Children's Favorite Arabic Stories Fables and Folk Tales from Across the Arabic Speaking World

<b><i>A magical treasury of beloved tales capturing the rich diversity of the Arabic-speaking world!</i></b><br><br><i>Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. The Arabian Nights</i>. Mischievous jinnis, cunning caliphs and talking animals populate a wondrous, minaret-filled world.<br><br><b>Nine traditional folk tales from a variety of Middle Eastern and North African traditions are brought to life by author Jehanne Moharram and the delightful illustrations of artist Chaymaa Sobhy. These include:</b><br><br><ul><li><b>Morgana Saves the Day</b> (Syria): Ali Baba's niece outsmarts the forty thieves, proving along the way that loyalty and bravery can pay richer rewards than jealousy and greed </li><li><b>The Little Red Fish and the Golden Slipper</b> (Iraq): Kindness is the key message in this Cinderella tale—where a fish's friendship outlasts and overpowers a stepmother's wicked ways</li><li><b>Goha and the Price of Steam</b> (Egypt): A wise fool offers valuable lessons on humility, perseverance and how to prepare the perfect meal.</li><li><b>The Fisherman and the Jinni</b> (Yemen): A jinni teaches an angler the importance of clear thinking</li><li><b>And many more!</b></li></ul><br>These stories have been passed down for generations in innumerable versions and retellings. The fables and tales in <i>Children's Favorite Arabic Stories</i> reflect the rich cultural fabric of the Arabic-speaking world which stretches across a vast region from Morocco to Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan to Saudi Arabia and the Emirates—all of which provide the vibrant backdrops to these tales.