A story about facing your fears and accepting differences, inspired by
Arabic folk tales.
The villagers are afraid of the "Ghoul." For years, they've tiptoed
around the village for fear of disturbing it. The monster doesn't look
like them, and it is believed to eat humans.
One day, the brave Hassan embarks on a dangerous mission to face the
long-feared Ghoul. When Hassan finally meets the Ghoul living on top of
the mountain, he discovers that the Ghoul is just as terrified of people
as they are of him. Hassan and the Ghoul realize that they can still be
friends, despite their differences.
A beautifully illustrated story that can be used as a springboard to
discuss how we perceive those who are different and how our fears and
prejudices may be built on false assumptions.