The Tale of Keloglan - Keloglan and the Good-Hearted Sultan

Masallar16 minages 3-8

The story teaches honesty, courage, hard work, love of family, wisdom, and using good ideas to help others.

What the tale is about

Keloglan is loved by everyone in his little village because he is honest, brave, hardworking, and kind. A good-hearted Sultan and Suna Sultan, who have long wished for a child, send soldiers across the country to find the cleverest and most truthful children. Keloglan is invited to the palace, but he cannot bear to leave his mother and village behind. After spending one night as an honored guest, he suggests building a school where children can learn wisdom, honesty, and courage. The Sultan accepts his thoughtful idea, and Keloglan happily returns home with food and gold.

What this tale teaches

The story teaches honesty, courage, hard work, love of family, wisdom, and using good ideas to help others.

Characters

KeloglanKeloglan’s motherthe Good-Hearted SultanSuna Sultan

Questions to ask your child afterwards

Why did Keloglan not want to live in the palace?
What solution did Keloglan suggest to the Sultan and Suna Sultan?
What did the Sultan give Keloglan when he returned to his village?

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