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The Legend of the Persian CarpetAges 5 8. DePaola's legion of fans will be surprised by this Persian legend retold but not illustrated by him. He tells in simple, direct prose of King Mamluk, whose prized diamond fills his palace with the light and color of a million rainbows. However, when the gem is stolen by a stranger and shattered, the ruler is overcome by despair. In response, a young weaver shepherds the other apprentices to create a dazzling carpet that will put the king back on the throne. Although somewhat repetitive, the atmospheric jewel tone watercolors have a strong sense of color and light and shadow. While there's neither reward nor punishment for the hero and thief, respectively, and oriental rugs aren't the hottest topic with schoolchildren, this is an acceptable choice for large folklore collections. Includes source information. Julie Corsaro
ISBN: 0399224157
Author: Tomie dePaola, Claire Ewart (Illustrator)
Category: Children
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