Overview
The Arabian Nights, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Scheherazade--enchanting tales of jinns, caliphs, viziers and magic carpet rides fill our imagination with wonder.
Ten traditional Arabic folktales retold by Jehanne Moharram are brought to life in this book by the delightful illustrations of Egyptian artist Chaymaa Sobhy. These tales include:
- "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" (Syria)--about a clever servant girl, Morgana, who helps Ali Baba to outwit the thieves
- "The Little Red Fish and the Clog of Gold" (Iraq)--A Cinderella tale about patience and the power of love
- "Prince Hussein and the Magic Carpet" (Saudi Arabia)--A tale of love and levitation from the Arabian Nights
- "Goha and the Price of Steam" (Egypt)--The wise fool, a common figure in Arabic folklore, offers his own unique morals and insights
- And many more!
These stories have been passed down for many generations and continue to shape the worldview of millions of people throughout the Arabic World today--children and adults alike!
This book title, Children's Favorite Arabic Stories (Popular Fables and Folktales from Around the Arabic World), ISBN: 9780804857062, by Jehanne Moharram, Chaymaa Sobhy, published by Tuttle Publishing (May 7, 2024) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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