The Lion Tattoo is a tale from Masnavi, one of the best-known and most influential works by the thirteenth century poet, philosopher and Sufi mystic Rumi.
The story begins with a young man who decides that he wants a lion tattoo on his shoulder. Perhaps because he wants to be big and strong - or maybe so he's always got someone watching his back. But as the tattooist begins her work, he feels the pain of the needle and decides that his lion doesn't need a tail...or a mane...or a stomach. But who's ever heard of a lion like that?! Finally, the tattooist has enough of his complaints and throws him out: "Brother, you just can't stand the pain..."
Tiny Owl's new series celebrates picture books for older readers and the art of visual narrative.
| ISBN: | 9781910328286 |
| Publication date: | 16th October 2017 |
| Author: | Jalal alDin Rumi |
| Illustrator: | Atefeh Maleki Joo |
| Publisher: | Tiny Owl Publishing an imprint of Tiny Owl Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Series: | Tales by Rumi |
| Genres: |
Children’s picture books Children’s / Teenage general interest: Humour and jokes |