--- product_id: 347605729 title: "The Conference of the Birds" price: "$55.08" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/347605729-the-conference-of-the-birds store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 4.6-star highly rated inspiration Award-winning lavish illustrations 800-year-old timeless parable The Conference of the Birds **Price:** $55.08 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🦜 Unlock ancient wisdom with a modern twist β€” your next family favorite awaits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Conference of the Birds - **How much does it cost?** $55.08 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/347605729-the-conference-of-the-birds) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Multi-Stage Enjoyment:** A story that grows with your child, offering new insights at every age and stage. - β€’ **A Journey of Inner Growth:** Empowers children to overcome fear and limitations through rich storytelling. - β€’ **A Holistic Family Experience:** Perfect for parents seeking meaningful moral and spiritual development tools. - β€’ **Timeless Wisdom for Modern Minds:** An 800-year-old Sufi parable retold for today’s thoughtful families. - β€’ **Artistry That Captivates Every Age:** Lavishly illustrated by award-winning artist Demi, blending classic and contemporary visuals. ## Overview The Conference of the Birds is a beautifully illustrated, award-winning retelling of an 800-year-old Persian Sufi parable. Authored by Alexis York Lumbard and illustrated by Demi, this book offers children and adults alike a rich, multi-layered journey of courage, self-discovery, and spiritual growth. Highly rated and celebrated for its unique blend of timeless storytelling and exquisite art, it’s a must-have for families seeking meaningful, enduring literature. ## Description Lavishly illustrated by award-winning illustrator, Demi, this magical and inspiring story of the adventures of a flock of wayfaring birds in search of their king will delight children with its tales of overcoming fear, physical hardship, and inner limitations. Based on an 800 year old classical parable, and retold by mother of three, Alexis York Lumbard, it will provide parents with a unique opportunity to teach moral and spiritual development to their children. Review: Delightful - Bought as a present for a small child. His mother loves it and recognises it’s something that her child will enjoy, for different reasons, at different stages of growing up which is what I’d hoped. Review: A Timeless Tale in a Beautiful Book - A common theme in the reviews of this book has been marvel at the book's beauty, from storytelling to illustration, as well as appreciation for its accessibility to all ages, children and adult. Such marvel and appreciation has been my experience as well. If this book can be summed up in one word, it is "beautiful", if in two, it is "beautiful" and "unique", if in three, it is all that and "rich". It is beautiful in many ways, of them are its its captivating storytelling and its tastefully lavish illustration. It is unique in that seldom, or at least not often enough, does an ancient tradition, in this case the Persian Sufi tradition, and the area of contemporary Western children's storytelling meet, and even more rarely do they produce such wonderful pieces of art as this. That is what this book is, a wonderfully holistic piece of art. This book is also rich in many ways. One of them is in the insight it provides, as perhaps most profoundly done in the foreword. This one page contains more reliable insight to the symbolism of birds in the Persian Sufi tradition than days at a conventional library would likely provide a curious soul with. It helps that the author or publisher asked such a well-versed and authoritative scholar to write it. In regards to the story itself, there are probably many reasons why such a story lasts about 800 years and going, and continues to be translated for civilizations as foreign and different from its origin's as the modern Western world's. For one, the profound symbolism within it subtly and effectively invites the contemplative reader to examine his or her own life's journey in contexts similar to those of the characters in the story. One finds difficulty flipping through the pages of this book without somehow relating to the scenes portrayed. Reading this story thus proves to be a moving and personal experience, at least to readers that discern between random choices for characters and scenes, on the one hand, and profound symbolism on the other. This story certainly provides the latter. In that way, this book is rich. In its method of storytelling, both verbal and visual, it is beautiful. In its rare combination of things and in its holistic approach to providing a story, it is unique. I wish for the world's children, and adults, more well-told stories and holistically produced books like this. Many thanks to the author, illustrator, and all those who have brought this gem of a story to the Western world. The divine orchestration that has lead and fueled their efforts has produced a wonderful book for all ages. ## Features - Wisdom Tales ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #454,454 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #448 in Children's Books on Birds #721 in Religious Fiction for Children #3,549 in Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths for Children (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 95 Reviews | ## Images ![The Conference of the Birds - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71aKHcnWk-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delightful *by J***C on 21 August 2023* Bought as a present for a small child. His mother loves it and recognises it’s something that her child will enjoy, for different reasons, at different stages of growing up which is what I’d hoped. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Timeless Tale in a Beautiful Book *by M***D on 23 January 2013* A common theme in the reviews of this book has been marvel at the book's beauty, from storytelling to illustration, as well as appreciation for its accessibility to all ages, children and adult. Such marvel and appreciation has been my experience as well. If this book can be summed up in one word, it is "beautiful", if in two, it is "beautiful" and "unique", if in three, it is all that and "rich". It is beautiful in many ways, of them are its its captivating storytelling and its tastefully lavish illustration. It is unique in that seldom, or at least not often enough, does an ancient tradition, in this case the Persian Sufi tradition, and the area of contemporary Western children's storytelling meet, and even more rarely do they produce such wonderful pieces of art as this. That is what this book is, a wonderfully holistic piece of art. This book is also rich in many ways. One of them is in the insight it provides, as perhaps most profoundly done in the foreword. This one page contains more reliable insight to the symbolism of birds in the Persian Sufi tradition than days at a conventional library would likely provide a curious soul with. It helps that the author or publisher asked such a well-versed and authoritative scholar to write it. In regards to the story itself, there are probably many reasons why such a story lasts about 800 years and going, and continues to be translated for civilizations as foreign and different from its origin's as the modern Western world's. For one, the profound symbolism within it subtly and effectively invites the contemplative reader to examine his or her own life's journey in contexts similar to those of the characters in the story. One finds difficulty flipping through the pages of this book without somehow relating to the scenes portrayed. Reading this story thus proves to be a moving and personal experience, at least to readers that discern between random choices for characters and scenes, on the one hand, and profound symbolism on the other. This story certainly provides the latter. In that way, this book is rich. In its method of storytelling, both verbal and visual, it is beautiful. In its rare combination of things and in its holistic approach to providing a story, it is unique. I wish for the world's children, and adults, more well-told stories and holistically produced books like this. Many thanks to the author, illustrator, and all those who have brought this gem of a story to the Western world. The divine orchestration that has lead and fueled their efforts has produced a wonderful book for all ages. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great book! *by M***. on 27 June 2014* This is a nice illustrated book. But it's not the complete Conference of the birds of Attar. I mean that it tells the whole story with beautiful paintings and a few verses. but it doesn't contain all the verses of the original book. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Conference of the Birds - The Conference of the Birds --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/347605729-the-conference-of-the-birds](https://www.desertcart.us/products/347605729-the-conference-of-the-birds) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-09-16*