Some of the best-loved stories in the world, originating in Persia, India, and Arabia, are retold especially for children.The ragamuffin Aladdin finds an old lamp which makes his fortune; a prince disappears on a flying horse; A falcon proves wiser than a king…These tales of kings and princes, magicians, and talking beasts, which were daily entertainment in India, Persia, and Arabia over a thousand years ago, are retold especially for children in this vivid, fresh collection.