In Schools: Fiction Book Projects
As part of a partnership with Children's Services at Manchester City Council, the Trust has worked with some Manchester Primaries to produce fiction books based upon international Folk Tales.
So far, the Trust has produced:
Ebony Mya and the Seven Duppies
Pupils from St Margaret’s Primary School in Whalley Range have worked with the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Education Trust to update a classic children’s story with a multicultural twist. Order Ebony Mya here
Gift of Colours
The Gift of Colours is a picture book for children aged 5-7, created by Year 1 children in Manchester. The children retell and illustrate a traditional African folk-tale. A woman injured while collecting palm-nuts meets three birds and asks them to help her. Only one agrees and his kindness is rewarded with a gift of colours. Order Gift of Colours here
Mohini and the Monster
A long time ago in India there lived a monster called Bhasmasura. He was a gigantic monster with sharp claws, a hairy, multi-coloured body and fangs like swords. Bhasmasura lived in a cave high up in the mountains. He had a magic power: if he put his hand on someone’s head they would turn into a handful of ash! Made in conjunction with St Thomas Community Primary School. Order Mohini and the Monster here
