Veggies with Superpowers: Storytime

Location: Kutubna Cultural Center, Madina Avenues, Nadd Al Hamar, Dubai

This is a joyful children’s story that brings the garden to life. In this book, Maya and Lenny discover a secret world where vegetables are superheroes, each with a special power to help children grow strong, healthy, and confident. Through playful storytelling, colourful characters, and a touch of magic, young listeners learn how everyday veggies share their powers when we eat them, turning meals into adventures and food into fun. It’s a story about curiosity, courage, and discovering that even the smallest bite can have superpower.

Meet the Contributor
Lina Hariri is a children’s book author, cookbook writer, and HR professional with over 15 years of experience working with people across cultures and generations. Her work is rooted in a deep understanding of how habits, confidence, and wellbeing are shaped from an early age. Through playful storytelling, Lina brings vegetables to life as lovable characters, helping children build a positive relationship with food through imagination, curiosity, and joy. Her background in HR and people development strongly influences her writing, reinforcing her belief that nurturing environments at work and at home start with small, everyday choices. Inspired by real families and real kitchens, Lina’s books celebrate connection, culture, and the idea that stories can gently shape healthier, happier futures.

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