Le Buntu VillageRead, discuss, pass on
A dream leads Kossi to a people whose homes speak through their deeds.
“A person’s worth is measured by deeds, not words.”
A respectful immersion into the memory of Historic site of Koutammakou, adapted for children to understand the importance of roots.
Poetic descriptions and captivating illustrations to travel from home or the classroom.
Deep conversations with the figures of the village, passing on universal values.
In Togo, Kossi is known for his curiosity and desire to help. One starry night, an old sage appears in a dream and introduces him to the history of the Batammariba. He shows how their actions built homes expressing strength, knowledge and wisdom. The story fascinates Kossi, but the sage asks him to examine his own conduct. Promises mean little when actions do not follow. On waking, the boy understands that his true worth will be revealed by the concrete deeds he chooses to perform.
Packs bring several stories together to explore a value over time.
Open an advanced moral reflection on actions, speech, humility and personal responsibility.
“A story can become a root.”
