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Arabian Nights

Enter the magical world of the Arabian Nights with our collection of 29 tales from this legendary anthology. Also known as One Thousand and One Nights, this masterpiece of world literature brings together stories from the Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa within the famous frame tale of Scheherazade.

Our collection includes the most celebrated Arabian Nights tales: the adventures of Sinbad the Sailor, Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, and other stories of genies, flying carpets, hidden treasures, and enchanted cities. These tales blend adventure, romance, humor, and moral wisdom in narratives that have captivated audiences for over a thousand years.

Each story is retold for modern readers with vivid illustrations in the Amar Chitra Katha style. Perfect for bedtime reading, classroom use, and anyone who loves classic adventure stories with moral depth.

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Hassan of Basra and the Bird Maiden Arabian Nights Ages 9-12

Hassan of Basra and the Bird Maiden

A merchant falls in love with a supernatural bird maiden, but his inability to accept her magical nature leads to heartbreak and separation.

The Barber’s Tale of His Sixth Brother Arabian Nights Ages 9-12

The Barber’s Tale of His Sixth Brother

One of six brothers, a fool who relies on trickery rather than honest work, faces ridicule and ruin when his schemes inevitably collapse.

Scheherazade and the Sultan Arabian Nights Ages 9-12

Scheherazade and the Sultan

A brilliant maiden captures a tyrant sultan's heart through nightly stories, slowly transforming him from a murderous despot into a just ruler through the power of narrative.

The Enchanted Garden of Iram Arabian Nights Ages 9-12

The Enchanted Garden of Iram

Adventurers search for the legendary Garden of Iram, a paradise said to contain infinite riches, only to discover that some wonders demand respect over conquest.

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The Seven Voyages of Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage Arabian Nights Ages 9-12

The Seven Voyages of Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage

Sinbad ventures forth once more, driven by greed and desire for greater riches, encountering monstrous creatures and life-threatening storms on the open sea.

The Enchanted Horse and the Princess of Bengal: Love Across the Skies Arabian Nights Ages 9-12

The Enchanted Horse and the Princess of Bengal: Love Across the Skies

A prince pilots an enchanted horse to win the heart of a princess from distant Bengal, but they must prove their love through trials and trials.

The Fourth Voyage of Sinbad: Escape from the Cannibals Arabian Nights Ages 9-12

The Fourth Voyage of Sinbad: Escape from the Cannibals

Stranded on an island inhabited by flesh-eating giants, Sinbad must use his wits to escape becoming the next meal in this perilous fourth voyage.

The Ebony Horse: A Tale of Love and Deception Arabian Nights Ages 9-12

The Ebony Horse: A Tale of Love and Deception

A magical horse crafted by a sorcerer enables a prince to soar through the clouds and meet a princess, but enchantment masks a sinister plot.

The City of Brass: A Lesson in the Vanity of Power Arabian Nights Ages 9-12

The City of Brass: A Lesson in the Vanity of Power

A caliph's obsession with discovering an enchanted city of brass, where he believes immortality awaits, leads him to uncover only decay and vanity.

The Wise Girl of Turkey Arabian Nights Ages 9-12

The Wise Girl of Turkey

Read 'The Wise Girl of Turkey' — a classic Arabian Nights story about honesty. In a prosperous but often troubled kingdom in Anatolia, there ruled a Sul...

The Enchanted Horse Arabian Nights Ages 9-12

The Enchanted Horse

Read 'The Enchanted Horse' — a classic Arabian Nights story about courage. In the great kingdom of Persia, during an age when magic still walked the ear...

The Prince and the Sphinx Arabian Nights Ages 9-12

The Prince and the Sphinx

Read 'The Prince and the Sphinx' — a classic Arabian Nights story about courage. In ancient Egypt, when the pyramids were still bright with polished lim...

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