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Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Storytime for Kids

Published
September 16, 2026
Duration
6:53
Summary source
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Last updated
Nov 1, 2026

Discusses kids, family.

Summary

This adapted Middle Eastern folk tale follows a poor woodcutter named Ali Baba who accidentally discovers a hidden cave filled with stolen riches belonging to a band of outlaws. After he brings some of the treasure home, his wealthy but greedy brother, Kasim, attempts to take the rest for himself but is captured and killed by the criminals. The story then…

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Show notes

This adapted Middle Eastern folk tale follows a poor woodcutter named Ali Baba who accidentally discovers a hidden cave filled with stolen riches belonging to a band of outlaws. After he brings some of the treasure home, his wealthy but greedy brother, Kasim, attempts to take the rest for himself but is captured and killed by the criminals. The story then shifts to a dangerous game of wits as the outlaws track Ali Baba to his home to seek revenge. Their attempts to infiltrate the house are repea

Themes

  • kids
  • family