The Salt Princess
Published on 22. May 2025
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-0-06-332471-8 (ISBN)
Description
Everlasting Tales is a collection of multicultural fairy tales and folktales-honoring the stories passed down through oral tradition by refreshing and preserving them for new generations.
Princess Amal always danced to the beat of her own tabla.
Once upon a time, in the Kingdom of Zammarud, there lived four princesses. The youngest, Princess Amal, always loved to stir up trouble-just for a little fun.
Until one day, her playful spirit led to a misunderstanding with her father, the king. In his embarrassment, he banished her from the kingdom.
But all was not lost for Amal. To reunite with her family, she'll just need to prove that life is best enjoyed with a sprinkle of seasoning. . . .
In the second of the Everlasting Tales collection, multicultural folktales passed down through oral tradition now refreshed for a modern audience, critically acclaimed and bestselling creator Anoosha Syed shares the Pakistani tale of the Salt Princess. Back matter includes an author's note and a condensed tale in Urdu for bilingual readers, the perfect gift for baby showers.
Princess Amal always danced to the beat of her own tabla.
Once upon a time, in the Kingdom of Zammarud, there lived four princesses. The youngest, Princess Amal, always loved to stir up trouble-just for a little fun.
Until one day, her playful spirit led to a misunderstanding with her father, the king. In his embarrassment, he banished her from the kingdom.
But all was not lost for Amal. To reunite with her family, she'll just need to prove that life is best enjoyed with a sprinkle of seasoning. . . .
In the second of the Everlasting Tales collection, multicultural folktales passed down through oral tradition now refreshed for a modern audience, critically acclaimed and bestselling creator Anoosha Syed shares the Pakistani tale of the Salt Princess. Back matter includes an author's note and a condensed tale in Urdu for bilingual readers, the perfect gift for baby showers.
Reviews / Votes
In this retelling of a Pakistani folktale, a spirited princess teaches her father a lesson about love. Amal's playfulness, wittiness, and independence come through clearly in Syed's elegant prose, while her jewel-toned illustrations, surrounded by intricate borders or set against vivid backdrops, are a visual delight. Breathes radiant new life into a classic story. - Kirkus ReviewsMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 292 mm
Width: 236 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
450 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-332471-8 (9780063324718)
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Persons
Anoosha Syed is an illustrator, author, and educator. With a passion for inclusive storytelling and inspired by her Pakistani heritage, she has illustrated over forty children's books, including her authored titles That's Not My Name! and Lost Stick. Anoosha grew up in the Middle East, received her degree in illustration in Switzerland, and is now painting away in Dallas, Texas, until her next big adventure.
Anoosha Syed is an illustrator, author, and educator. With a passion for inclusive storytelling and inspired by her Pakistani heritage, she has illustrated over forty children's books, including her authored titles That's Not My Name! and Lost Stick. Anoosha grew up in the Middle East, received her degree in illustration in Switzerland, and is now painting away in Dallas, Texas, until her next big adventure.
Anoosha Syed is an illustrator, author, and educator. With a passion for inclusive storytelling and inspired by her Pakistani heritage, she has illustrated over forty children's books, including her authored titles That's Not My Name! and Lost Stick. Anoosha grew up in the Middle East, received her degree in illustration in Switzerland, and is now painting away in Dallas, Texas, until her next big adventure.