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Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Updated: Oct 28


Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 🌟🧞‍♂️

Long ago in Persia, a humble woodcutter named Ali Baba stumbled upon an astonishing secret—one that would lead him into a thrilling adventure filled with danger, treasure, and clever trickery! 🪓🏜️💰

A Secret Discovered 🌿🔍

One day, as Ali Baba journeyed through a rocky valley with his mules, he saw a cloud of dust approaching. His heart pounded—bandits! He quickly hid himself and his mules in a large tree, watching from above as a band of forty armed thieves, led by a scar-faced captain, arrived. 🏇🏴‍☠️

To Ali Baba's amazement, the captain stood before a rock and shouted, "Open Sesame!" Magically, a hidden door in the rock opened, revealing a cavern inside. The bandits entered, and when they returned with heavy bags of treasure, the captain shouted, "Shut Sesame!" and the door closed.


Ali Baba’s Newfound Wealth 💎🏺

Once the bandits were gone, Ali Baba couldn’t resist exploring the cavern. He whispered "Open Sesame!" and the door opened for him, revealing mountains of gold, glittering jewels, and all manner of riches! He filled his bags with gold and hurried home, eager to share the secret with his wife, Maryam, and his brother, Kassim. 💰🌟


Kassim’s Greed Brings Trouble 😡👑

Kassim, overwhelmed by greed, sneaked out early the next morning, hoping to gather more treasure for himself. He found the cave and entered easily, but in his excitement, he forgot the magic words to reopen the door! He tried "Open Barley", "Open Wheat", and even "Open Bubblegum!", but nothing worked.

Soon, the bandits returned and found Kassim trapped inside. Furious, they made sure Kassim would never reveal their secret again! 😱🪓


A Secret Burial 🌙🪦

When Kassim didn't return home, Ali Baba went to search for him. He found his brother's remains in the cave, and with the help of a friendly but forgetful tailor, gave Kassim a proper burial. But the tailor’s loose lips would soon cause trouble! 😬

The Robber Captain’s Revenge 🕵️‍♂️🧔🏽‍♂️

The robber captain, while searching for the mystery thief, overheard the tailor bragging about sewing Kassim’s remains. Disguised as a merchant, the captain arrived at Ali Baba's home, bringing forty jars—one filled with oil, but the others hiding the remaining thieves! 🏺🕵️‍♂️

Maryam Saves the Day! 🧠🔔

Maryam discovered the plot when she heard voices coming from the jars. Without hesitation, she knocked out the disguised captain with a frying pan! 👊🍳 Ali Baba was shocked until Maryam ripped away the captain’s disguise, revealing his true identity. Together, they called for the town guards, who captured all the bandits hidden in the jars. 🏰🚓

Thanks to Maryam’s clever thinking, Ali Baba and his family were safe, and they inherited the treasure of the forty thieves. They could use the magic words “Open Sesame!” whenever they needed something, and lived a life of comfort and happiness. 🎉🏺💎


What We Learned from the Story 📚✨

  • Greed Leads to Trouble: Kassim’s desire for more treasure brought him nothing but trouble. It’s important to appreciate what we have! 😬💔

  • Quick Thinking Saves the Day: Maryam’s bravery and quick thinking helped save her family from danger. 🌟💪

  • Teamwork Is Key: Ali Baba, Maryam, and the town guards worked together to outsmart the thieves and keep everyone safe. 🤝🏰


Ali Baba’s Adventure Quiz: Do You Remember? 🧠✨

Let’s see how much you remember from the story!

  1. What did the bandit captain shout to open the cave?

    A. Open Barley 🌾

    B. Open Sesame 🌿

    C. Open Bubblegum 🍬

    D. Open Wheat 🌾

  2. How many thieves were in the band?

    A. 30 🏴‍☠️

    B. 20 🚨

    C. 40 🏇

    D. 50 🏰

  3. What did Kassim forget when he tried to leave the cave?

    A. The treasure 🪙

    B. The magic words 🗣️

    C. His horse 🏇

    D. His shoes 👞

  4. Who discovered the thieves hidden in the jars?

    A. Ali Baba 🧔

    B. Kassim 😡

    C. Maryam 💪

    D. The town guards 🚓

  5. What did Maryam use to knock out the disguised captain?

    A. A sword 🗡️

    B. A rolling pin 🍳

    C. A frying pan 🍳

    D. A broom 🧹


Answers:

  1. B. Open Sesame 🌿

  2. C. 40 🏇

  3. B. The magic words 🗣️

  4. C. Maryam 💪

  5. C. A frying pan 🍳


Don't forget to explore more enchanting children’s stories from By Kids For Kids Story time! 🎧✨

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