Margaret Read MacDonald

The Little Pot That Learned a Lesson is a captivating tale of a mischievous little cooking pot with human attributes that will delight children and parents alike.

With dazzling, jewel-like illustrations, this book brings to life the Palestinian folktale of a childless woman who prays to Allah for progeny and is rewarded with a little pot that insists on rolling off to market, where it tricks a rich man into filling her up with honey.

But when the pot's mother realizes she has been absconding with other people's property, the little pot learns a valuable lesson about right and wrong.

The repetition in MacDonald's telling encourages children to join in, making this book an entertaining and educational read for kids.

Arzoumanian's bright acrylic illustrations of sloe-eyed humans and the sly-eyed red pot are set against backgrounds with suggestions of Arabic decorative arts, which reinforce the story nicely.

Don't miss out on this delightful tale that will have your child asking for more!