Books, programs for children and teens, and family experiences

Imagination, attention and thought become tools for life.

Magic Carpet connects stories and imagination with practical tools for everyday life. Alongside books for preschool and the early elementary years, we offer author visits, workshops and year-long programs for children and teens ages 5–15, as well as family evenings. Each experience is adapted to the age group and setting, connecting families, schools and Jewish communities in Israel and around the world.

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Hebrew cover of The Magic Carpet and the Colorful Glasses
Hebrew cover of The Magic Carpet and the Garden of Thought
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A book for a child. A language for a family. A bridge between communities.

How would you like to be part of the journey?

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Discover the Books

Meet Tik and Tak in two imaginative Hebrew stories. Book One also has an English edition.

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Continue at Home

Enjoy free ideas for conversation, imagination, play and creativity inspired by the books.

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Books for Children in Israel

Purchase books from the Foundation for children and educational settings in Israel.

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For Schools & Communities

Explore author visits, workshops, family evenings and age-adapted year-long programs for schools, federations and community organizations.

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The stories behind the worlds

The Magic Carpet Book Series

Two colourful, imaginative Hebrew stories told in rhyme — created for reading aloud, meaningful conversation and moments children and adults will want to revisit. Book One is also available in an English edition; current stock information is shown in the shop.

The Magic Carpet and the Colorful Glasses
Book One

The Magic Carpet and the Colorful Glasses

Tik and Tak set out on a journey where imagination opens new ways of seeing and helps them discover strengths that already live within them.

Seeing things through colourful lenses — a fresh, hopeful perspectiveConnecting with inner strengths in challenging momentsDeveloping a gentle and encouraging inner voiceA practical shared language for familiesFor preschool and the early elementary years
The Magic Carpet and the Garden of Thought
Book Two

The Magic Carpet and the Garden of Thought

The journey continues into a magical garden where thoughts take shape, and children are invited to nurture a supportive thought and connect it with one small step.

Developing empowering languageNurturing supportive thoughtsPractising letting go of troubling thoughts through imaginationFor preschool and the early elementary yearsSpace for a child's photo and personal Garden of Thoughts
When imagination becomes a tool for lifeChildren discover how attention, imagination and thought can help them explore their inner world, see new possibilities and choose a next step that feels right for them.

Free for Families

The journey can continue at home

Explore simple conversation starters, imaginative journeys and creative activities inspired by the books.

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Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Education Meir Shimoni with author Mor Ben Zaken and the Magic Carpet books
Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Education Meir Shimoni and author Mor Ben Zaken at a presentation of the books and the work supporting children in Israel.
Books being shared with children on the beaches of Eilat

From the heart of Canada to children in Israel

A need that became a mission

In response to the distress Mor saw among children, parents and educators in Israel following October 7, 2023, the books, tools and educational approach were created to offer an accessible shared language of imagination, inner strength and resilience. Thousands of books have since been given to children, alongside volunteer activities in educational settings and communities.

Thousands of books givenActivities with childrenConnections across Israel and the Jewish world
2Books for children and families
Thousandsof books given to children in Israel
Israel & the WorldGrowing connections with Jewish communities

The Heart of the Approach

An inner journey that connects with everyday life

Through story and age-appropriate guided imagery, children practise pausing, turning their attention inward and using imagination, thoughts and words with intention. They then return to the here and now and choose a tool or small step they can try in real life.

Tik and Tak pausing inside a colourful imaginary world
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Pause and notice

Tik and Tak travelling through imagination on the Magic Carpet
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Use imagination with intention

Tik and Tak walking along a path in the Garden of Thoughts
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Return and choose a step

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Imagination is not an escape from reality. It is a brief space from which children return to the here and now, notice what is happening and consider what may help.

Year-long programs for ages 5–15

Shared ideas.
New depth at every age.

Imagination, thoughts, empowering words and inner strength, explored through age-appropriate language and activities. The illustrations below offer a glimpse into the eight worlds and seven tools of the ages 5–7 program.

Tik and Tak travelling on the Magic Carpet
A glimpse into the world

The Magic Carpet

A beloved grandmother surrounded by hearts
A glimpse into the world

The Garden of the Heart

Tik and Tak in the Garden of Thoughts
A glimpse into the world

The Garden of Thoughts

Story and imaginationLearning through experienceLanguage for everyday life
Author Mor Ben Zaken

Behind the Books and the Approach

Meet Mor Ben Zaken

Author, creator and developer of the Magic Carpet approach, and founder of Color the World Brillora Foundation.

Seeing the needs of children, parents and educators in Israel, Mor set out to create stories and practical tools that bring together imagination, inner strength, hope and resilience.

Her vision extends beyond Israel: to create a shared language that connects children in Israel with children and Jewish communities around the world.

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Would you like to continue the journey?

Let's find the right starting point for your family, school or community

Books for home, a school workshop or a community family evening — tell us what interests you.

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Color The World Brillora Foundation is the seller and receives all payments for books, activities and programs.