Aladdin is a fictional person from the story Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp, which is part of the Book of One Thousand and One Nights.. Story. Books based on the animated film Aladdin. Check out the story "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp" now to find out the twist in our new Me Books App by downloading it! A 1990 TV movie was based on the Prince Street Players stage musical.