Margaret Read MacDonald

Nadia Jameel Taibah

Jouha is loading his donkeys with dates to sell at the market. How many donkeys are there? His son helps him count ten, but once the journey starts, things change. First there are ten donkeys, then there are nine! When Jouha stops to count again, the lost donkey is back. What's going on? Silly Jouha doesn't get it, but by the end of the story, wise readers will be counting correctly−and in Arabic!

An Arabic Counting Tale

How Many Donkeys?

This unique and diverse selection of traditional folktales from the countries of the Arabian Peninsula appeals to a broad audience, ranging from storytellers and educators to folklorists and scholars. • Offers a collective of interesting folktales that introduces the cultures of seven countries of the Arabian Peninsula • Presents unusual tales never before seen in English children's collections • Includes tale notes that document the relationship of these tales to world folklore • Features color images that serve to bring the richness of folktales from the Arabian Peninsula to life

Nadia Jameel Taibah

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