A Magician puts an Elephant in His Hand

Author: Al Hasan Benmuna
Illustrated By: Nadine Issa
Number of Pages: 28
Year of publication: 2019

magician takes a dove out of his hat, transfer a small candy into a ball, and then disappears after a few moments. He turns into Kangaroo and a lion, and suddenly a huge elephant enters through the gate, and he puts it on the palm of his hand. And the little ones, what happened to them?

Values implied in story: 

1. Distinguishing between Reality and Fantasy: Storytelling helps children recognize the difference between reality and dreams or fantasy, encouraging them to use their imagination healthily.

2. Developing Creative Imagination: Storytelling encourages children to unleash their imagination, which contributes to the development of creative thinking and expression skills.

3. Amazement and a Love of Exploration: Storytelling develops children's sense of wonder and a love of learning about the unknown, which supports scientific curiosity and active learning.

4. The Joy of Storytelling Without Losing Balance: Storytelling helps children enjoy wonderful stories and tales without losing their balance between dream and reality.