Mary E. Wilkins Freeman-Translated by Sobia Hussain

یہ میری ای۔ ولکنز فری مین کی لکھی ہوئی ایک دل چھو لینے والی کرسمس کہانی ہے، جس میں جمی نامی ایک پتلے کی تنہائی، خواہش اور معصوم امیدوں کی عکاسی کی گئی ہے۔ جمی سردیوں میں بےکار ہو کر اداس رہتا ہے، مگر کیا ہوتا ہے جب کرسمس کی رات اس کی التجا سینٹا کلاز تک پہنچتی ہے؟ کیا جمی کو بھی کوئی تحفہ مل پاتا ہے؟ اور بیٹسی کی معصوم محبت اس کی زندگی کو کیسے بدل دیتی ہے؟ یہ جاننے کے لیے آئیے، جمی  کی کہانی پڑھتے ہیں۔

Moral

Urdu

Kahani Aik Christmas Ki

Johanna Spyri

Clara was a thin and pale girl who spent most of her time on a couch that was wheeled from one room to another. She was anxiously waiting for Heidi when, at last, Dete and Heidi were brought into the room by Tinette, the maid. Fraulein Rottenmeier was eager to observe the manners and appearance of Clara’s new companion; however, she didn’t seem very pleased with her. How would Heidi react to Fraulein Rottenmeier’s questions, and will she be able to adjust to this new environment? How will life in Frankfurt differ from her peaceful mountain home? Will Clara like her new companion? Read this part to discover the beginning of a whole new chapter in Heidi’s life filled with surprises, challenges, and new friendships.

Adventure

English

Heidi Part 6

Heidi is an interesting story about a young girl who was taken by her aunt, Dete, to live with her grandfather high up in the Swiss Alps. Heidi was an orphan and had been living with her aunt until the age of five. Her grandfather was a quiet, rude old man who was called Alm-Uncle by the villagers. Despite all this, Heidi was very happy. As she climbed higher and higher, Heidi discovered a world filled with fresh air, happy goats, and a new friend named Peter, the goatherd. But what will happen when she finally meets her grandfather? Will the mountains become her new home, or will she long to return to the valley? Read this first part to learn about how Heidi enjoys life in the mountains and how her grandfather reacts upon seeing his granddaughter for the first time.

Heidi Part 1

Zeenat Iqal Hussain

In the village of Brooklyn, there was a haunted house said to be inhabited by a witch. People were afraid to go near it because of the strange tales and terrifying shrieks that were often heard from within. One day, a young girl named Sabrina happened to wander near the house and was captured by the witch, who cast a spell on her. Despite all efforts, the poor girl could not utter a word. Will she remain silent forever, or will someone come forward to break the witch’s spell? What could be the story behind the witch herself? Read this enchanting story to find out whether the villagers ever free themselves from the witch’s horror!

Fairytale

THE EVIL SPELL

Louisa May Alcott

Once, two eleven-year-old boys, Billy and Tommy, were sitting on a fence, whittling arrows. Tommy, feeling adventurous, suggested they run into the woods and go hunting. While Billy was hesitant and asked many questions in an attempt to avoid the idea, however, Tommy somehow convinced his cautious friend. Together, they headed into the forest with their bows, a few useful accessories, and a basket packed with lunch. Will the boys be able to hunt squirrels or snare any animals? Will they truly enjoy their adventure, or will it turn into real danger? Read this amusing and slightly suspenseful tale to find out what happens to brave Tommy and poor, anxious Billy as they try to live out their wildest dreams.

How They Ran Away

Hussain Adnan-Translated by Atifa Jameel

ایک گاؤں میں ایک نیک دل  بچی رہتی تھی جس کا نام ایلارا تھا۔ ایک شام جنگل میں جڑی بوٹیاں چنتے ہوئے اسے ایک سنہری پَر ملتا ہے جو فینکس کا پَر تھا۔ بچی کے دادا کے مطابق  جو بھی وہ سنہرا پَر فینکس کو واپس کر دے، اس کی خواہش پوری ہو جاتی ہے۔چنانچہ ایلارا بھی فینکس کی تلاش میں نکل کھڑی ہوتی ہے  مگر راستے میں وہ  کئی بار رُکتی ہے—کیا وہ لومڑی کے بچے کو آزاد کرے گی؟ کیا زخمی الو کی مدد کر پائے گی؟ اور جب وہ فینکس کے سامنے پہنچے گی  تو کیا وہ اپنے گاؤں کی پیاس بجھانے کی خواہش مانگ سکے گی؟ ا ن تمام سوالوں کے جواب جاننے کے لیے آئیے کہانی پڑھتے ہیں۔

Sunehri Par Ka Inaam

Flora Annie Steel-Translated by Sobia Hussain

ایک دن ہینی پینی مکئی چن رہی تھی کہ اچانک ہی ایک بلوط کا پھل اس کے عین سر پر آ گرا اور وہ سمجھی کہ شاید آسمان گر رہا ہے۔ ہینی پینی فوراً ہی یہ خبر  بادشاہ تک پہنچانے نکل کھڑی ہوئی۔ راستے میں اس کے ساتھ کئی دوست بھی شامل ہوئے، مگر ایک چالاک لومڑنے ان سب کو  اپنے جال میں پھنسا لیا؟ کیا وہ دوست اس لومڑ سے اپنی جان بچا پائے؟ کیا  ہینی پینی بادشاہ تک خبر پہچانے میں کامیاب ہو سکی؟ یہ جاننے کے لیے آئیے کہانی پڑھتے  ہیں ۔

Fable

Aasman Gir Raha Hai!

Hans Christian Andersen -Translated by Atifa Jameel

یہ کہانی ایک ایسے خوشحال گھر کی ہے  جہاں ایک ننھے بچے کی پیدائش پر ہر طرف خوشیاں بکھری ہیں۔ قسمت کی ہر نعمت اس کے جھولے میں رکھ دی گئی ہے: صحت، دولت، محبت اور آسائشیں۔ مگر پھر بھی ایک کمی باقی ہے، ایک ایسا تحفہ جو ابھی نہیں ملااور وہ ہے ’’آخری موتی‘‘۔وہ انمول موتی جو صرف غم کی پری دے سکتی ہے۔مگر وہ پری کہاں رہتی ہے اور کیا اس موتی کے بغیر خوشیاں نامکمل ہیں ؟ کیا یہ موتی مل پائے گا؟ جاننے کے لیےآئیے   کہانی پڑھتے ہیں ۔

Akhree Moti

Enid Blyton-Translated by Atifa jameel

یہ کہانی دو ہمسایوں کی ہے جو میلے میں انعام جیتنے کے خواب دیکھ رہے تھے۔ دونوں نے بڑی محنت سے اپنی سبزیاں اُگائیں لیکن ایک چھوٹی سی بحث نے سب کچھ برباد کر دیا۔ جھگڑے کے دوران ان کی ساری محنت ضائع ہو گئی اور گاؤں والے تماشا دیکھتے رہ گئے۔ کیا وہ میلے کے مقابلے میں شامل ہو سکے؟ کیا ان کا خواب سچ ہو پایا یا سب کچھ غصّے کی نذر ہو گیا؟ یہ جاننے کے لیے  یہ دلچسپ اور مزیدار کہانی پڑھیے۔

Humor

Chattakh Patakh! Dhap Dhap

Maria Hussain

یہ کہانی ایک ایسی سلطنت کی ہے جو دولت مند تو تھی مگر اختلاف اور ضد نے اسے کمزور کر رکھا تھا۔ جب دشمن نے حملہ کیا تو سب تنہا لڑے اور شکست کھا گئے۔ لیکن کیا ایک بہادر نوجوان اسکندر سب کو جوڑ کر جیت کی راہ دکھا پائے گا؟ آئیے، کہانی پڑھ کر جانیں۔

Woh Jo Sab Ko Jor Gaya

James Baldwin-Translated by Atifa jameel

یہ کہانی ہے اسکاٹ لینڈ کے بہادر بادشاہ رابرٹ بروس کی، جو بارہا شکست کے بعد مایوس ہو گیا تھا۔ مگر ایک ننھی سی مکڑی کی لگن اور ہمت نے اسے زندگی کا نیا سبق سکھایا۔ اب سوال یہ ہے کہ بروس نے اس نصیحت سے کیا سیکھا اور ساتویں بار کی کوشش کا نتیجہ کیا نکلا؟ یہ جاننے کے لیے کہانی پڑھتے ہیں۔

Hoslay Ki Door

Aesop-Translated by Atifa Jameel

ایک دفعہ ایک بھوکے بھیڑیے کی ملاقات ایک پالتو کتے سے ہوئی جس کی جسامت دیکھ کر بھیڑیا حیران رہ گیا اور اس کی خوب تعریف کی۔ جواب میں پالتو کتے نے اسے بھی اس  کی طرح موٹا تازہ ہونے کی ترکیب بتائی لیکن بھیڑیے کو وہ نامنظور ہوئی۔ آخر وہ کیا بات تھی جس پر بھیڑیے نے لذیذ کھانوں کی بھی قربانی دے دی؟ جاننے کے لیے کہانی پڑھیے۔

Azaadi Hazaar  Nemat

Frank Stockton

This story is about a semi-barbaric king who built a strange arena for justice. An accused person had to choose between two doors: behind one was a hungry tiger, and behind the other was a beautiful lady who would become his wife. When the king discovered that his daughter loved a young man of low rank, he sent him to the arena. The princess secretly found out which door held the tiger and which held the lady. What would the princess do? Would she give the right hint to the young man? What would come out of the door he opened—the lady or the tiger? Read this mysterious tale to find out if the young man’s life is saved or not.

Short Story

Mystery

The Lady, or the Tiger?

H.G. Wells

At a table, a man with a scar on his face began to share a strange tale of survival. Years ago, while searching for rare eggs in Madagascar, he and two native companions discovered enormous Aepyornis eggs؛ remains of a giant bird thought to be extinct. But greed and betrayal left him stranded alone on a deserted island with only a canoe, a few supplies, and three of those precious eggs. To his amazement, one of the eggs hatched, and he found himself raising a giant bird he fondly named “Man Friday.” For nearly two years they lived together on the lonely island, until the bird grew into a towering creature with a dangerous temper. Did the scarred man manage to tame this monstrous bird or was he forced to make a terrible choice? What happened when his only friend turned against him? And how did he finally escape the island? Read this captivating tale of adventure and survival to explore the secrets of Aepyornis Island.

Aepyornis Island

Aesop

Once a Jackdaw saw an Eagle carrying a lamb in her strong talons. This made him think that he too was big and strong enough to do the same. So, he spotted a large Ram in a field and landed on its back. But when he tried to fly away with the Ram, what do you think happened? Will the foolish Jackdaw be able to soar like the Eagle? Read this story to find out!

The Eagle and the Jackdaw

Hans Christian Andersen

Once a flax plant felt so happy to be fine and long, dreaming that it would be turned into something beautiful. This thought filled it with joy. But one day, the poor flax was pulled up by its roots and thrown into water, then placed near a fire. Later, it was put on the spinning wheel. These were painful and difficult moments for the flax. Yet, despite all the suffering, it stayed content, knowing that something new awaited. At last, the flax was made into beautiful linen, and it began a new journey full of surprises. But was this really the end of its story or just the beginning of something greater? What will happen to the linen next? Could the flax’s story still continue in an even more unexpected way? Read this story to find out!

The Flax

Peacocks are known for their beautiful, vibrant feathers. But there was a time when they did not have them. One day, the peacock was granted his wish for long, colorful feathers, and from then on, he began to walk proudly among the birds. However, this gift came at a cost. Which quality did the peacock lose because of his new feathers? Was it more important than having beauty alone? Read the story to find out!

The Peacock

L. Frank Baum

In Part 2, Dorothy met a Scarecrow who joined her on the journey to the City of Emeralds, hoping to get some brains. Now, as they walked together, the Scarecrow often stumbled because the road was uneven and many yellow bricks were missing. At noon, they sat down by the roadside near a brook to have some food. Dorothy ate from her basket, but the Scarecrow refused, as he was never hungry. During their rest, the Scarecrow shared his story with Dorothy. What could his story be? And where would Dorothy, Toto, and the Scarecrow spend the night? Read this part to discover the tale of the Scarecrow and why he longs for brains.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Part 3

Muhammad Usman Jalal

’’العيون اليواقظ‘‘ مجموعة رائعة من الحكايات والأمثال الأخلاقية. من خلال شخصيات من الحيوانات والبشر، تعلِّم هذه القصص دروسًا في العقل والصبر والأمانة والصداقة والتدبير. كل حكاية لا تُمتع القارئ فحسب، بل تُرشده أيضًا إلى مبادئ مهمة في الحياة.
يَشْمَلُ هٰذَا الجُزْءُ
في رجل عشق نفسه 
السبع والذئب والثعلب
الديك والثعلب 
في المعدة والاعضاء 
في الشيخ الذي تزوج امرأتين

Poem

Arabic

Al-'Uyn al-Yawqiz (The Watchful Eyes) 18

’’العيون اليواقظ‘‘ مجموعة رائعة من الحكايات والأمثال الأخلاقية. من خلال شخصيات من الحيوانات والبشر، تعلِّم هذه القصص دروسًا في العقل والصبر والأمانة والصداقة والتدبير. كل حكاية لا تُمتع القارئ فحسب، بل تُرشده أيضًا إلى مبادئ مهمة في الحياة.
يَشْمَلُ هٰذَا الجُزْءُ
في الضفدعة والفارة 
في فار الخلا وفار المدينة
في السلحفاة والطيور
في الصياد الجبان
في السبع العاشق

Al-'Uyn al-Yawqiz (The Watchful Eyes) 6

Hammad Younus

One day, a shepherd who used to take the village’s livestock to graze in the forest thought of making fun of the villagers. He began shouting at the top of his voice that a lion had come. However, when the villagers rushed to help him, there was no lion, only the boy laughing. But when the lion came for real, did anyone come to help the poor shepherd? How will the boy be punished for lying? Read this thought-provoking story to find out!

The Lying Shepherd

A crow was flying in search of water, as he was very thirsty due to a long drought that had dried up all the rivers, streams, and lakes. At last, he found a pitcher with very little water in it. Using his clever mind, the crow thought of a plan. He began dropping pebbles into the pitcher and drank the water as it rose. But will other crows follow this wise act? What will one crow do that leads to his death instead of quenching his thirst? Read this story to find out!

Two Crows and a Lesson Told

Once, there lived a crane and a fox who were friends. One day, the fox invited the crane to dinner. However, he served the food on flat plates, making it impossible for the crane to eat with his long beak. What will the crane say to the fox? And how will the fox pay for his mockery? Read this short fable to discover how the crane teaches the fox a lesson in return.

The Crane and the Fox

Once, a hungry bear hunted a deer and was joyfully on his way to enjoy his meal when he encountered a lion, who attacked him to claim the deer for himself. A terrible fight broke out between the lion and the bear, but who will get the deer after the fight? Or will someone else come to claim the meal? Read this story to find out!

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