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Νασρεντίν
Ο Νασρεντίν στεναχωριέται.
Ότι κι αν κάνει, ο κόσμος τον κοροϊδεύει.
Ποιον πρέπει ν' ακούσει; το βεζίρη; τις γυναίκες; τους γέροντες;
ή τα παιδιά του χωριού; Ο μόνος που μπορεί να τον βοηθήσει
είναι ο πατέρας του, ο λογικός Μουσταφά...
Ότι κι αν κάνει, ο κόσμος τον κοροϊδεύει.
Ποιον πρέπει ν' ακούσει; το βεζίρη; τις γυναίκες; τους γέροντες;
ή τα παιδιά του χωριού; Ο μόνος που μπορεί να τον βοηθήσει
είναι ο πατέρας του, ο λογικός Μουσταφά...
24 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2007
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About the author
Odile Weulersse
42 books10 followersÀ vingt ans, en 1958, elle est diplômée de l'Institut d'études politiques de Paris puis agrégée de philosophie en 1969. Elle passe en 1979 un doctorat en sciences de l'information et de la communication. Sa thèse est publiée aux éditions de l'Albatros, sous le nom d'Odile Larère (De l'imagination au cinéma : étude de "Violence et passion" de Visconti).
D'autres intérêts encore la sollicitent : à l'université de Paris IV Sorbonne où elle devient maître de conférences en "techniques et langage des médias", elle enseigne sur le cinéma et écrit des scénarios pour la télévision. Plus tard elle devient romancière pour raconter aux enfants des aventures du passé (l'Égypte ancienne, la Grèce antique, le Moyen Âge, Rome et le Mexique).
Elle a publié de très nombreux romans pour enfants, avec des intrigues à la frontière qui sépare le roman policier du roman d'aventures. Elle s'appuie sur une importante documentation sur la vie quotidienne de l'époque, s'attache à restituer l'exactitude des détails (vêtements, topographie, etc.) pour donner à voir une société dans tous ses aspects de façon concrète. Elle cherche à ce que ses personnages agissent selon des valeurs liées à leur époque, et à raconter l'histoire de telle sorte qu'on pourrait la filmer, avec beaucoup de dialogues, et la description de comportements.
D'autres intérêts encore la sollicitent : à l'université de Paris IV Sorbonne où elle devient maître de conférences en "techniques et langage des médias", elle enseigne sur le cinéma et écrit des scénarios pour la télévision. Plus tard elle devient romancière pour raconter aux enfants des aventures du passé (l'Égypte ancienne, la Grèce antique, le Moyen Âge, Rome et le Mexique).
Elle a publié de très nombreux romans pour enfants, avec des intrigues à la frontière qui sépare le roman policier du roman d'aventures. Elle s'appuie sur une importante documentation sur la vie quotidienne de l'époque, s'attache à restituer l'exactitude des détails (vêtements, topographie, etc.) pour donner à voir une société dans tous ses aspects de façon concrète. Elle cherche à ce que ses personnages agissent selon des valeurs liées à leur époque, et à raconter l'histoire de telle sorte qu'on pourrait la filmer, avec beaucoup de dialogues, et la description de comportements.
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June 24, 2017
Wonderful timeless tale about not giving a flying fig about what others think, because fault-finders will always find something to find fault with. It's what they do. What you do with it is up to you.
January 20, 2019
Little Nasreddine is very concerned about what people have to say when he makes his way to the market to sell goods every week with his father and their donkey. No matter what he tries: riding on the donkey by himself, or with his father, or walking by the donkey's side, there are always people who make fun of them. When Nasreddine suggest perhaps they should try carrying the donkey the next time, his wise father teaches him a valuable lesson. Loved this book with a gem of a story and beautiful, deceptively simple illustrations by Rébecca Dautremer. ★★★★½ —From August 2011
April 4, 2013
The illustrations follows the text on the page which helps the story along. I love the relationship between the father and son; He instructs his son gently, stating "do as you wish" each time his son listens to the negative comments of people in the village. Finally his son realizes the truth on his own. This tale teaches us that one , we have to discern the comments of others to see whether it is wisdom or folly and secondly the best way to teach someone a lesson is to let an individual learn through trial and error.
October 3, 2021
You may have heard this story before. A boy and his father need to take their goods into town. The father rides with the good on the donkey and the boy walks behind. The townspeople criticize the father for making his son walk. Every week, the two try a new configuration but every week the townspeople complain. There’s just no making them happy! This is an example of a Nasreddine story, a Middle Eastern Aesop’s Fables. In fact, this particular story also shows up in European literature as “The Miller, His Son, and The Donkey” in some versions of Aesop’s. The fable itself has no sure source. It’s first recorded by Ibn Sa'id al-Maghribi, a 13th century poet.
Odile Weulersse’s retelling in Nasreddine, some eight hundred years later, gives testament to the fable’s timeless lessons and wry humor. Many things change, but some things are always the same! Weulersse has made a name for herself by translating ancient children’s literature into modern forms and also writing her own. Mostly, these volumes have been limited to French publishers but Nasreddine now has an English version - a hardcover published in 2013 and a paperback releasing in 2021. One can only hope that Weulersse’s other works will follow.
The moral of the story is that people will always find something to criticize, the question is whether or not that criticism is valid: are they making a good point or just wanting to grumble? No wonder it’s a message that’s resonated for around a millennium without becoming irrelevant. Nasreddine pays homage to the source material, tying the story to its ancient past and providing depth for the young reader. So much in media is meant to be new and never-before-seen that it’s refreshing to see a story be told throughout the generations. This version ensures that the fable will endure at least a few generations more.
Odile Weulersse’s retelling in Nasreddine, some eight hundred years later, gives testament to the fable’s timeless lessons and wry humor. Many things change, but some things are always the same! Weulersse has made a name for herself by translating ancient children’s literature into modern forms and also writing her own. Mostly, these volumes have been limited to French publishers but Nasreddine now has an English version - a hardcover published in 2013 and a paperback releasing in 2021. One can only hope that Weulersse’s other works will follow.
The moral of the story is that people will always find something to criticize, the question is whether or not that criticism is valid: are they making a good point or just wanting to grumble? No wonder it’s a message that’s resonated for around a millennium without becoming irrelevant. Nasreddine pays homage to the source material, tying the story to its ancient past and providing depth for the young reader. So much in media is meant to be new and never-before-seen that it’s refreshing to see a story be told throughout the generations. This version ensures that the fable will endure at least a few generations more.
August 30, 2017
Full marks for this entrancing tale of a wise father, a small boy and his need to feel approval from those around him. A wonderful story full of charm and clarity supported by winsome illustrations that gently infuses understanding and reminds us all that often, it is better to not take every remark doled out on you to heart. When you choose not to listen to hurtful criticisms, you have nothing to fear. The Middle Eastern backdrop (Turkey) of Nasreddine's tale makes this experience all the more beguiling.
August 16, 2013
Here is another wonderful folktale from the Middle Ages, believed to have originated in Turkey, which has a moral that so appropriate for today's world. But isn't timelessness the beauty of folktales.
Every week, young Nasreddine and his father, Mustafa, take their donkey and bring their wares to the market to sell.
When they bring their dates to market, a vizier tells Mustafa he is lazy for riding on the donkey and making his son walk. His words cause Nasreddine to return home in shame.
When they bring the sheep's wool to the market, Nasreddine devises a plan so that he can ride the donkey. Once again, they face criticism from a group of women who call Nasreddine disrespectful to his father by making him walk. Again, Nasreddine returns home in shame.
It is time to sell the chickens at the next market day, and this time Nasreddine insists both he and his father ride the donkey along with the caged birds. Yet again, there is criticism, this time for being so cruel to the donkey by making it carry so much. Nasreddine returns home again in shame.
A few days later, when it is time to sell the watermelons at the market, Nasreddine suggests that he and his father walk and the donkey would only have to carry the fruit. But, soon they are being followed by a group of laughing kids. One finally asked why they are walking and not riding. Another answers it is because they are stupid, Once more, shame visits Nasreddine.
Finally, on the next market day, Nasreddine suggests to his father the they carry the donkey so that no one can make fun of them. But has Mustafa had enough of Nasreddine's ideas? Is it finally time to impart some fatherly wisdom to Nasreddine? Yes, it is and that is just what he does.
Here is a wonderful folktale that not only speaks to its young readers, but also to any adult readers reading to children. Mustafa has the patience to watch as Nasreddine's attempts to solve the problem of weekly criticism, waiting until the moment is right for his son to hear what he says. And Nasreddine's attempts to deal with the weekly comments and laughter he and his father are the brunt of add some humor to this tale, so it is an easier one for children to take in.
There is a note at the end of the book that although the story has been retold and probably changed over time, Nasreddine still offers its reader wisdom and delight, and that is so true in this version of the story.
I loved the mix of bold and soft watercolor used in the different illustrations and the way Daubremer used a white background and vivid bright colors to highlight Nasreddine and Mustafa at home, then switched to full page illustrations in more muted colors when they were heading to the market. The palette of colors used give the story a definite Middle Eastern atmosphere.
A new edition of Nasreddine has come out this year (2012), but the one I read was from 2005, but they seem to be identical.
This book is recommended for readers age 4+
This book was borrowed from the NYPL
This review was originally posted at Randomly Reading
Every week, young Nasreddine and his father, Mustafa, take their donkey and bring their wares to the market to sell.
When they bring their dates to market, a vizier tells Mustafa he is lazy for riding on the donkey and making his son walk. His words cause Nasreddine to return home in shame.
When they bring the sheep's wool to the market, Nasreddine devises a plan so that he can ride the donkey. Once again, they face criticism from a group of women who call Nasreddine disrespectful to his father by making him walk. Again, Nasreddine returns home in shame.
It is time to sell the chickens at the next market day, and this time Nasreddine insists both he and his father ride the donkey along with the caged birds. Yet again, there is criticism, this time for being so cruel to the donkey by making it carry so much. Nasreddine returns home again in shame.
A few days later, when it is time to sell the watermelons at the market, Nasreddine suggests that he and his father walk and the donkey would only have to carry the fruit. But, soon they are being followed by a group of laughing kids. One finally asked why they are walking and not riding. Another answers it is because they are stupid, Once more, shame visits Nasreddine.
Finally, on the next market day, Nasreddine suggests to his father the they carry the donkey so that no one can make fun of them. But has Mustafa had enough of Nasreddine's ideas? Is it finally time to impart some fatherly wisdom to Nasreddine? Yes, it is and that is just what he does.
Here is a wonderful folktale that not only speaks to its young readers, but also to any adult readers reading to children. Mustafa has the patience to watch as Nasreddine's attempts to solve the problem of weekly criticism, waiting until the moment is right for his son to hear what he says. And Nasreddine's attempts to deal with the weekly comments and laughter he and his father are the brunt of add some humor to this tale, so it is an easier one for children to take in.
There is a note at the end of the book that although the story has been retold and probably changed over time, Nasreddine still offers its reader wisdom and delight, and that is so true in this version of the story.
I loved the mix of bold and soft watercolor used in the different illustrations and the way Daubremer used a white background and vivid bright colors to highlight Nasreddine and Mustafa at home, then switched to full page illustrations in more muted colors when they were heading to the market. The palette of colors used give the story a definite Middle Eastern atmosphere.
A new edition of Nasreddine has come out this year (2012), but the one I read was from 2005, but they seem to be identical.
This book is recommended for readers age 4+
This book was borrowed from the NYPL
This review was originally posted at Randomly Reading
May 9, 2013
Nasreddine and his father head to market together with his father riding the donkey along with a large basket of dates and Nasreddine walking behind. When some men criticize them for letting a boy walk in the mud, Nasreddine heads back home while his father calmly continues on. The next week, Nasreddine pretends to twist his ankle so that he can ride and his father walks. But onlookers once again make comments and Nasreddine heads home. The next time they head to market, the two of them both ride the donkey, but that doesn’t stop the comments either. Then they both walk and let the donkey just carry the items for market, but the criticisms are still made. Nasreddine makes one final try at fixing things: the two of them will carry the donkey!
The book ends with a note about the stories of Nasreddine which are told throughout the Middle East. This story like the others about him are a perfect mix of humor and wisdom. Here Nasreddine learns the hard way not to listen to the criticism of others. The way that his father deals with it is patient and an attempt to invoke Nasreddine’s common sense and let him learn it on his own. This adds to the merriment of the storyline as well as making for a very readable tale.
Dautremer’s illustrations have the feel of a folktale with a modern edge. The setting is clearly historical but the angles of the illustrations and their neat perspectives add lots of interest as well. Nasreddine himself is a beautiful little boy, his round face and red tunic making him stand out in any setting.
Perfect for sharing aloud, this book is a friendly and funny introduction to Nasreddine. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
The book ends with a note about the stories of Nasreddine which are told throughout the Middle East. This story like the others about him are a perfect mix of humor and wisdom. Here Nasreddine learns the hard way not to listen to the criticism of others. The way that his father deals with it is patient and an attempt to invoke Nasreddine’s common sense and let him learn it on his own. This adds to the merriment of the storyline as well as making for a very readable tale.
Dautremer’s illustrations have the feel of a folktale with a modern edge. The setting is clearly historical but the angles of the illustrations and their neat perspectives add lots of interest as well. Nasreddine himself is a beautiful little boy, his round face and red tunic making him stand out in any setting.
Perfect for sharing aloud, this book is a friendly and funny introduction to Nasreddine. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
January 20, 2019
A follow up to the tales of Nasreddine (reviewed here) this story, which is also based on a middle-eastern folk tale, describes a day when Nasreddine is sent by his mother to sell produce at the town market alone. His father has sustained an injury, and the boy must make his way there on his donkey to sell apricots and eggs so that he can then buy supplies his mother needs to heal his father. The boy makes his way to the market, and there does as he was asked dutifully and well, but when he returns to the spot where he has tied the donkey, finds the creature has been stolen. He decides to return to the market and call out asking for help finding the thief and the animal, and when a crowd surrounds him, begins to tell the story of how his father mistreated a thief who had the same idea one day. The crowd is very impressed, and the thief, terrified by the prospect of the torture that awaits him, promptly returns the animal to the original spot. As it turns out, when Nasreddine returns home and asks his father what he had done that time his donkey was stolen, his father tells him he simply walked home for what else could he do? A very clever story, and beautiful illustrations by Rébecca Dautremer once again, though I much preferred the images in the first book, which featured a slightly different style and coloration. —From September 2011
January 15, 2013
This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.
French author, Odile Weulersse, retells one of the varied tales of Nasreddine, told throughout the Middle East.
Nasreddine and his father, Mustafa, make trips to the market bringing dates, or wool from the sheep, carefully sheared by Nasreddine, or chickens. Everything is brought to the market on the back of their donkey.
On each trip someone makes a critical comment about father and or the son. The comments upset Nasreddine and send him home ashamed. Finall, Mustafa explains to him that people will always say things and that " you have to decide if what you hear from others is wise or silly and hurtful".
This book is illustrated by Rebecca Dautremer with delightful, colorful drawings of father, son and the donkey in varied Middle Eastern settings as they move from home to the market with their varied cargo.
Every face has the perfect expression for their part in the story.
Classroom teachers, librarians and guidance counselors will find this to be an excellent book for further discussions and as a multicultural resource for programs and experiences. Additional variations on the Nasreddine legends would promote even more discussion. Art teachers will use this book for perspective lessons.
Finally, parents and children will find lots to talk about as they read and explore the illustrations together.
French author, Odile Weulersse, retells one of the varied tales of Nasreddine, told throughout the Middle East.
Nasreddine and his father, Mustafa, make trips to the market bringing dates, or wool from the sheep, carefully sheared by Nasreddine, or chickens. Everything is brought to the market on the back of their donkey.
On each trip someone makes a critical comment about father and or the son. The comments upset Nasreddine and send him home ashamed. Finall, Mustafa explains to him that people will always say things and that " you have to decide if what you hear from others is wise or silly and hurtful".
This book is illustrated by Rebecca Dautremer with delightful, colorful drawings of father, son and the donkey in varied Middle Eastern settings as they move from home to the market with their varied cargo.
Every face has the perfect expression for their part in the story.
Classroom teachers, librarians and guidance counselors will find this to be an excellent book for further discussions and as a multicultural resource for programs and experiences. Additional variations on the Nasreddine legends would promote even more discussion. Art teachers will use this book for perspective lessons.
Finally, parents and children will find lots to talk about as they read and explore the illustrations together.
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June 13, 2014Text to Self Connection: I have a memory of, after a difficult lesson, asking my mom, "But why didn't you tell me?" Her response was that she knew I was stubborn enough that some things I had to learn for myself. As offended as I was, I knew she was right, and this has stuck with me. Somethings we have to learn for ourselves--other things we need to accept from the wisdom of others so that we don't have to make the same mistake. I enjoyed reading how Nasreddine's father let him work through his problem on his own, in order to learn an important lesson, and then guided him when he truly needed it.
Questions:
1. What animal did Nasreddine and his father take with them as they traveled to and from town?
2. What lesson did Nasreddine learn from his experience?
3. If you had tried many ways to get to the market and were made fun of like Nasreddine, what would you have done? Why?
4. How would you contrast Nasreddine's father and the people who make fun of them? In other words, how are they different?
5. Do you agree with the lesson that Nasreddine's father teaches him? Why or why not?
6. What do you predict will happen the next time that Nasreddine and his father need to go into town?
Professional Review: (2013, May 1). School Library Journal. http://www.titlewave.com/search?SID=8...
Questions:
1. What animal did Nasreddine and his father take with them as they traveled to and from town?
2. What lesson did Nasreddine learn from his experience?
3. If you had tried many ways to get to the market and were made fun of like Nasreddine, what would you have done? Why?
4. How would you contrast Nasreddine's father and the people who make fun of them? In other words, how are they different?
5. Do you agree with the lesson that Nasreddine's father teaches him? Why or why not?
6. What do you predict will happen the next time that Nasreddine and his father need to go into town?
Professional Review: (2013, May 1). School Library Journal. http://www.titlewave.com/search?SID=8...
November 29, 2013
As is often the case for many of us, Nasreddine allows the comments of those around him to affect his actions. When he and his father Mustafa go to the market, he tries walking behind the donkey, riding the donkey while his father walks, and riding the donkey with his father and their fowls, among other plans, but still onlookers make comments. When he suggests that they carry the donkey, his father reminds him that all comments are not worth paying attention to. After all, it's impossible to please everyone. The text and illustrations have great appeal and offer a firm reminder about how to navigate through life. I liked the quiet wisdom of Mustafa who lets his son make several mistakes before chiming in with his own advice.
January 26, 2014
I love the perspective of each illustration - the zoomed out, sometimes slanted view of Nasreddine and his father. Not having known that Nasreddine was a classic character in the stories of the Middle East, I kept waiting for there to be something amusingly wrong with the donkey, and then the boy and his father would, through that, determine their message. Still, though, I enjoyed it.
This was a selection for the Butler Center's Mock CaldeNott - considering only picture books for children published outside the United States. Even though I wasn't able to attend the discussion, I got hold of all ten of the shortlisted books and quickly devoured them.
This was a selection for the Butler Center's Mock CaldeNott - considering only picture books for children published outside the United States. Even though I wasn't able to attend the discussion, I got hold of all ten of the shortlisted books and quickly devoured them.
May 17, 2013
A handsomely illustrated, fun tale about a wise fool taken from Middle Eastern folklore.
June 24, 2017
Not bad, but perhaps a bit "strong" for some kids, although it ends innocently enough, and with a big laugh.
December 15, 2020
Nasrudín es un personaje popular usado en la tradición sufí para narrar historias que introducen enseñanzas, casi siempre de manera cómica. En este caso, Nasrudín es un pequeño que emprende varias idas al mercado junto a su padre y su burro. En cada viaje, los demás habitantes del pueblo harán comentarios y se burlarán de los humildes campesinos, y en todos los casos el niño se sentirá avergonzado mientras que el padre le permitirá hacer lo que cree, solo con el ánimo de que llegue a caer en la cuenta de su error.
Más allá del sencillo y entretenido texto de Odile Weulersse, las increíbles ilustraciones de Rebecca Dautremer nos transportan a ese ambiente rural de algún poblado árabe. Diferente a lo que destaca a esta artista, en esta ocasión la puesta en escena se caracteriza por la economía en los objetos y detalles, porque lo importante es resaltar a los personajes y sus expresiones. Los fondos blancos ayudan a presentar aquellas decisiones del niño frente a lo que considera debe hacer para evitar los comentarios y las burlas de los demás y las imágenes de doble página nos llevan precisamente a este momento tan temido para el pequeño...
Una lectura divertida, de gran placer visual, que logra cautivar a grandes y a chicos por su edición impecable
Más allá del sencillo y entretenido texto de Odile Weulersse, las increíbles ilustraciones de Rebecca Dautremer nos transportan a ese ambiente rural de algún poblado árabe. Diferente a lo que destaca a esta artista, en esta ocasión la puesta en escena se caracteriza por la economía en los objetos y detalles, porque lo importante es resaltar a los personajes y sus expresiones. Los fondos blancos ayudan a presentar aquellas decisiones del niño frente a lo que considera debe hacer para evitar los comentarios y las burlas de los demás y las imágenes de doble página nos llevan precisamente a este momento tan temido para el pequeño...
Una lectura divertida, de gran placer visual, que logra cautivar a grandes y a chicos por su edición impecable
November 28, 2022
This retelling of the folklore story of Nasreddine, originating from the Middle East, teaches readers that the judgments of others who do not know you are not always necessary to hold onto. Nasreddine and his father travel to the market each day and are seemingly criticized no matter what they do. Children who read this book can learn the importance of kindness toward others by seeing the negative effects that the people Nasreddine travels pasts words have on the boy. They can also learn about Middle Eastern folklore and the importance of not always listening to what others have to say about you. The repetition of the phrase "do as you wish." which is said to Nasreddine by his father allows for children to pick up on the patterns in the story and will help them to predict the ending moral. This book remains free of unnecessary bias by adapting a traditional folktale in a respectful manner that stays true to the original story. All characters are depicted respectfully and accurately without harmful stereotypes. This book was a WOW book for me since I remember loving similar stories as a child and could see other children really enjoying this tale.
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March 20, 2023I”ve been reading a text called NASREDDINE by Rebecca Dautremer and Odile Weulersse.The text is about how people think Nasreddine and her dad should go to the market with the donkey.I would recommend NASREDDINE because its a funny book.I feel this way because ,the end Nasreddine suppose she has to carry the donkey and Nasreiddine had to take her shoe off,to walk on mud.These events are funny because it's funny.
One reason I recommend this book is because its funny and it has lots of ideas for Nasreddine.,
Another reason is that it shows their culture and what they wear.
I would recommend NASREDDINE because it has lots of pictures.This text will make the reader interest because the picture show the people think Nasreddine and her dad should do and it show Nasreddine and her dad with the donkey in the picture
Book Review by NR
One reason I recommend this book is because its funny and it has lots of ideas for Nasreddine.,
Another reason is that it shows their culture and what they wear.
I would recommend NASREDDINE because it has lots of pictures.This text will make the reader interest because the picture show the people think Nasreddine and her dad should do and it show Nasreddine and her dad with the donkey in the picture
Book Review by NR
June 30, 2018
Nasreddine is of middle eastern descent, and every day, she travels into the great town square with her father, a donkey, and the goods they intend to sell. Every day, no matter how Nasreddine changes things up, the townsfolk always say mean things and disapprove of the way her and her father go about coming to the market. Father finally explains that everyone will have their own opinions no matter what way they make it to market. It's important to have pride within and do things because they make sense to you, not because you're following the dagger words of another than harm. A WONDERFUL book. Highly recommended because there are also some humorous moments.
March 7, 2017
A beautiful Middle Eastern folktale that shares the struggle many people feel in their efforts to please others. Nasreddine and his father's journey to and from the market highlight the young boy's efforts to change his ways. I loved that the father continues to humor him and lets him learn a lesson on his own, such perseverance. This book can be shared with a wide range of audiences and the illustrations truly highlight the message, old ladies looking down their noses or people snickering around corners.
September 15, 2018
Uma história tradicional recontada num ambiente árabe, belissimamente ilustrada e que vale a pena ler e dar a conhecer aos mais novos. Devemos dar ouvidos às críticas dos outros ou devemos seguir o nosso caminho com a certeza da justeza dos nossos actos?
June 3, 2017
Beautiful illustrations. Sweet, simple story with a wise message.
November 25, 2017
Cada vez que vengo a la FIL leo este libro, creo que me gusta mucho. Tiene una especie de sabiduría muy tierna.
April 8, 2022
:) :) :) :) :) :) :):)
June 11, 2022
A bit longer version of the Man, boy and the Donkey with the moral being that you can't please everyone.
January 18, 2023
De este, leí los dos, solo que no entiendo por qué la app no me deja marcar el otro, me gustaron muchos, son sencillos pero conmovedores
February 14, 2024
Мудрі життєві історії про хлопчика, який знаходив сенси життя в різних ситуаціях.
June 11, 2014
Nasreddine is worth picking up just to admire the cover and the artwork inside, but you should go ahead and read the delightful tale Weulersse has recorded inside. This one will go a long way for children and adults alike because no matter what young Nasreddine does, someone in the public sphere has something critical to say. Can such an old figure of wisdom in lore be any more timely?
Nasreddine is so small on the page, but always the most present that he does not risk insignificance—an important lesson to notice in and of itself. His father is marvelous and the world is rendered in such beautiful angles, colors and light.
Nasreddine is just a gorgeous book from text to image and back again. No doubt someone will want to read the French, but I found no trouble with Merz’s translation. This one is an absolute must!
* There is a “Historical Note” at the close. It tells us that Nasreddine is spoken of in many stories throughout the Middle East as a man who has the “ability to offer both wisdom and delight.” I am enchanted by the decision to render him as a child learning from his own wise father. Imagine this child growing up to continue in his delight and wisdom.
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Nasreddine is so small on the page, but always the most present that he does not risk insignificance—an important lesson to notice in and of itself. His father is marvelous and the world is rendered in such beautiful angles, colors and light.
Nasreddine is just a gorgeous book from text to image and back again. No doubt someone will want to read the French, but I found no trouble with Merz’s translation. This one is an absolute must!
* There is a “Historical Note” at the close. It tells us that Nasreddine is spoken of in many stories throughout the Middle East as a man who has the “ability to offer both wisdom and delight.” I am enchanted by the decision to render him as a child learning from his own wise father. Imagine this child growing up to continue in his delight and wisdom.
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November 17, 2016
#perspective #caring #confidence
Sometimes you get just the books you need pop up in your life. I've been slowly going through a huge pile of new picture books, because I don't want them to just disappear into the masses on the shelves and be lost forever. So I'm trying to make sure they hit the resource lists they need to hit and get the attention they deserve.
Today Nasreddine was one of them, and it was a story that I needed to read. One is often filled with self-doubt at events and comments toss one this way and that, and it's hard to keep treading a path that you hope is right while the 'peanut gallery' do everything to sway the confidence. This is a book about doing what you do without being overly influenced by silly comments or ideas and to "stay the path" as a wise father lets his son fail time and again and in the end realise that whatever he does someone will have a comment or criticism and he's best off making up his own mind.
A great book for librarians, because we're always being told whatever we do we could or should be doing something else!
Sometimes you get just the books you need pop up in your life. I've been slowly going through a huge pile of new picture books, because I don't want them to just disappear into the masses on the shelves and be lost forever. So I'm trying to make sure they hit the resource lists they need to hit and get the attention they deserve.
Today Nasreddine was one of them, and it was a story that I needed to read. One is often filled with self-doubt at events and comments toss one this way and that, and it's hard to keep treading a path that you hope is right while the 'peanut gallery' do everything to sway the confidence. This is a book about doing what you do without being overly influenced by silly comments or ideas and to "stay the path" as a wise father lets his son fail time and again and in the end realise that whatever he does someone will have a comment or criticism and he's best off making up his own mind.
A great book for librarians, because we're always being told whatever we do we could or should be doing something else!
May 28, 2013
I have a fondness for fables and folktales because they tend to be passed down for generations and offer up wise lessons for children. Nasreddine is a story that is said to have originated in Turkey and been spread throughout the Middle East and beyond. I first heard a version of it via my favorite storyteller, Josie Bailey. Her version was hysterical because she had the adults acting it out. It was also shorter because the entire story took place on one trip to the market rather than several.
This version was well-done but not as humorous. It was still quite good though. I particularly liked the illustrations with their soft earth tones and Middle Eastern flavor. The lesson learned about not listening to the criticisms of everyone is a good one. "You can't be afraid that other people will judge you or make fun of you."
In accordance with FTC guidelines, please note that I received a free proof of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This version was well-done but not as humorous. It was still quite good though. I particularly liked the illustrations with their soft earth tones and Middle Eastern flavor. The lesson learned about not listening to the criticisms of everyone is a good one. "You can't be afraid that other people will judge you or make fun of you."
In accordance with FTC guidelines, please note that I received a free proof of this book in exchange for an honest review.
December 18, 2013
A boy and his father make multiple trips to market and on each trip the villagers criticize them. If father walks and son rides the donkey, that's not right. If son walks and father rides the donkey, that's not right. The boy thinks hard before each trip to market to find the right solution, but it doesn't exist and he ends up learning a valuable lesson: you can't be afraid that other people will judge you or make fun of you.
I'm a huge fan of Sufi teaching tales and this is great tale for children. Readers can reason and problem solve along with the boy and suffer his embarrassment when things don't work out the way they should.
I like the range of emotions expressed in the artwork. Readers understand with just one glance how the boy feels: happy, proud, sad, embarrassed etc. PreK-2.
I'm a huge fan of Sufi teaching tales and this is great tale for children. Readers can reason and problem solve along with the boy and suffer his embarrassment when things don't work out the way they should.
I like the range of emotions expressed in the artwork. Readers understand with just one glance how the boy feels: happy, proud, sad, embarrassed etc. PreK-2.
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