Keloğlan and Zehra Sultan: The Joy of Helping Others

Masallar15 minages 3-8

The tale teaches that helping those in need with honesty and humility brings lasting joy to the heart.

What the tale is about

In a hopeful village beyond distant mountains, the clever and helpful Keloğlan follows the trail of a fragrant bottle, a red piece of cloth, and a handkerchief into the forest. Inside a little hut, he finds Zehra, a princess separated from her family after a bridge collapsed, her carriage broke, and bandits attacked her camp. Keloğlan brings her to his mother’s warm home, comforts her, and sets out to guide her safely back to the palace. Their long journey grows into a treasured friendship, while Keloğlan’s honesty and kindness bring happiness to everyone.

What this tale teaches

The tale teaches that helping those in need with honesty and humility brings lasting joy to the heart.

Characters

KeloğlanPrincess ZehraKeloğlan’s motherThe Sultan of the Northern Kingdom

Questions to ask your child afterwards

Where did Keloğlan find Zehra?
What troubles had Zehra faced on her journey?
What did Keloğlan ask the sultan for, and what reward did he receive?

Listen to Keloğlan and Zehra Sultan: The Joy of Helping Others ad-free in the Masaldan Erdeme app, download it for offline bedtimes and follow along with the karaoke text.