The Old Woman and the Eagle / Yal Kadn ve Kartal

An old woman's first encounter with an eagle leads her to attempt to reshape it according to her own perceptions of birds, illustrating a common human tendency to modify the unfamiliar. This engaging bilingual story, adapted by Afghan author Idries Shah from Sufi traditions, encourages mental flexibility and insight for children and adults alike. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations from Natasha Delmar, who learned from renowned Chinese painter Ng Yi-Ching, this tale blends cultural wisdom with contemporary storytelling.