Aziz the Storyteller

by Vi Hughes, Stefan Czernecki (Illustrator)

Although he wants to please his father and earn money selling carpets, Aziz finds himself drawn to the storytellers in the marketplace, including one who has a special gift meant just for him.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 2 out of 5]

Because I am always looking for books that help bridge cultures, I picked this book up. The story is lovely but I feel it is hidden behind the overly simple drawings and the difficult to read font. The font does give a similar feel to the beauty of writing in arabic, which is what I suspect the publisher was going for. I would love to see this story retold with illustrations that reflect the beauty of handwoven carpets, the exotic, gorgeous buildings, colorful marketplace and a font that is easier to read.

[Alyse Liebovich · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked the simple illustrations, the unique font, and the concept behind the tale, but I thought the story itself could have been a little better or more descriptive.