From the Tales of the Thousand and One Nights
*Finalist for the Governor General's Literary Award*
"...it is Zeman's art that is extraordinary. Each picture is presented in the form of a richly coloured Persian carpet surrounded by an intricately designed border..."
-- The Booklist
"a book full of rich textures, subtle colours, fantastic creatures, and imagination-stretching landscapes...a picture book that offers extended pleasures to readers of any age..."
-- Quill & Quire
"Richly layered and textured, this glowing work transports the reader into the world of the centuries-old tales. With lush patterns, Ludmila Zeman retells Sindbad’s epic voyage in an animated contemporary fashion.”
–From the jury for the Governor General’ s Literary Awards
"The fantastical city and seascapes are delicately and gracefully rendered, in a style reminiscent of Dulac, though more robust and energetic..."
-- Center for Children's Books
