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.