
Arabic Folktales for Children
Timeless Stories to Share in English and Arabic (free Online Audio Recordings and Bilingual Text)
Tuttle Publishing · Print & ebook · October 21, 2025
Timeless stories to share in English and Arabic, engagingly retold for young readers.
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- Who it’s for
- Eight folktales from across the Arabic-speaking world appear in parallel English and Arabic text.
- Themes
- Arabic-speaking cultures, Friendship and helping one another, Gentle life lessons
- Genres
- Country & Ethnic Folktales, Middle Eastern & Arab American Stories, Fairy Tale Collections
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Timeless stories to share in English and Arabic, engagingly retold for young readers. This exciting collection of eight folktales presented in parallel English and Arabic text brings together favorites from a storytelling tradition rich in humor, warmth, and gentle life lessons.
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Drawing on oral and written sources from across the Arabic-speaking world, award-winning author Hadil Ghoneim has crafted a fun and unique anthology for heritage language learners as well as anyone seeking to introduce young readers to diverse cultures. With free online audio you can read-aloud and listen along to each story in both languages! The stories include: - Goha and His Son: The beloved folk character Goha teaches his son that it's impossible to please everyone - A Tale About Friendship, Part One and Two: A turtle, a crow, and their animal friends show that when we help each other out, we can overcome any challenge - The Woodcutter and the Lion: A woodcutter uses his quick wit to outsmart a lion - And four more great stories! Illustrator Ayah Khamis brings the tales to life with expressive characters, glowing color combinations, and detailed depictions of buildings and other local details. The book is a valuable addition to the library of any family or teacher who wants to build cultural connections through the magic of stories.
English and Arabic Tales
Eight folktales from across the Arabic-speaking world appear in parallel English and Arabic text.
Come here for
- Folktales presented in parallel English and Arabic text
- Free online audio for listening along in both languages
Expect
- Stories featuring Goha, a woodcutter, and animal friends
- Illustrations with expressive characters, glowing colors, and local details
Where it sits
| Country & Ethnic Folktales | 54% |
|---|---|
| Fairy Tale Collections | 46% |
| Middle Eastern & Arab American Stories | 36% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Kids' Foreign Language
- Country & Ethnic Folktales
- Asian Myths & Legends
- Authors
- Hadil Ghoneim
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Published
- October 21, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Arabic-speaking cultures · Friendship and helping one another · Gentle life lessons
- Reading lane
- Kids' Foreign Language