Born from longing. Made for belonging.

LebanonA Land of Legends and a Home for All

A bilingual cultural coloring book

A little coloring. A lot of discovering. Lebanon: A Land of Legends and a Home for All is a bilingual educational journey that helps children understand the country behind the pictures — its villages, names, traditions, stories, and the many civilizations that have shaped Lebanon over thousands of years.

Created by a Lebanese mother for her daughters—and for every child growing up between two homes.

  • 91pages
  • EN + عbilingual
  • Softcoverbinding
English paperback of Lebanon: A Land of Legends and a Home for All Arabic paperback of Lebanon: A Land of Legends and a Home for All
English paperback of Lebanon: A Land of Legends and a Home for All Arabic paperback of Lebanon: A Land of Legends and a Home for All
Our history made us legendaryOur unity makes us unstoppable.

As children color their way across the country, they discover not only famous places, but also why villages carry the names they do, where traditions come from, how local customs developed, and what makes one region different from another. From ancient cities and mountain towns to food, music, language, crafts, and everyday life, each page opens a small window into Lebanon’s layered cultural heritage.

Created for Lebanese children, diaspora families, schools, and anyone who wants to understand Lebanon more deeply, this is a book about discovering where we come from — and learning that all of these different stories belong to one shared home. It also makes the perfect gift—a keepsake to color, explore, and treasure.

Meet Cedar & Story

A little piece of Lebanon. Stories to carry with you.

Cedar & Story creates books that bring children closer to their roots through stories, language, and creativity. Our first book invites families to discover Lebanon together—in English and Arabic, one coloring page at a time.

Discover some pages

A bilingual coloring page from the book
A bilingual coloring page from the book
A bilingual coloring page from the book
A bilingual coloring page from the book
A bilingual coloring page from the book
A bilingual coloring page from the book

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Where the stories live

A book made to travel between generations, classrooms, homes, and countries.

A grandmother sharing the Lebanon coloring book with her grandson
Across generationsA grandmother’s memories become a child’s discovery.
A sister and brother reading the Lebanon coloring book together on an airplane
Across distancesA little piece of Lebanon for the journey between two homes.
Children coloring pages from the Lebanon book together in a classroom
Across classroomsA joyful way to discover heritage, language, and Lebanon together.
Children coloring pages from the book at a Lebanese diaspora gathering
Across communitiesA shared activity that brings children together wherever they live.

From longing, into belonging

It started with two little girls.

Welcome to Lebanon, a small country with a big heart and a captivating story! Nestled along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, Lebanon is a land of majestic mountains, lush valleys, and ancient cities that have stood for thousands of years.

Due to its unique location and geography, Lebanon has, throughout history, been the setting for countless tales and unforgettable legends. Great civilizations passed through its lands, from mighty pharaohs searching for cedarwood to Roman emperors building temples that touched the stars, and from iron-clad knights guarding stone castles to master stonecutters who carved places to live, pray, and hide into towering cliffs. Lebanon is one of the oldest continuously inhabited regions in the world, with a history spanning more than 5,000 years and archaeological evidence of human life dating back over 7,000 years!

Our history made us legendary, but our unity makes us unstoppable. Every difference between us is a sparkling piece of a magical mosaic that only shines when we are together. Let’s explore our past, cherish our journey, and build a homeland where we all belong.

I first created this book for my daughters, Alexa and Chloe, as a fun and educational way to help them discover Lebanon. As it came to life, I realized it could also find a place in other homes, whether in Lebanon or in the diaspora.

My goal was never to create a history book or a travel guide, but rather to open a small window into Lebanon, especially for children growing up in the diaspora, so they can connect with the beauty of their homeland and its rich history through tales, facts, and simplified illustrations suited to their age.

أهلًا بكم في لبنان، البلد الصغير ذي القصة العظيمة والقلب الكبير! يتربّع لبنان على شواطئ البحر الأبيض المتوسط، وهو موطن الجبال والوديان والمدن العريقة التي صمدت لآلاف السنين!

بفضل موقعه الفريد وطبيعته الجغرافية المميّزة، كان مسرحًا لقصص وأساطير لا تُحصى عبر العصور. لقد مرّت على أرضه حضارات عظيمة؛ من الفراعنة الجبابرة الباحثين عن خشب الأرز إلى الأباطرة الرومان الذين بنوا هياكل تلامس النجوم؛ ومن الفرسان المدرّعين بالحديد الذين يحرسون القلاع الحجرية، إلى البنّائين المبدعين الذين نحتوا أماكن للعيش والصلاة والاختباء بين الجروف الصخرية الشاهقة! كما أنّ لبنان يُعدّ من أقدم المناطق المأهولة في العالم. يمتدّ تاريخه لأكثر من خمسة آلاف عام، والحياة البشرية موثّقة بأدلّة أثرية فيه منذ أكثر من سبعة آلاف عام!

إنّ تاريخنا جعلنا كالأسطورة، لكنّ وحدتنا تجعلنا قوّة لا تُقهر. كل اختلاف بيننا هو قطعة تجمعنا في لوحة رائعة لا تكتمل إلا بتعايشنا. لنستكشف ماضينا، ونعتزّ برحلتنا، ونبني وطنًا يتّسع لنا جميعًا!

لبنان، بالنسبة لي، ليس مجرّد مكان على الخريطة، بل وطن يعيش في الذاكرة والقلب؛ عالم من القصص والذكريات، وروائح طعام شهيّ، وبحر وجبال، وأناس طيّبون يحملون في قلوبهم حبّ الحياة.

أعددتُ هذا الكتاب في البداية لابنتيّ، «ألكسا» و«كلوي»، بطريقة ممتعة وتعليمية تساعدهما على اكتشاف لبنان. ومع تبلور الكتاب، أدركتُ أنّه قد يجد له مكانًا أيضًا في بيوت أخرى، سواء في لبنان أو في بلاد الاغتراب.

لم يكن هدفي يومًا أن يكون هذا الكتاب مرجعًا تاريخيًا أو دليلًا سياحيًا، بل أن أفتح نافذة صغيرة على لبنان، وبخاصة للأطفال الذين يكبرون في بلاد الاغتراب، ليتعرّفوا إلى جمال وطنهم وتاريخه الغنيّ من خلال الحكايات والمعلومات والرسومات المبسّطة التي تناسب أعمارهم. وكذلك حرصتُ على أن تكون اللغة العربية بسيطة وسهلة القراءة، ليتمكّن الأولاد الذين يعرفون شيئًا يسيرًا من العربية من قراءتها.

Olga Hawwa HossriAuthor & creator
Olga Hawwa, author of Lebanon: A Land of Legends and a Home for All
Olga Hawwa · Author

Olga Hawwa is a Public Relations professional with nearly 20 years of experience in brand strategy, media, and storytelling across the U.S. and the Middle East. Through Cedar & Story, she draws on that background - and a deep connection to Lebanese heritage - to create thoughtful and beautifully crafted books that invite children to discover Lebanon with curiosity, pride, and wonder.

Bring the journey home

Color the places. Keep the stories.

ISBN 979-8-9979153-0-8

Children exploring the Lebanon book on an airplane
A little Lebanon, wherever they go.
Children coloring Lebanon pages in a classroom
Children coloring at a Lebanese community gathering

Share Lebanon with your community

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Bring a little of Lebanon into your classroom, cultural event, community gathering, or bookstore. The book combines English and Arabic reading with a coloring activity children can enjoy together.

Tell us where you are, how many copies you have in mind, and when you need them. We’ll discuss pricing and delivery for your order.

Bookstores and libraries: available to order through Ingram. Paperback ISBN: 979-8-9979153-0-8.

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