In a magical tale of friendship, an orphaned child meets an orphaned kitten and his life is changed forever.
Based on a real refugee boy’s story, Spot and the Little Boy is a tale of kindness that will take children on a journey of imagination. In this bilingual workshop, author Rym Ghazal will lead storytelling and craft activities to bring Spot to life.
The tutor: Rym Ghazal is an award-winning writer, journalist, peace ambassador and more. A member of the Hunna literary group, she is the author of the picture book Spot and the Little Boy as well as Maskoon, a novel based on a haunted palace in the UAE. Profits from Spot and the Little Boy are donated towards helping orphans.
Ticket admits 1 child and 1 accompanying adult. All materials provided.
Language: Arabic, English
See also other kids storytelling workshops at Emirates Airline Festival of Literature:
'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' Workshop
Kiran Millwood Hargrave: The Girl of Ink & Stars
Philip Ardagh: The World of Moominvalley
Read with Biff, Chip and Kipper: Oxford Reading Tree
Tom Moorhouse: The New Adventures of Mr Toad
Credit: image of Rimal Books
Age
6–10
Price
Workshop fee: 100 AED
Links
Address
DubaiInterContinental Dubai, Festival City, Dubai