Animals' Dreams (أَحْلَامُ الْحَيَوَانَاتِ)

In this imaginative and artistically driven book, Walid Taher dives into the whimsical nighttime thoughts of various creatures. Rather than focusing on realistic animal behavior, the story explores the playful and surreal possibilities of what animals might dream about, from flying elephants to fish that long for the sky. Taher’s unique, minimalist illustration style brings a sense of wonder and humor to each page, inviting children to look beyond the surface of the natural world.

The book serves as a creative catalyst for young readers, encouraging them to use their own imagination and empathy. By personifying animals through their dreams, Taher fosters a deeper connection between children and nature, highlighting that everyone—no matter how small or different—has a world of thoughts and aspirations inside them. It is a poetic exploration that celebrates curiosity and the boundless nature of the mind.

Target Age: 4+ years

Author: Walid Taher  (وَلِيد طَاهِر) 

He is a master of "minimalist philosophy," using bold lines and intellectual humor to create books that respect a child’s intelligence. Now based in Marseille, France, his work specifically resonates with the diaspora because it often explores themes of movement, identity, and "the in-between." His most iconic work, The Black Dot (winner of the Etisalat Award), is a perfect example of his style that uses a simple visual metaphor to teach children how to transform obstacles into collective creative solutions.