When the king of Baghdad's wife betrays him, he trusts no woman. Each night he takes a new bride, only to execute her in the morning. Brave Shahrazad offers herself as his bride, and captures the king's heart by telling stories.

 

There are 88 pages in this book. This book was published 2003 by Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd .

CHRISTINA BALIT studied at Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art. In 1982 she won a Thames Television Travelling Design Bursary and illustrated Report to Greco by Niko Kazantisakis. She has exhibited widely and is also a playwright. Robert Leeson is an established children's author. His books include The Third Class Genie, Red, White and Blue and Jan Alone.