Caliph-Stork

Caliph Hasid, the ruler of Baghdad, accidentally buys a magical powder from a wandering merchant, with the help of which a person can turn into any beast or bird. Together with the vizier, they decide to turn into storks to... eavesdrop on bird conversations. But woe to him who forgets the necessary spell! For he will lose his human form forever... The magical tale by the famous German storyteller Wilhelm Hauff, with magnificent illustrations by artist Anton Lomaev, immerses the reader in the enchanting world of the medieval East, full of wonders, sudden transformations, and unexpected rescues. For his work on this book, artist Anton Lomaev was awarded the prize at the All-Russian Book Illustration Competition "Image of the Book" in the nomination "Best Illustrations for Children's and Youth Works".