For exploring decisions with consequences: stolen treasure, a difficult promise or a journey gone wrong. Read independently or together.
Traditional tale from the Arabian Nights · Adapted by Pewitos
Idris sets out to find supper and discovers an angry genie. His quick thinking opens an unexpected path: from a difficult promise to shared bread and a mended net.
Traditional tale from the Sinbad cycle · Adapted by Pewitos
After spending nearly all his inheritance, Sinbad learns to trade and sails into the unknown. A false island and the sea force him to rely on resourcefulness and the help of others. This classic adventure explores patience, gratitude, and learning to care for what we have, with vivid voyage scenes made for shared reading.
Tale included by Antoine Galland in the Arabian Nights · Adapted by Pewitos
Ali Baba works to buy flour and mend his roof. A cave full of gold tests his choices; Morgiana and a patrol of four mounted officers help him face the consequences.
Preview the danger in Ali Baba, The Fisherman and the Genie or Sinbad. Afterwards, ask for a scene that helps explain a character’s decision.
The adventures move at different speeds. Each page has estimated time, full text and available formats; choose by interests and sensitivity as well as age.
