The City of Rainbows: A Tale from Ancient Sumer

Publisher Marketing: Written over four thousand years ago in ancient Mesopotamia, The City of Rainbows is one of the world's oldest folktales, featuring a wise king, a foolish king, magic deeds, talking animals, and a good witch who triumphs over a wicked sorcerer. This book offers the first modern retelling of the story, together with cut-paper illustrations based on actual works of Sumerian mosaic art. The City of Rainbows will delight audiences young and old with its vivid characters and timeless humor.

Contributor Bio:  Foster, Karen Polinger Foster teaches ancient art and archaeology at Yale University.