Isbn: 9781069462848 - the whistling secret: a west african tale about the wisdom inside old rules (8 résultats)

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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Every rule was once an answer - some just forgot to explain themselves.In Kofi's West African village, everyone knows the rule: no whistling after dark. Nobody questions it. But Kofi loves to whistle - he can whistle like a hornbill, whistle the market song, whistle his grandmother's lullaby back to her. And the night is full of music that pulls at his lips. One evening, curiosity wins, and he tries one small, soft whistle - which travels farther than he ever imagined, past a sleeping baby, a tired farmer, an elder's quiet room.Grandmere Nga is waiting for him with a lamp and no anger - only the real reason behind the old rule. At night, sound travels far. The hardest worker needs silence to sleep. The new mother needs quiet to rest her arms. The elder's bones need peace to heal. Kofi learns that a rule he once feared is actually a gift of care - and that his voice, like any gift, is shaped by when it is given.Later, when Kofi's little sister asks the same question, he doesn't say "snakes." He says: listen. Through watercolor-rich illustrations of a West African village at dusk and dawn, The Whistling Secret celebrates curiosity, community responsibility, and the quiet power of understanding the rules we live by.Perfect for: children ages 3-8 learning about empathy, community, cultural wisdom, and the courage of asking "why." A tender bedtime read-aloud and a beautiful conversation starter about the rules that live in every family.A portion of proceeds from every Pawa Seyni book supports the Sen Yakaar Foundation, bringing books and learning resources to children across the West African diaspora. Learn more at senyakaar.org.Published by Pawa Publishing. Kofi loves to whistle-but in his West African village, no one whistles after dark. When he learns why, he learns how to use his gift. Ages 3-8. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Every rule was once an answer - some just forgot to explain themselves.In Kofi's West African village, everyone knows the rule: no whistling after dark. Nobody questions it. But Kofi loves to whistle - he can whistle like a hornbill, whistle the market song, whistle his grandmother's lullaby back to her. And the night is full of music that pulls at his lips. One evening, curiosity wins, and he tries one small, soft whistle - which travels farther than he ever imagined, past a sleeping baby, a tired farmer, an elder's quiet room.Grandmere Nga is waiting for him with a lamp and no anger - only the real reason behind the old rule. At night, sound travels far. The hardest worker needs silence to sleep. The new mother needs quiet to rest her arms. The elder's bones need peace to heal. Kofi learns that a rule he once feared is actually a gift of care - and that his voice, like any gift, is shaped by when it is given.Later, when Kofi's little sister asks the same question, he doesn't say "snakes." He says: listen. Through watercolor-rich illustrations of a West African village at dusk and dawn, The Whistling Secret celebrates curiosity, community responsibility, and the quiet power of understanding the rules we live by.Perfect for: children ages 3-8 learning about empathy, community, cultural wisdom, and the courage of asking "why." A tender bedtime read-aloud and a beautiful conversation starter about the rules that live in every family.A portion of proceeds from every Pawa Seyni book supports the Sen Yakaar Foundation, bringing books and learning resources to children across the West African diaspora. Learn more at senyakaar.org.Published by Pawa Publishing. Kofi loves to whistle-but in his West African village, no one whistles after dark. When he learns why, he learns how to use his gift. Ages 3-8. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Every rule was once an answer - some just forgot to explain themselves.In Kofi's West African village, everyone knows the rule: no whistling after dark. Nobody questions it. But Kofi loves to whistle - he can whistle like a hornbill, whistle the market song, whistle his grandmother's lullaby back to her. And the night is full of music that pulls at his lips. One evening, curiosity wins, and he tries one small, soft whistle - which travels farther than he ever imagined, past a sleeping baby, a tired farmer, an elder's quiet room.Grandmère Nga is waiting for him with a lamp and no anger - only the real reason behind the old rule. At night, sound travels far. The hardest worker needs silence to sleep. The new mother needs quiet to rest her arms. The elder's bones need peace to heal. Kofi learns that a rule he once feared is actually a gift of care - and that his voice, like any gift, is shaped by when it is given.Later, when Kofi's little sister asks the same question, he doesn't say 'snakes.' He says: listen. Through watercolor-rich illustrations of a West African village at dusk and dawn, The Whistling Secret celebrates curiosity, community responsibility, and the quiet power of understanding the rules we live by.Perfect for: children ages 3-8 learning about empathy, community, cultural wisdom, and the courage of asking 'why.' A tender bedtime read-aloud and a beautiful conversation starter about the rules that live in every family.A portion of proceeds from every Pawa Seyni book supports the Sen Yakaar Foundation, bringing books and learning resources to children across the West African diaspora. Learn more at senyakaar.org.Published by Pawa Publishing.…

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Every rule was once an answer - some just forgot to explain themselves.In Kofi's West African village, everyone knows the rule: no whistling after dark. Nobody questions it. But Kofi loves to whistle - he can whistle like a hornbill, whistle the market song, whistle his grandmother's lullaby back to her. And the night is full of music that pulls at his lips. One evening, curiosity wins, and he tries one small, soft whistle - which travels farther than he ever imagined, past a sleeping baby, a tired farmer, an elder's quiet room.Grandmere Nga is waiting for him with a lamp and no anger - only the real reason behind the old rule. At night, sound travels far. The hardest worker needs silence to sleep. The new mother needs quiet to rest her arms. The elder's bones need peace to heal. Kofi learns that a rule he once feared is actually a gift of care - and that his voice, like any gift, is shaped by when it is given.Later, when Kofi's little sister asks the same question, he doesn't say "snakes." He says: listen. Through watercolor-rich illustrations of a West African village at dusk and dawn, The Whistling Secret celebrates curiosity, community responsibility, and the quiet power of understanding the rules we live by.Perfect for: children ages 3-8 learning about empathy, community, cultural wisdom, and the courage of asking "why." A tender bedtime read-aloud and a beautiful conversation starter about the rules that live in every family.A portion of proceeds from every Pawa Seyni book supports the Sen Yakaar Foundation, bringing books and learning resources to children across the West African diaspora. Learn more at senyakaar.org.Published by Pawa Publishing. Kofi loves to whistle-but in his West African village, no one whistles after dark. When he learns why, he learns how to use his gift. Ages 3-8. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…