The City of Rainbows: A Tale from Ancient Sumer (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780924171703)

Written over four thousand years ago in ancient Mesopotamia, The City of Rainbows is one of the world's oldest folktales, featuring a wise king, a foolish king, magic deeds, talking animals, and a good witch who triumphs over a wicked sorcerer. This book offers the first modern retelling of the story, together with cut-paper illustrations based on actual works of Sumerian mosaic art. The City of Rainbows will delight audiences young and old with its vivid characters and timeless humor.

Author: Karen Foster
ISBN-10: 0924171707
ISBN-13: 9780924171703
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Museum Publication
Language: English
Published: 12/31/1999
Pages: 28
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 8.00h x 8.02w x 0.14d