The Tales of Nasreddin Hodja by Arkin Gelisin

The Tales of Nasreddin Hodja: Tales for Children

What happens when a wise old man, a stubborn donkey, and a village full of curious people meet everyday problems with a little humour and a lot of unexpected wisdom?

The Tales of Nasreddin Hodja: Tales for Children brings together 25 classic tales featuring one of the world’s most beloved folk characters. Nasreddin Hodja is wise, funny, sometimes clever and sometimes wonderfully foolish—and his surprising answers have made generations laugh while encouraging them to think again. 

From The Pot That Had a Baby and The Smell of Soup to The Coat at Dinner, Yogurt for the Lake, Riding Backward, and many more, each story places Hodja in a humorous situation where ordinary logic takes an unexpected turn. 

Behind the laughter are gentle lessons about honesty, fairness, kindness, curiosity, imagination, common sense, and seeing the world from a different perspective. Each tale concludes with a clearly presented Moral of the Story, helping young readers explore the meaning behind Hodja’s adventures. For example, The Coat at Dinner reminds children not to judge people by their appearance, while Riding Backward shows that doing something differently does not necessarily mean doing it wrong. 

Filled with colourful illustrations, playful storytelling, memorable characters, and timeless humour, this collection introduces Nasreddin Hodja’s traditional tales to a new generation of young readers.

A warm and entertaining collection for children and families to read, laugh, discuss, and enjoy together.

25 illustrated tales • 173 pages

ISBN: 978-1-996845-32-5
Edited by: Arkin Gelisin
Keetup Publishing House