Arabic edition
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Tales of the First Arabs, Book Two
Al-Ahnaf and the Angry Man
A Story of Self-Control from Early Arabia
An angry man will not stop shouting, and Al-Ahnaf will not answer a word. Then, at the end of the road, Al-Ahnaf says something that changes everything.
Paperback · 8.5 × 8.5 inches · 36 pages · Ages 4 to 10
Choose your edition
Available in Arabic and English, with each edition written to feel natural in its own language.
English edition
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Inside the book
- Twenty-eight full-page illustrations through the story
- A small bird hidden on three pages for the child to find
- Three simple steps to help a child when they feel angry
- A short guide for parents, including a clear safety rule
- Word meanings and a page on the origin of the story
Where the story comes from
The story is preserved by Ibn Qutayba in Uyun al-Akhbar, in his chapter on forbearance and anger.