THE SULTAN’S HANDKERCHIEF

Moroccan Folk Tale
Ilustrations Pia Wortham
Adaptation Ramiro Matas

The simplicity of the story and the sensitivity with its central themes are treated: love, generosity, wisdom, gender roles, dedication, etc. make the story easily understandable for children of different ages and cultures.

A powerful sultan learns to weave at the request of Zakia, the beautiful daughter of the vizier. The Sultan trusts her and allows her to guide him through her wisdom and bravery. Because he loves her with a tender heart, he receives an immense reward.

Selected for the New Spanish Books Brasil Panel 2019