Understanding how a story makes us feel is often tied to the subtle visual cues of colour, expression, and setting. Wise Compass helps children develop this visual literacy by providing stunning, full-page illustrations that are intentionally designed to create a specific mood. In a story like ‘Road Rage’, the use of warmer, more intense colours and strained facial expressions help the child feel the rising tension of the character’s anger. When the plot shifts toward Sabr, the palette becomes cooler and more serene, reflecting a state of peace. By noticing these changes, children learn how artists and storytellers communicate emotion without using words. This process builds their social-emotional skills and emotional intelligence, helping them become more observant of the moods and feelings of those around them in real life. 

This focus on visual mood is a key part of our scholar-authored strategy for identity strengthening and media wisdom. By teaching children to pay attention to setting and expression, we are helping them build the comprehension skills needed for school. In narratives like ‘Like Mother, Like Daughter’, the soft lighting and calm settings reinforce the feeling of Khushu and closeness during Salah. This values-based reading approach ensures that Muslim parenting is supported by resources that are both educationally sound and spiritually Enriching. Wise Compass provides a stable and calm platform where children can explore their modern dilemmas with confidence. As they become more proficient at recognising how visuals create meaning, their own articulate voice grows, and they develop a deeper connection to the stories they love. Every session is an opportunity to practice mindfulness and observation, helping children grow into thoughtful individuals who can appreciate the beauty and purpose in every detail of a well-told story.