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The Cow of No Color: Riddle Stories and Justice Tales from Around the World

In this outstanding multicultural collection from the authors of the prizewinning While Standing on One Foot, readers must try to outsmart evil kings, answer questions from Death, even puzzle with angels over the justice of God. Every tale returns to the most basic question: What is fair?

With tales from Africa, Asia, and Europe, from Irish, Jews, and Muslims, from American schools and courtrooms, The Cow of No Color is truly an international gathering. Ranging from tricks to watch for in playground games to big issues to ponder for a lifetime, here is a book with insights and challenges for every member of every family.

  • Format
  • hardcover
  • Pages
  • 128
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 978-0-8050-3736-4
  • EAN
  • 9780805037364
  • Genres
  • childrens
  • Release date
  • 1998