Grey Heron Books is dedicated to preserving and celebrating Maldivian culture and language. We believe our collection of Maldivian folklore will enrich your assortment and inspire your customers to love and be curious about Maldivian heritage.

Our Story

Mission and Vision

Our mission is to collect and present the oral traditions of the Maldives to young audiences. Our vision is to become a beacon in children's literature, globally recognized for innovative and educational content that honors Maldivian culture. The goal is to pioneer various media formats, from interactive digital platforms to animated stories, nurturing a lifelong love for learning and Maldivian folklore.

Founder

Founded by Shafee Shafeeq who is inspired by Maldivian folk stories for children, which feature vivid characters, humorous plots, and repetitive elements. His work is influenced by early French comics like Asterix and Obelix.

Popular Books

Santhimariyanbu

Join a talkative boy and his reserved friend as they celebrate feasts and encounter a curious creature of the sea! When Santhimariyambu, the local dentist, arrives at their island, she brings a special gift for the boy who brushes his teeth. But what happens to the boy who forgets? Discover the magic and a playful lesson in this Maldivian folktale.

Maameli's seven children love her yummy breadfruit soup. But when the Big Bird of the Big Rock spoils their treat, it's time for a showdown! Can Maameli's children defeat the bird, or will they need help from a magical teardrop? Discover bravery, family, and the wonders of Maldivian folklore in this beautifully illustrated picture book.

Maamelidhaitha

Testimonials

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Loved these books as a kid, it was passed on from grandparents. I heard these stories from my mother. It's a bit different from the way she used to tell me, but I love that it's in a book and I can read from it. Already did tell them from memory. This is better. Thank you. My son loves Anbohfulhaa Dhanbohfulhu.

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The new font size is so much better too. Helps him a lot to read and try to read on his own.

I think you guys have done an amazing job on the illustrations and how the stories have been told.

Started reading Maakanaakalo for my son but couldn't continue the story so had to take a break until he stopped laughing 😂😂😂. Everytime I take a break he wanted me to start the book again from the beginning.

Thank you so much, he really enjoyed the book.

Alhamdulillahi. Your books have always entertained my children a lot. Not only that, the books have helped them get to know about the forgotten folk tales. We couldn't be more grateful for your beautiful contribution to the Dhivehi Kid literature. May Allah enable you to come up with more and more wonderful books. Aameen.

Love these story books and my son loved them too. He enjoyed it very much. They are beautifully illustrated. Hope to see more stories like these.

Wanted to say that we loved Niyami Thakurufaanu book. The story is captivating and the colour palette you have used in this book is stunning! Wish I can draw like you. Well Done! Kids enjoyed it a lot.

Hiii, just wanted to say the illustrations are breathtakingly beautiful!!! Really an amazing job on bringing our fav folklore stories to live with it! My daughter is so keen to read all the books with such keen interest! She's loving it too. Hoping to see more in the near future! Well done!

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