Set on a quiet shamba in Kapseret, Kenya, this story follows young Cherono as she carries a gourd of water from the tap to her waiting mother. Each page captures one small action, letting the youngest readers feel the weight, the care, and the pride of a task done well. With its Swahili refrain woven through every step, it offers children a simple model of competence and self-trust that parents will want to read aloud again and again.
KES 100
CBC tags for this book
Core competencies
- Learning to Learn
- Self-efficacy
Values
- Love
- Responsibility
Language: English
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