Shade 7 was founded in 2012 to creatively make a positive contribution to the world by designing a long-term source of beneficial knowledge which can help children learn more about religion – and in particular, Islam (primarily through learning resources).
Drawing on Islamic principles, Shade 7 seek to bring the Quran to life in an interactive, memorable and inspirational way . Though specifically targeted to a younger demographic, our Quranic stories for children can be enjoyed by the entire family. Our vision is not ‘Muslimcentric’ – we want to be multi-faith accessible and welcome those from all walks of life to turn to our publications to gain a unique view and understanding of the Quran.
Our first publication, The Story of The Elephant, Surah Al-Feel, Pop-up & Play Book has been financed by a crowd-funding campaign, whereby money for the production of the book was raised through customer pre-sales. Interest for Shade 7 Publishing products has been generated all over the world including in Bahrain, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Germany, Finland, Oman, Malaysia, and throughout the USA.
Shade 7’s founder has been awarded a scholarship by School for Creative Start-ups - we have also seen the book make its way to No. 10 Downing Street with the support of the Department of Business Innovation and Skills in the UK.
This exciting venture has allowed Shade 7 to work with designers, translators, business mentors and a specialist production house to create a novelty Islamic children’s book unlike any other. Our ultimate goal is to make a difference to the educational upbringing of children. We currently have one pop-up book but have 30 more titles that we are working on – what you have just read is merely the first page in the Shade 7 story!
About us
“Seven types of people will be shaded by God under His shade on the day when there will be no shade except His.”
Shade 7 is a global, multilingual publisher of premium Qur’anic pop up books and 3D digital interactive apps that help children learn about all religions but primarily Islam in a fun and engrossing way.
Shade 7 has been established with a foundation of Islamic principles and firmly supports the religious, spiritual and educational development of all children. It takes its name from the prophetic saying that ultimate motivation is to be protected under God’s shade and seek His pleasure throughout our lives with the work we do.
Founded in 2012, its first publication was a Quranic pop-up book ‘The Story of the Elephant’ which tells the much loved story of Surah Al-Feel from chapter 105 of the Holy Quran.
The company has partnered with READ, a charitable foundation, with a pledge to donate 25 books for every 1,000 copies sold, in order to make them accessible to children in all circumstances; we believe that education should not be a privilege, it is a necessity.
Currently, Shade 7 have an ambitious publishing schedule of 30 titles including 3D digital app versions of each of our publications coming soon.
To order your copy of The Story of The Elephant click here.
