The Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights

by Fiona Waters (Retold by), Christopher Corr (Illustrator)

Welcome to the magic and adventure of The Arabian Nights Let the legendary storytelling carry you off on a magic carpet ride as you thrill to the adventures of Sinbad and Ali Baba. Here are tales of wisdom and courage, foolishness and pride, intrigue and treachery--all woven together with skill and wit. Throughout, the liveliness and humor of Fiona Water's retellings are ideally matched by the bright, jewel-like artwork of Christopher Corr. Fiona Waters is a well-known anthologist and the author of more than 50 books, including The Emperor and the Nightingale and Cat in the Dark. Christopher Corr has illustrated more than a dozen children's books, including Where Is Everyone Going? and Why Is Everyone So Excited?

96 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1803

About the author

iona Waters is renowned in the world of children’s books for her passion, enthusiasm, and encyclopedic knowledge of children’s literature. She has published more than eighty titles, including Sing a Song of Seasons, and her work has been translated into many different languages all over the world. Born and raised in Edinburgh, Fiona Waters now lives in the South of England with thousands of books and several very discerning cats.

Reviews

[Meagan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I use this book every year to introduce my middle school students to the stories in Arabian Nights. They are drawn into the easy translation and vivid illustrations. I'm so glad I happened upon this book!