Does Tortoise Always Lead?: Fun Stories with Big Lessons for Children (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781066647101)

This volume, Does Tortoise Always Lead?, is the first in the Bakweri Sunset Stories series. It is inspired by the Bakweri oral storytelling tradition, and it brings together lively animal tales filled with humour, wisdom, and meaningful life lessons for children and families.Through memorable characters such as Tortoise, Dog and Pig, the stories explore trust, human choices, and communal wisdom in ways that encourage both enjoyment and reflection. Although the series itself is rooted in an older storytelling heritage, it also speaks naturally to modern readers, while celebrating the enduring value of traditional storytelling in a multicultural world.The stories are presented through warm cartoon-style illustrations-widely appreciated by children-and inspired by African artistic expression. They are especially suitable for families, classrooms, and community storytelling gatherings. They encourage inclusion.More than entertainment, Maito Maito Kai celebrates the power of storytelling to nurture wisdom and human connection.

Author: Elizabeth Elive
ISBN-10: 1066647100
ISBN-13: 9781066647101
Publisher: Maito Maito Kai
Language: English
Published: 05/04/2026
Pages: 86
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.18d