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What About Me? by Ed Young 
A young boy follows the instructions of the Grand Master in the hope of gaining knowledge. Grand Master sends him to find a carpet. The carpet maker agrees to help, but first he needs some thread. The Spinner will give him some thread, but first she needs some goat hair. This chain of events continues until the boy goes back to the Grand Master. Based on a Sufi tale from the Middle East. Ages 5 – 8 |
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