The stories of the Mathnawi

About the book: This beautiful book includes twenty stories inspired by the book of Mathnawi by Jalal al-Din Rumi. They are stories that combine humor and lesson, and include interesting characters and exciting tales, accompanied by beautiful expressive illustrations. The author, Omama Al-Lawati, presented these stories in a style that combines the old traditional pattern known from books like Kalila and Dimna and One Thousand and One Nights, with simple language close to children. The illustrations by artist Ammar Khattab added a beautiful and humorous visual dimension that easily transports the reader into the world of the story and its characters. Author: Omama Al-Lawati Illustrations: Ammar Khattab Cover: Haitham Al-Sahat Age: 8 - 12 years Publication: 2023 Number of pages: 76