Three unique tales written by one of the great figures of twentieth-century literature and thought and dedicated to his grandchildren. These three tales center on the human being. Tawfiq al-Hakim created them for young readers so he could engage them in the ideas and questions that fill their minds—questions that adults do not always know how to deal with or answer. In his easy, attractive style, al-Hakim addresses children’s bewilderment and curiosity with respect and imagination.