Publications Aladdin’s Lantern

This is a story for children—written by Omaima Abou Bakr and illustrated by Sherif Danish—in which a little boy is confused and cannot understand why people have to follow fixed patterns in their lives. This is symbolized by the designation of green to children and blue to adults. The story emphasizes that what is assumed to be “natural”, “supposed” and “expected” should sometimes be subverted. A female genie opens the little boy’s eyes to the fact that people should not abide by rigid rules, and she suggests that they appreciate all colors.