The Clever Boy and the Terrible, Dangerous Animal - El muchachito listo y el terrible y peligroso animal

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Exploring themes of fear and understanding, the story follows a boy who visits a village where the inhabitants are terrified of an unfamiliar creature. Through his knowledge and demonstrations, he helps them confront their fears. Rooted in a rich oral tradition from the Middle East and Central Asia, this tale introduces children to important aspects of human behavior. It is part of Idries Shah's Sufi literature collection for young readers and is illustrated by Rose Mary Santiago, following her success with The Farmer's Wife.