Sudanese Folktales (expand it)
Mariam & The Naughty Chicken
Mariam’s mischievous chicken keeps getting into trouble. It flies over the fence and into the village’s most feared house—a house nobody dares to enter. Determined, Mariam ventures into it to retrieve her chicken—and what she discovers surprises everyone.
Anjetu & Nijaima
Two sisters, Anjetu and Nijaima, are as different as can be. Nijaima is kind and helpful, while Anjetu is selfish and lazy. When their stepmother sends them both on a challenging mission, they each encounter unexpected helpers—or challengers—along the way in an adventure that will test their hearts.
Alhadeeya and the Village Girls
Alhadeeya, a gentle girl living with her grandmother, safely returns home every day after school. But one afternoon, envious village girls lure her into the forest to play—setting her up for trouble. What happens next?
The Poor Woodcutter
A humble woodcutter chops wood day after day to survive. One day, he encounters an old man who grants him a magical gift. But as with many gifts of magic, it comes with unexpected consequences…
The Cats & The Mice
Tensions brew in the courtyard—or hosh. The cats are plotting something, and the mice are uncertain whether to trust them. Will their fears prove true or false?
Fatna and her brother Mohamed share a house in the forest. Each evening, Mohamed sings a special song so Fatna will recognize him and open the door. But one night, something—or someone—different responds…
Kiret the Goat
Kiret is playful and curious but also stubborn—she never listens! One day, she begs her older sister, Almi’za Saneeya, to go with her to the park with their goat sisters. Kiret has an amazing time—but when it’s time to return home, she refuses. Almi’za teaches her an unforgettable lesson.
Lolaba and the Eagle
In a quiet forest, a brother and sister live simple lives. One day, the brother traps what he thinks is a bird—but instead, he captures a talking eagle! This is no ordinary bird—it can sing, and its songs are full of magic.
The Father and Three Sons
A father with three sons—Hassan, Ahmed, and Mohamed—poses an important question to them. Their answers (and the choices they make) lead to an unexpected lesson.