Aladdin and the Magic Lamp (Rabbit Ears Books)
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Summary
This 1995 Rabbit Ears Books edition of Aladdin and the Magic Lamp presents James Howard Kunstler's retelling of the well-known tale, aimed at general interest readers and families seeking a concise, dramatized version.
Why this book now
A compact, illustrated-friendly retelling remains a handy pick for parents, classroom read-alouds, and folktale collections.
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- You collect retellings of classic folktales.
- You want a short, dramatized Aladdin for family reading.
- You need the original Arabian Nights scholarly text.
- You expect extensive critical apparatus or annotations.
- You are specifically hunting for the newest framing rather than a backlist perspective.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780689800634
Worth buying if: You collect retellings of classic folktales.
Skip it if: You need the original Arabian Nights scholarly text.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Balanced Moderate time
A brief, accessible retelling suitable for a single sitting or a short read-aloud session; ideal for casual readers and families.
What stands out here
This entry highlights James Howard Kunstler's 1995 Rabbit Ears Books edition from Simon & Schuster, a concise retelling in the General Interest lane.
Best way to approach it
Approach as a straightforward, performable folktale retelling—best enjoyed aloud or as a light, single-session read.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780689800634
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