{"product_id":"the-tale-of-the-unwelcome-guest-nasruddin-teaches-the-town-a-lesson-a-circle-round-book-hardcover","title":"The Tale of the Unwelcome Guest: Nasruddin Teaches the Town a Lesson; A Circle Round Book - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRebecca Sheir\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMert Tugen\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe town beside the sea was abuzz with the news. The governor was holding a grand banquet and everyone was invited--everyone! But no one was as excited as Nasruddin. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the day of the celebration, Nasruddin works hard in his vineyard picking and squishing grapes. He planned to wear his special long red silk coat, but at the end of the day it's too late for him to go home and change! When he arrives at the banquet in his grape-juice-stained work clothes, he looks different from what the townspeople were expecting. But Nasruddin is a clever fellow--and he figures out a most delicious way to teach the town a lesson about judging people for the way they look. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe colorful illustrations of Turkish-born artist Mert Tugen complement Circle Round podcast host Rebecca Sheir's original adaptation of this Middle Eastern folktale. Specially designed to be read aloud and shared, the story is accompanied by questions and prompts for conversation, along with creative storytelling activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe creators of the award-winning podcast Circle Round, produced by WBUR radio (Boston's NPR station), bring their beloved combination of folktales and storytelling activities to book form in the first branded Circle Round book series. Podcast host, Rebecca Sheir, has uncovered folktales from a broad range of traditions, all exploring timeless values, such as kindness, generosity, acceptance, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen things do not go as planned at the governor's banquet, clever Nasruddin figures out a most delicious way to teach the town a lesson about judging people for the way they look. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bonus storytelling activities included!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebecca Sheir\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the Circle Round books \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of the Unwelcome Guest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Taste of Honey\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Great Ball Game\u003c\/i\u003e, and the host, writer, and producer of the Circle Round storytelling podcast. Distributed by WBUR (Boston's NPR station), Circle Round is heard in all 50 states and nearly 200 countries and has been featured in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTIME\u003c\/i\u003e. Sheir has also brought thousands of stories to life as a news reporter on public-radio shows like \u003ci\u003eMorning Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAll Things Considered\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHere \u0026amp; Now\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Splendid Table\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMarketplace\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in western Massachusetts with her husband and son.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 9.21 x 8.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 28, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767363961120,"sku":"9781635863147","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/21db60c1a1cadea291af9a58630e5a7e.webp?v=1780310103","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-tale-of-the-unwelcome-guest-nasruddin-teaches-the-town-a-lesson-a-circle-round-book-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}