The Old Woman and the Eagle -- La vieille dame et l'aigle

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An old woman's humorous encounter with an eagle leads her to reshape its appearance to fit her expectations, reflecting a common human tendency to modify the unfamiliar. This bilingual edition features stories adapted by Afghan author Idries Shah from the Sufi tradition, aimed at cultivating mental flexibility and insight for readers of all ages. The narrative is beautifully illustrated by Natasha Delmar, whose artistic training comes from her father, renowned Chinese painter Ng Yi-Ching.