Masaldan Erdeme
A Jerusalem Tale – Children Helping Palestine
Kudüs Masalları5 minages 3-8
The story teaches compassion, cooperation, practical generosity, hope, and remembering peace in prayers during difficult times.
What the tale is about
Zorbulu Zehra is heartbroken by the suffering in Palestine and begins searching for a way children can help. In her neighborhood and school, children collect their pocket money while people look for ways to send medicine, food, and drinks. A bird’s repeated movements and a dream about a colorful balloon seller inspire Zehra to imagine a remarkable plan. She invites children around the world to gather aid and send it toward Gaza in balloon clusters waiting near the border. The story celebrates compassion, teamwork, hope, peace, and prayers for Jerusalem and Masjid al-Aqsa.
What this tale teaches
The story teaches compassion, cooperation, practical generosity, hope, and remembering peace in prayers during difficult times.
Characters
Zorbulu ZehraThe birdThe balloon sellerChildren around the worldEgyptian children
Questions to ask your child afterwards
- Why was Zehra sad about Palestine?
- What supplies were children collecting?
- What was Zehra’s balloon idea for sending aid?
Listen to A Jerusalem Tale – Children Helping Palestine ad-free in the Masaldan Erdeme app, download it for offline bedtimes and follow along with the karaoke text.
