Big Dream

Author: Amal Naser
Illustrated By: Basma Hosam
Number of Pages: 28
Year of publication: 2021

It's impossible for donkeys to read, but the hero of our story is a cute donkey with a big dream; which is to be able to read a lot of books, stories and anecdotes. However, in the farm there is no hope of realizing the dream, so he decides to leave for the city in search of libraries, hoping to get books and learn to read, and there a surprise awaits him. Will the donkey learn to read? Will he find a library worthy of his dream?

Values implied in story: 

1. Persistence in dreaming and curiosity despite ridicule and rejection from others.

2. The importance of reading and learning as a means to understand the world and achieve dreams.

3. Not judging others based on their appearance or profession (discrimination against the donkey, who is believed to be unable to read).

4. The friendship and cooperation between the donkey and the old woman to save the library and spread knowledge.

5. The value of knowledge and its impact on changing people's lives, making them more beautiful and broader.

6. The positive message about the role of books in broadening horizons and enriching lives.