The Arabian Nights by Brian Alderson and Michael Foreman

I’d read excerpts of the Arabian Nights before, but had never taken the time to read so many stories all in one place.  These are the stories of brave Sheherezade, a woman whose gift of storytelling kept her alive for 1,001 nights.  Revel in the tales of the Loyal Falcon, Sinbad the Sailor, Aladdin and his magic lamp, the simpleton and his donkey, the city of brass and other tantalizing tales. 

Filled with colorful illustrations, this book may be devoured in tiny pieces or as a rich tome.  Great gift for the young at heart, too.