THE DONKEY'S GONE!    based on a story by RUMI 

Story by Omid Arabian     Illustrations Shilla Shakoori  

Published by Seven Stories Press / Tirangle Square Books

Saleem is  Sufi, someone who looks for deeper meaning in all things. One night he falls in with a few other Sufis who are planning a celebration. Caught up in the excitement of the festivities, Saleem loses track of what is most important to him - but learns a priceless lesson.

The Donkey's Gone! is based on a story from the Masnavi, the epic compilation of Rumi's wisdom. It retains Rumi's wit and insight while also relating a cautionary tale about conforming.