"""""""Based on a poem by the 13th-century Persian poet Rumi that Iranian-born Javaherbin heard from her father as a bedtime story, this adaptation offers an environmental message that will resonate with today's readers...When the merchant travels to India, the parrot devises a clever plan to find a way to win his freedom...it's a great choice for adults interested in discussing philosophical issues and/or exploring diverse cultures with young listeners."""""""
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