A nasty magician locks Aladdin in a cave. But why? And how on earth did he get out? Aladdin and the Magic Lamp is a great story that teaches children about the importance of staying true to yourself, honesty and recognising true friends. It highlights the negative consequences of gaining from dishonesty and the benefits of integrity in finding true happiness. Our retelling of Aladdin and the Magic Lamp also focuses on themes of consequences of greed, the value of friendship, loyalty, honesty and integrity. Aladdin is part of a collection of folktales called the Arabian Nights. The tales were compiled over many centuries, having roots within parts of Middle Eastern and South Asian cultures.