Nearly Nonsense by Rina Singh
Nasrudin Hoja was a mullah (teacher) in Turkey. He was a busy man - he worked in a vineyard, gave sermons at the mosque, and was sometimes even a judge. He did all of this with a nagging wife, a constant stream of uninvited visitors, and many animals. Although Hoja's life wasn't easy, his heart was always light and his observations about life held a witty twist. For instance, when his donkey got lost, his neighbors offered sympathy, but Hoja found the bright side- "Imagine if I were riding the donkey at the time. I'd be lost too!"Though the ten Hoja stories presented by Rina Singh and richly illustrated by Farida Zaman are funny, each one contains such insight into human nature that Sufi teachers use them to illustrate their teachings. Traditional Turkish Hoja stories are much-loved throughout Asia, and Nearly Nonsense brings them to a North American readership sure to enjoy them and, through laughter, to learn from them.
Singh, Rina: -
Rina Singh has published several critically acclaimed books for children inspired by her Indian Canadian heritage, including the picture book Grandmother School and the board books Holi Colors and Diwali Lights. Her book Diwali: A Festival of Lights for middle-grade readers was nominated for the Red Cedar Award, and A Forest of Stories has been translated into many languages. Rina lives in Toronto.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780887769740 |
| ISBN 10 | 0887769748 |
| Title | Nearly Nonsense |
| Author | Rina Singh |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Tundra Books |
| Year published | 2011-03-08 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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