the troubles in the world and proposes a solution. The birds must go to find the true king, Simorgh, who has all the answers but he l...more

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Apr 13, 2013 Rasydan Fitri rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I have not finished reading the entire original poem by Fariduddin Attar, yet I believe this is a remarkable and amazing portrayal of the poem. The paintings of Peter Sis gives life and meaning to the words, and even without words the pictures are amazing on its own. The paintings have so much details, spatial qualities and depth to them, and every page flows very well from start to the end. Not only can this book be enjoyed by adults, but a great book to have children to start to read poetry.

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Nov 26, 2011 Miz Lizzie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: adult-fiction, flying, metaphysics, poetry

Peter Sis's first book for adults (although I think his autobiographical picture books are really as much for adults as children, if not more so) is a gorgeously tactile re-imagining of a segment of a Persian poem. Though it is a book that can be read swiftly in one sitting (as a child at one of his signings boasted "I read it all standing in line to have it signed"), what makes it an adult book, is the deeply spiritual journey that the conference of birds undertake and which cries out to be pon...more

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Dec 14, 2011 Monty rated it 3 of 5 stars

I started reading a lengthy translation of the original 12 century epic poem but just couldn't keep reading it--it seemed too wordy for me though I did like that the entire verse was composed of couplets. The translater must have had quite a time finding rhymes for each couplet. So I decided to read this book, which can be read in about 20 minutes or less, and perhaps longer if you linger with the wonderful illustrations. The theme is similar to many quest themes: trying to avoid searching for a...more

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Nov 21, 2011 Audra (Unabridged Chick) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fairy-tales, lots-o-pictures, mood-luxurious, place-middle-east, sense-of-place, spiritual, tactile

Like everyone else who has touched this book, the first thing I'm going to gush about is just how ridiculously gorgeous it is. It's a treat to hold, a very visceral reminder to any reader of the magic contained in books. Sís' first book for adults brought out in me that feel of anticipation upon opening a book, breathless at the wonders contained, hopeful and excited. I was acutely aware of reading a book because I literally stroked the pages (the paper is textured); I poured over every image, c...more Like everyone else who has touched this book, the first thing I'm going to gush about is just how ridiculously gorgeous it is. It's a treat to hold, a very visceral reminder to any reader of the magic contained in books. Sís' first book for adults brought out in me that feel of anticipation upon opening a book, breathless at the wonders contained, hopeful and excited. I was acutely aware of reading a book because I literally stroked the pages (the paper is textured); I poured over every image, captivated by Sís' art. (In fact, I read this in bed with my wife, and we both oooh-ed and aahhh-ed until breathless.)

When I recovered from the pretty, I went back to reread, which was hardly a difficulty since the book is so flippin' attractive. The poem itself is lovely, a clean and modern rendition of a Persian poem by the same name. The original was written by Sufi poet and mystic Farīd al-Dīn ʻAṭṭār, meant to convey the tenets of Sufism (as he saw them). Reading Sís' version -- clearly not meant to be overtly religious, even if it is meditative -- is a little emotionless, as I found myself not entirely connecting with the purpose of the birds' journey. The bird-king Simorgh is a figure that would be familiar to Persian readers, a mythical creature that resembles a gryphon; in the Sufi tradition, Simorgh is used as a metaphor for God. In searching for Simorgh, the birds are searching for God. Through trials and tribulations, they learn what-who-where God is (or in this case, who the king is.) This is a very non-denominational book that would be good for children and adults of any spiritual stripe, and I think the book provides a unique opportunity to meditate on one's personal relationship with a higher power or greater being. The story is less about the birds and more about the journey.

And what a beautiful journey. Splurge on yourself or someone you know, if only to glance your fingers over the paper and grow excited with each turn of the page. Delight in a book, really wallow in it -- this is worth diving in to!(less)

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Jan 16, 2012 Gewbook rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: visual-candy

This was a beautiful, lyrical book. I make books from the indside out (handmade paper and binding, letterpress printing, etc.) and this stunning book has just been added to the shelf of books that I pull down and page through when I want to be inspired. The illustrations are gorgeous and layered and tell the story so well. A story that is so simple and beautiful at the same time. And I really appreciated the note at the end giving a sense of the research Sis did on the original poem and what ver...more

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Dec 29, 2011 Rachel rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novel, religion, poetry, multicultural

I had never heard of this epic poem before reading this book, but I picked this up because I heard that the author/illustrator was coming out with this illustrated version, and it sounded intriguing. The original 4,500 word poem was written in 12th century Persia by Sufi mystic Farid Ud-Din Attar. Peter Sis named his poet in the story Attar after the mystic.

Attar, a poet, turns into a bird and confers a meeting of all the birds in the world to discuss the problems of the world. He believes that...more

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Sep 15, 2012 Sam Quixote rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Peter Sis presents a graphic adaptation of the 12th century poem "The Conference of the Birds" by Attar of Nishapur. The story follows that all the birds of the world, sick of all the misery and suffering on Earth, set out on a lengthy journey to find a king, Simorgh, who will put things right. Along the way they journey through 7 valleys: Quest, Love, Understanding, Detachment, Unity, Amazement, and Death.

Much of the poem is missing from this book as the focus of this book is Sis's artwork - an...more

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Sep 18, 2011 Shellie (Layers of Thought) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Recommended to Shellie (Layers of Thought) by: TLC Book Tours

Shelves: blog-reviews, country-middle-east, element-retelling, genre-art, genre-poetry-short-stories-plays, genre-spirituality-religion, read-in-2011

Original review posted at Layers of Thought.

A lovely hardbound book that is mostly art and a bit of written poetic philosophizing. It’s a rendition of a twelfth-century Sufi poem and is done in predominantly fall colors with a mix of ancient and modern styles.

About: A conference of birds is led on a quest by a poet who has turned into a hoopoe bird after a disturbing dream. Gathering them together, he wishes to know the reason for all the wrongs in the world and a way to change them. But to do s...more Original review posted at Layers of Thought.

A lovely hardbound book that is mostly art and a bit of written poetic philosophizing. It’s a rendition of a twelfth-century Sufi poem and is done in predominantly fall colors with a mix of ancient and modern styles.

About: A conference of birds is led on a quest by a poet who has turned into a hoopoe bird after a disturbing dream. Gathering them together, he wishes to know the reason for all the wrongs in the world and a way to change them. But to do so they must find the king – Simorgh.

As they travel a long and arduous distance, the birds come to realize that each of them is but a tiny piece of an immense and larger whole. Flying through the daunting terrain (valleys of tribulations and mazes) to reach their goal, most will not survive the trip. But those that do will receive a gift - a realization that what they are seeking from their quest can be found inside each of them.

Thoughts: Read several times over, allowing the art and poetry to settle, this book gets better with each subsequent read. It’s deep message is told metaphorically, visually, and simply, with a spiritual twist that transcends religion. A tale which moves us to know we are all on a journey to one place, a trip which many may not entirely understand.

It has only a small amount of writing but mostly images that appear to be tempera paint and carved block print on beautiful thick colored paper (I would love to see the author’s originals). The images are done in warm earth tones except for the culmination of the story where Peter Sis uses cool and vivid colors to give the crescendo a significant visual meaning. Importantly the art work feels both ancient and modern giving the impression that it is an old story told in a new way.

A relevant rendition that is just as meaningful today as it was a thousand years ago. I can see this book sitting on an office or home table, or in front of a comfortable chair or sofa, since it is a relaxing read. This is a terrific holiday gift for a special person, professional, or family. I give this book a 4 star rating. I loved it and will read it again.(less)

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Feb 11, 2012 Real Supergirl rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphicnovel, philosophy, children, poetry

Beautifully illustrated retelling of an ancient Persian fable and epic poem. The message is familiar and almost archetypal - don't search for meaning or leadership outside yourself, you are the person you've been looking for, there's no place like home, all that. But it's a message that is an archetype for a reason, and all the other retellings of it that I can think of came after this one. And this is a beautifully done version of it.

Thanks, Allyson, for giving this to me as a gift!

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Nov 18, 2011 Emily Crowe rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book is gorgeous! The production quality for this book is amazing, considering it's from a large trade publisher and not privately produced, including the full color art reproductions and the weight of the paper. Sis (pronounced like "cease" and not like the abbreviation for "sister") has turned his considerable talent toward an adult audience for this book, complete with his interpretation of the original Conference of the Birds poem from medieval Persia--in fact, a Sufi poem if memory ser...more

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Nov 12, 2011 Sue rated it 5 of 5 stars

Beautifully illustrated with Sis’wonderful artwork. Delicate, detailed watercolors in earth tones on linen-like paper. A story about a flight of all birds who go to find Simorgh, the king. Only 30 birds survive the perilous journey. And then they find out the truth. Originally a story written by Farid Ud-Din Attar from Persia, in the 13th century. The only thing not so good is the way the book is bound. It catches the middle of some of the full spread pictures and cuts them off. Otherwise it is...more

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Jun 14, 2012 Constance rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: poetry, illustrated, folk-fairytale, spiritual

The sparse, carefully chosen words of the Sufi poem provide a perfect complement to the bewitching visuals in this mostly-illustrated interpretation of folkloric spiritual journey. However, this is one case where readers should avoid the eBook version. The stunning, gorgeously-colored artwork and design--right down to the feel of the paper--just can't be appreciated on the small screen. Instead hold the real thing in your hand and find pure sensual delight with a philosophic twist.

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Feb 09, 2012 Cindy S. rated it 4 of 5 stars

Peter Sis is an award winning childrens' book author & illustrator. I've always loved his unique illustration style, so complex and symbolic. His first book for adults is an adaptation of a 12th century Persian poem about the human journey through life. It reminded me of Dorothy and friends seeking the Wizard of Oz actually. The illustrations are wonderful, and it is as timely a tale in the twenty first century as it was when it was first written.

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Dec 18, 2012 Penelope rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: poetry

I think this is one of my favorites of Peter Sís's books. I've noticed that a lot of his children's book-type books are really overcrowded with text and images, making them difficult to navigate and understand (his book about Darwin is a prime example of this...I made it about 10 pages in and gave up). The Conference of the Birds is a perfect balance of minimal text and lush illustrations, with both supporting each other beautifully. It's also printed on nice thick paper with some texture to it,...more

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Jan 24, 2012 Elizabeth rated it 1 of 5 stars

Reviews about this book are glowing. I get that the artistry is beautiful and respect the poetry. Even the symbolism of freedom and solving our own problems is good. However, my rating is based on something I recently learned from the book "The Happiness Project"...Don't pretend to enjoy something just because you think you are supposed to. So if I am honest with myself and everyone else, this book is a little too artsy fartsy for me.

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Jan 17, 2012 Nisah Haron rated it 5 of 5 stars

I have read "The Conference of the Birds" earlier, the translated version of the great Fariduddin Al-Attar's work. Peter Sis has managed to transform those words and poems into powerful paintings. Hence, he managed to capture the essence of Attar's idea of the poem. Even my daughters enjoyed reading them. Later on, when they actually read the full poem, they already have the idea of what the poem was all about.

The images are superb!

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Apr 02, 2012 Jean Grant rated it 5 of 5 stars

I LOVED this book. It's supposedly for adults but I read it to children 6-10 and they were terrifically enthusiastic about it too. Mostly pictures. Probably less than 250 words, but they really pack a punch. It's about mysticism, belonging, perseverance in the quest. Most imaginative book I've read in months if not years. And ah, those beautiful illustrations, and the ribbed paper a joy to touch.

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Nov 28, 2011 Alison rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: asks-big-questions, best-of-year, adults, high-school, illustrated, middle-school, picture-book, show-to-art-teachers, poetry, 2011

Absolutely stunning. This is a brilliant piece of literature and art that is being published for adults but would be great to use with students in middle school and high school. Its many messages -- about hope, determination, and moving beyond your faults and doubts -- will strike a chord with a wide variety of readers, and Peter Sis's imaginative, detailed illustrations are truly a wonder. BEAUTIFUL!

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Jun 06, 2012 Micah McCarty rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is one of the most beautiful books I've ever seen. I checked it our for Harper but ended up reading it on my own. It is not a children's book but definitely feels like one. It is a simple retelling of a thousand year old Persian fable. The story is a bit solipsistic in my opinion, but still entertaining. It's worth it for the pictures alone for they are simply stunning.

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Jan 04, 2012 Chairness rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012

For me the visuals in this book are almost more thought provoking than the poems themselves as Peter Sis has done a wonderful job capturing the message with his imagery. Textured and intricate, the reader flies through quickly, but returns to reread each page mostly because there is not much to read but rather a lot to see. A picture book for the philosopher.

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Jul 07, 2012 Marcia rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: poetry, picture-books, ya, grown-up-books

This is a book to savor--each time you read it, there will be something new to discover. Visually gorgeous, rich and textured, Peter Sis retells an ancient Persian epic poem--and it's profound meaning still resonates today. This book was a farewell gift from beloved coworkers and I will remember to pull it off the shelf from time to time to treasure.

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Nov 12, 2011 Dimitra rated it 5 of 5 stars

A beautiful, visually stunning book with incredible artwork...the words are few but their impact is great ... "Parrot: I like it here. I feel safe. They bring me food and water every day... and tell you what to think?" It is a lyrical story of love , faith and the meaning of it all as it shows the pain and beauty of the human journey...a book that will be reread many times!!!!

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Apr 24, 2012 Julio rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: storybook

Peter Sis a wonderful illustrator and storyteller, a true artist! His adapatation of a 13th century Persian epic is moving and beautiful in both words and pictures. A must for any Sis fan, and a wonderful place to start if you're just discovering his work! A storybook that will enchant and delight both adults and children.

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