{"product_id":"the-donkeys-gone-hardcover","title":"The Donkey's Gone! - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOmid Arabian\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eShilla Shakoori\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Rumi story turned into a fun, illustrated allegory for kids.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 13th century Sufi mystic, Islamic scholar, Persian poet and storyteller Rumi remains a towering cultural force, and possibly the most widely read poet in the world--especially on the subject of love. Here a simple tale about a donkey keeper staying at an inn becomes a parable for life lessons of joy and sorrow that will be universally understood by children in this adaptation by the Rumi scholar Omid Arabian, illustrated with great humor and authenticity by the Iranian-born artist Shilla Shakoori. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Donkey's Gone\u003c\/i\u003e is based on a story from \u003ci\u003eThe Masnavi\u003c\/i\u003e, which is an epic compilation of Rumi's wisdom in the form of poems and short stories. Adapted for children, it retains Rumi's wit and insight while also relating a cautionary tale about what we stand to lose when we imitate others and conform.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIranian-American scholar and teacher \u003cb\u003eOmid Arabian\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder and director of YOUniversal Center, where he conducts courses in Mysticism for adults and children. His translations of Rumi's poetry have been published in three volumes. He lives and works in Los Angeles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eShilla Shakoori\u003c\/b\u003e is a contemporary artist from Tehran, Iran, currently based in Los Angeles. In her art, Shilla seeks to bring together her native and adopted cultures. She credits Rumi with helping her connect to her cultural heritage and go beyond it.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.6 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 25, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50333854105837,"sku":"9781644210901","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/p5oE6pKQcc9781644210901.webp?v=1784993483","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-au\/products\/the-donkeys-gone-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}