Listen or read along. “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves” is a free
classic fairy tale for ages 4–6, narrated aloud in about 5 minutes.
The full text is below, and the Sleepfox app reads it to your child with a
calm voice, a dimming screen and a gentle sleep timer.
Once upon a time, there lived a kind woodcutter named Ali Baba.
Every day, he gathered firewood in the quiet forest.
He whistled soft tunes as he worked.
One afternoon, Ali Baba heard hoofbeats in the distance.
He climbed a tall tree to see who was coming.
Forty travelers on horses rode up to a big rocky hill.
The leader called out in a gentle voice, "Open Sesame!"
And the rock opened like a door…
Inside was a cave filled with sparkling treasures.
The travelers rested there, sharing stories and laughter.
When they left, Ali Baba climbed down from his tree.
He whispered the magic words, "Open Sesame."
The cave door opened for him too.
Inside, he saw golden coins and shimmering jewels.
He took just a little bit to help his family.
At home, Ali Baba's wife was so surprised.
"We must be careful," she said softly.
They decided to keep their secret safe and cozy.
But Ali Baba's brother Cassim was very curious.
"Please tell me your secret," Cassim asked.
Ali Baba kindly shared the magic words.
Cassim went to the cave the very next day.
He said, "Open Sesame," and stepped inside.
But he was so excited, he forgot the magic words to leave.
He tried "Open Barley" and "Open Wheat"…
Nothing worked.
Ali Baba grew worried when Cassim didn't come home.
He went to the cave and called, "Open Sesame."
There was Cassim, sitting and feeling quite silly.
"I forgot the words," Cassim whispered.
Ali Baba smiled and took his brother's hand.
Together, they walked home under the starry sky.
The forty travelers came back and noticed footprints.
"Someone has found our resting place," they said.
They decided to visit the village and make new friends.
The leader knocked gently on Ali Baba's door.
"We know you found our cave," he said kindly.
"We were keeping those treasures for someone honest."
"You only took what you needed," the leader smiled.
"That shows a good and gentle heart."
The travelers and Ali Baba became wonderful friends.
They shared the treasures with the whole village.
Everyone had enough, and no one went without.
Now Cassim remembered to write important things down.
Ali Baba still gathered firewood, but not as much.
And the forty friends visited often for tea and stories.
On quiet evenings, they all sat together…
Watching the sunset paint the sky in soft colors.
The cave became a secret meeting place for kindness.
And Ali Baba's family felt safe and warm…
Tucked in their beds each night…
Dreaming of magic words and gentle friends…
And treasure chests filled with love and starlight.
The moon rose high and round above their home.
Everyone in the village slept peacefully.
And Ali Baba smiled in his sleep…
Knowing tomorrow would bring another beautiful day.
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