The Sun, the Wind and the Little Girl (Bookmark)

Description

The Sun, the Wind and the Little Girl is a charming level‑1 English reader, published by Bookmark Africa, and retold by Izabella Hearn. It draws on a familiar Kenyan fable to teach children important values through a simple yet meaningful narrative. Designed for first‑year school learners, the book supports early reading practice, making it a go-to choice in structured reading schemes like the Boma reading programme.

In this story, the Sun and the Wind playfully debate about who has more power. To decide, they test their strength on a little girl: the Wind tries to blow off her coat, but she just holds on tighter; then the Sun warms her gently, and she finally removes it on her own. Through this fable, young readers learn that patience, gentleness, and kindness can be stronger than force. The book also includes layered activities that encourage language interaction and engagement with the moral of the story.

Key Facts & Features:

• Teaches a moral lesson about strength, patience, and kindness.

• Supports emergent reading with a simple, fable-style narrative.

• Promotes language development through familiar structures and repetition.

• Includes interactive activities to deepen comprehension and discussion.

• Suitable for beginner learners using reading-scheme programmes.

Build your child’s reading fluency and moral awareness with a timeless fable. Empower their growth by purchasing The Sun, the Wind and the Little Girl from Riki Bookshop today — Kenya’s trusted source for quality educational readers!

ISBN: 978996605559