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An old woman's amusing encounter with an eagle leads her to attempt to reshape the bird according to her own perceptions, highlighting a tendency to modify the unfamiliar for comfort. This story, adapted from Sufi tradition by Idries Shah, aims to promote mental flexibility and insight in children. Richly illustrated by Natasha Delmar, the tale draws on ancient storytelling from Central Asia and the Middle East, making it a delightful and educational read that bridges cultures.
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The Old Woman and the Eagle / Az öreg néni és a sas, Idries Shah
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- The Old Woman and the Eagle / Az öreg néni és a sas
- Subtitle
- Bilingual English-Hungarian Edition / Kétnyelv angol-magyar kiadás
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Idries Shah
- Publisher
- Hoopoe Books
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 34
- ISBN13
- 9781958289662
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Children's Books
- Description
- An old woman's amusing encounter with an eagle leads her to attempt to reshape the bird according to her own perceptions, highlighting a tendency to modify the unfamiliar for comfort. This story, adapted from Sufi tradition by Idries Shah, aims to promote mental flexibility and insight in children. Richly illustrated by Natasha Delmar, the tale draws on ancient storytelling from Central Asia and the Middle East, making it a delightful and educational read that bridges cultures.