Aziz the Storyteller

by Vi Hughes, illustrated by Stefan Czernecki

tagged: country & ethnic, middle east

Description

In this enchanting story set in the Middle East, a storyteller becomes old and weary and another would take his place. Aziz discovers that he is to become the next storyteller. All the stories of the world are woven into a magic carpet and lie waiting for him to tell.

About the Authors

Vi Hughes has been fascinated by the art of storytelling all her life. She is a writer and educator who teaches the importance of reading aloud to children, especially before bedtime. She lives in North Vancouver near her grandchildren who are her main advisors.

Stefan Czernecki has illustrated many picture books and has won the American Folklore Society’s Aesop Award. He lives in Vancouver, BC.

Age:: 6 to 8
Grade:: 1 to 3
Reading age:: 6 to 8

Awards

Short-listed, Chocolate Lily Book Awards

Editorial Review

“In her debut for children, Hughes crafts a convincing tale to explain the storyteller's art and its transmission from one generation to the next”

— Kirkus Reviews

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Librarian review

Aziz Storyteller

by [Top Grade]

All the stories of the world are woven into a magic carpet waiting to be told.

A lofty tribute to the universal art of storytelling, this story can also help students consider the passing on of traditions. Significantly, the picture book can inspire students to retell stories from their own lives. The unique font and black and white illustrations also add to the vivid Middle Eastern setting of this tale.

Source: Association of Canadian Publishers. Top Grade Selection 2016.