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The Story of Karbala for Kids
The Story of Karbala for Kids is on Amazon in 7 countries. Here, it is free for everyone. Every child should hear the story of Imam Hussain (A.S), and now every family can, for the generations to come.
- The complete illustrated book
- Ages 7 to 14, lovely read aloud
- Instant download
Prefer the printed book? Get the paperback on Amazon.
Inside the book
What your child will take from it
The gateway to the series. A story every child should know, told with care: why Imam Hussain (A.S) stood against injustice, and who stood with him.
Courage
Why Imam Hussain (A.S) and his companions stood firm for truth and justice, told in words a child can hold.
Faith
How faith guides us through the hardest moments, shown through the people who lived it at Karbala.
Compassion
The kindness at the heart of the story, and how a child can carry it into ordinary days.
Why free
Some stories belong to everyone
We are two friends who make books so that children can love the Ahlul Bayt (A.S) and grow up knowing their story. The Story of Karbala is the one every other book in the series leans on, so we wanted no family, school or mosque class to be without it.
If you read it with your child and it moves you, the best thank-you is to share this page with another family.
How to read it together
- Read it aloud, slowly, in one sitting or a few evenings.
- Pause after each page and ask what your child noticed.
- Answer the question they asked, no more. It is fine to say you will find out.
- Finish with a dua, and talk about one way to be brave this week.
Keep going
More Heroes of Karbala
After the story, meet the heroes one at a time.
Hazrat Ali Asghar (A.S)
The Smallest Soldier of Imam Hussain (A.S)
Aun and Muhammad (A.S)
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Questions
About the free book
Is The Story of Karbala for Kids really free?
Yes. The full illustrated book is a free download for every family and every teacher, today and for the generations to come. You only need your name and email so we can send it and let you know about our other books.
What age is it for?
It is written for children aged 7 to 14, and reads beautifully aloud to younger children with a parent beside them. It tells the story with care: courage, faith and standing for truth, without needless graphic detail.
What is the difference between the free book and the paperback on Amazon?
The paperback is the printed book, sold on Amazon in 7 countries. The free PDF is for reading on a phone, tablet or computer. If you want a copy to hold, keep on the shelf or gift, the paperback is the one to get.
Can I share it with my family, mosque or class?
Please share this page rather than the file. Anyone can download their own free copy here, and it keeps our book safely in the hands of the people it was made for.
What emails will I get?
The book arrives right away. Then you get one short email a day for a week: how to read it with your child, who we are, and our other books and free printables. You can unsubscribe in one click at any time.
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