The Adventures of Abdi

The Adventures of Abdi
A man stands in white clothing wrapped around his whole body, and a number of swords attached to his waist. In front of him stands a little boy in blue tunic and white turban. The book and author name is written in capital font in white square boxes on top of the image.
Book cover featuring artwork by Olga Dugina and Andrej Dugin
AuthorMadonna
IllustratorOlga Dugina
Andrej Dugin
Cover artistOlga Dugina
Andrej Dugin
Subject
GenreChildren's literature
Set inMiddle East
PublisherCallaway
Publication date
November 8, 2004
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint
Pages32
ISBN978-0-670-05889-1
OCLC56682267
LC ClassPZ8.M26

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.