Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp

In a busy city full of bright colors and wonderful smells, there lived a kind boy named Aladdin. He loved to play in the big marketplace where people sold shiny silks and sweet fruits. This is the story of Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp. One sunny day, a man with a long, long beard asked Aladdin for help. He wanted to find a special treasure, and he needed a brave boy to help him.

The man took Aladdin to a secret cave far away in the sand. The cave was dark and quiet. So dark and so quiet. The man told Aladdin to go inside and find a dusty old lamp. Aladdin was very brave. He went into the dark cave and found the lamp. It was not shiny at all. It was covered in dust. Aladdin rubbed the lamp to make it clean. Rub, rub, rub. POOF! A big, friendly Genie appeared in a swirl of blue smoke. The Genie had a big smile and said he could grant wishes! For his first wish, Aladdin just wanted to go home.

The friendly Genie took Aladdin home safely. With the Genie's help, life became so happy! Aladdin wished for yummy food for his mother. He wished for nice new clothes. He even met a beautiful princess named Badroulbadour, and they became good friends. But the man with the long beard was a tricky sorcerer, and he wanted the lamp. He tried to take the lamp away. But Aladdin was clever and kind, and the Genie was big and strong. They worked together to stop the sorcerer. They learned that being good and brave is the best magic of all. It is a story that shows us that a kind heart is the biggest treasure.

Reading Comprehension Questions

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Answer: A big, friendly, blue Genie came out of the lamp.

Answer: Aladdin found a dusty old lamp in the cave.

Answer: Brave means you do something even if you feel a little scared, like going into a dark room.