Beyond the Mountain

Written by: Nadia Al Raeesi

Illustrated by: Dalal Al Jaberi

When the valley runs dry, the journey begins.

In a green valley surrounded by mountains, a giraffe, an elephant, a fox and a gazelle share happy days, until the rain stops and the pond grows smaller each day. The giraffe lifts her head toward the distant mountain and wonders what lies beyond it. So begins a journey in which the fox carries his fears with him, step by step, and discovers along the way what he never knew about himself.

A story of friendship and courage, and of the first step into the unknown. Published under the National Media Authority's "First Release" initiative.

Recommended age: 6–10 years