Can stories make learning Arabic more enjoyable?

Fusha | Intermediate B1–B2

Many language textbooks focus on grammar rules and vocabulary lists, but I’ve always wondered if stories might be a more engaging way to learn. I’ve been working on short stories for intermediate learners (B1–B2) and thought I’d share a short excerpt about a rather unusual dog named Kuleib, who understands humans and loves travel and adventure:

مَرحبًا اسمي كُلَيْب… نعم، كُلَيْب أنا من فَصِيلَةِ الآيدِي، فصيلة مَغارِبيّة معروفة بالشّجاعة والذَّكاء، وأحيانًا بشيءٍ من العِناد الأَنيق لسنا منَ الكِلابِ التي تَرْكُضُ خلفَ السيّارات بل. نركض خلف المعاني !

Do you think stories like this can make learning Arabic more fun for intermediate learners?