Usama Bajwa
Can a little kindness bring a whole village’s colors back?When a storm leaves Sami’s village pale and gray, his grandmother gives him a lantern with six dark windows. To fill them, Sami must follow an unexpected clue: look for someone who needs you.Along comes Pip, a tiny dragon who blows bubbles instead of fire. Together, they help a ladybug, share a picnic, make a gloomy frog laugh, and take one small step into the unknown. But when they finally reach the Rainbow Tree, being small feels like a very big problem.Sami and the Lantern of Colors is a colorful illustrated adventure for children ages 5-8, filled with gentle humor, magical places, and a warm friendship. Across 50 pages, the story explores kindness, sharing, patience, listening, and finding courage even when you feel afraid.Enjoy it together at bedtime, share it during storytime, or use Sami and Pip’s choices to start a conversation about helping others and appreciating what makes each of us special.Open the lantern. Follow the bubbles. Discover how small friends can make a bright difference.Sami and the Lantern of Colors