Set in coastal Kenya, this gentle read-aloud follows little Saumu as she navigates a brief separation from her mother. With her soft kanga as a comfort object and the Swahili refrain 'Nangoja' (I wait) as her anchor, she learns that goodbye is never forever. A reassuring first story for parents helping toddlers through everyday goodbyes, grounded in the rhythms of an East African home.
Saumu Waits
A gentle Kenyan story for little ones learning to wait, with a soft kanga and the quiet promise of return.
KES 100
CBC tags for this book
Core competencies
- Communication and Collaboration
- Self-efficacy
Values
- Love
Pertinent and contemporary issues
- Life Skills
Language: English
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