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What about Me?
by
Ed Young
Young once again turns a fable into a saucy treat in this tale about a boy who is just looking for a little bit of knowledge. Full color.
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
June 10th 2002
by Philomel Books
(first published 2002)
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Young, Ed. What About Me? Philomel Books, 2002
This fable originates from the Middle East and has its roots in the Sufi tradition. The Sufi were Middle Eastern masters of the fable and much like the tales of Aesop, they are meant to entertain but also to teach. The tale is about a boy who is looking for a little bit of knowledge from the Grand Master. He is told he can have knowledge if he gets the Grand Master a carpet. Thus he begins a journey and everyone he meets tells him their pro...more
This fable originates from the Middle East and has its roots in the Sufi tradition. The Sufi were Middle Eastern masters of the fable and much like the tales of Aesop, they are meant to entertain but also to teach. The tale is about a boy who is looking for a little bit of knowledge from the Grand Master. He is told he can have knowledge if he gets the Grand Master a carpet. Thus he begins a journey and everyone he meets tells him their pro...more
What About Me? is an ancient Sufi tale. It starts out with a boy who asks the Grand Master for knowledge. The Grand Master does agree to grant the boys request. However, before he will give the boy knowledge he must give the Grand Master a small carpet. As the boy tries to acquire the small carpet he crosses paths with many people who are willing to help him, but they want something in return first. Each person the boy encounters says, “What about me?” to the boy. Eventually, as the boy is...more
This is an interesting, circular fable. It is a good read aloud and would spark a great discussion on knowledge, fables and morals.
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(*Starred Review*) Ages 5-8. Young's cumulative story, inspired by a Sufi tale, will make children think as well as smile. A boy is anxious for knowledge, but the grand master won't give him any until the boy gets him a carpet. The carpet maker needs thread, the spinner woman needs goat hair, and the goatherd needs goats! The procession ...more
From Booklist:
(*Starred Review*) Ages 5-8. Young's cumulative story, inspired by a Sufi tale, will make children think as well as smile. A boy is anxious for knowledge, but the grand master won't give him any until the boy gets him a carpet. The carpet maker needs thread, the spinner woman needs goat hair, and the goatherd needs goats! The procession ...more
This is a great story about a boy who seeks knowledge from a wise Grandmaster. During his quest, he learns a valuable moral lesson that sometimes, it is better to receive than to expect. Everyone who can help him attain knowledge (the carpetmaker, spinner woman, goat keeper) etc. is willing to help him, but needs something. The boy continually hears the question, "What about me?"
This story comes highly recommended as a story all ages may enjoy. Ed Young does a nic...more
Nice illustrations, good story. My three year old daughter is a little too young for it.
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