Festival Programme
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Lucy Strange: Shadows and Secrets
Dive into windswept lakes, stormy seas and ghostly legends with Lucy Strange, Montegrappa Writing Prize winner and author of The Ghost of Gosswater and The Island at the Edge of the Night. Blending history with supernatural intrigue, Lucy creates atmospheric worlds and unforgettable characters where courage and resilience shine. In this session, she shares the real-life ideas behind her stories and reveals how emotion, magic and mystery come to life on the page.
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Ask Me a Question
The Little Journalist with Mohamed Fathi. Every answer turns into a bigger question, allowing children to delve into a world of curiosity and wonder. Let's discover the power of questioning in opening the doors to knowledge, adventure, and continuous learning.
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Please Fasten Your Seatbelts
Fasten Your Seatbelts and Embark on an Adventure with Noura Al Khoori!A fun-filled session for children inspired by the book Please Fasten Your Seatbelts. Kids will experience their first journey through interactive activities and engaging storytelling, learning the steps of travel from the airport to the airplane, and taking part in games and stories drawn from the fascinating world of aviation.
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50.00 AED
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The World of Tales Characters
Create your own imaginary heroes with Dr. Bashayer Alatrouzi. Children discover story characters and reshape them to create their own worlds. Let's bring adventures full of imagination, fun, and surprise to life.
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50.00 AED
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In My Right Eye, a Garden
An inspiring children’s session featuring Emirati author Dr. Fatma Mohammed, who shares the story In My Right Eye, a Garden, where a mother’s journey with her son Zayed becomes a heartfelt message of love, hope, and embracing differences. Through warm storytelling and interactive activities, children will learn the values of empathy and belonging, and discover the beauty of diversity in the world of People of Determination.
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50.00 AED
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I'm Zuzu
Zuzu (the mischievous shoelace) accompanies Shereen Sabanegh and the children on a fun adventure, where Zuzu learns that change can be confusing at first, but it opens doors to new colors and unforgettable opportunities for fun and discovery.
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50.00 AED
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Mirror Magic: Here Comes the Sun
Join writer-illustrator Sharon King-Chai for Hello Sun, an interactive sensory play session for children under four, full of colour, sound, and imaginative fun for little ones and their families.
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Sidr Honey
A Children’s Session with Emirati Author Reem Al Gurg Exploring the Story Sidra Honey In this engaging session, Emirati author Reem Al Gurg brings to life the tale of Sidra Honey, where the tree becomes a symbol of hope and belonging. Through captivating storytelling and interactive activities, children will discover how a simple story can nurture love for the land and inspire them to protect the environment and heritage.
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50.00 AED
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Mirror Magic: Here Comes the Sun
Join writer-illustrator Sharon King-Chai for Hello Sun, an interactive sensory play session for children under four, full of colour, sound, and imaginative fun for little ones and their families.
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