Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Subtitle: Classic Fairy Tales
Contributors: Adapted by: Yossi Bechar & David Kriss; Illustrations: Dany Kerman
Edition: First edition
Series: B-43007
Publisher: Kidfest International - Avshalom Rubin
Published: 1987
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 31
First sentence: Long ago, in Baghdad, the capital city, lived two brothers from the same family. One was called Kassem and the other Ali Baba, and one day, soon after the death of their father, They divided up between them his property............
Notes: Hello young readers and listeners too!  Hello parents who read along with you.     "ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES" is a famous story that comes from the East. It's one of the tales from "The Arabian Nights" and it has brought generations of people delight. We decided that this time it would be fun to put it into rhyme.  So settle back, turn on the cassette/CD, open the book and you're all set for an adventure out of old Baghdad. You'll meet the Forty Thieves - all bad, stolen treasure in an underground cave. Kind Ali Baba and  Morgiana the brave. This tale has all the mystery of the Orient so take the trip - you'll be glad you went! HAPPY LISTENING AND ENJOYABLE READING.