Aladdin’s Lantern

This is a story for children—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. For example, it is believed that green is for children and blue for adults. The story emphasizes that what is assumed to be “natural”, “supposed” and “expected” should be sometimes subverted. A female genie opens the little boy’s eyes to the fact that people should not abide by rigid rules, and suggests that they appreciate all colors.