The Adventures of Abdi
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The Adventures of Abdi is a picture book written by American entertainer Madonna. It was released on November 8, 2004, by Callaway Arts & Entertainment. The book is a moral tale inspired from a 300 year-old story by rabbi Baal Shem Tov, that Madonna had heard from her Kabbalah teacher. It tells the story of Abdi who was given the task of delivering a precious necklace to the queen. Madonna was inspired to write The Adventures of Abdi by the settings in "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" and other folk stories from One Thousand and One Nights. Published in a 32-page jacketed hardcover format, the book was illustrated by Russian painters Olga Dugina and Andrej Dugin. Madonna promoted the release by appearing for book signing events as well as on television shows. The Adventures of Abdi was criticized for being Orientalist and promoting Kabbalah to children; its illustrations received positive feedback.
 Book cover featuring artwork by Olga Dugina and Andrej Dugin | |
| Author | Madonna |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Olga Dugina Andrej Dugin |
| Cover artist | Olga Dugina Andrej Dugin |
| Country | United States |
| Subject | |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Set in | Middle East |
| Publisher | Callaway |
Publication date | November 8, 2004 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 978-0-670-05889-1 |
| OCLC | 56682267 |
| LC Class | PZ8.M26 |