Le Buntu VillageRead, discuss, pass on
At Mutsamudu Palace, Ahamada seeks a treasure hidden between hearts.
“Happiness lies not in treasure or distant destinations, but in every step of the journey.”
A respectful immersion into the memory of Legendary palace, 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.
On Anjouan, Ahamada grows up at Mutsamudu Royal Palace, surrounded by his adoptive family’s affection. Stories from his mother and Rahima, the elderly guardian, feed his fascination with the palace’s past. He imagines happiness hidden behind a secret door or at the end of a distant journey. Exploration gradually reveals a treasure much closer. The love he receives, the bonds he builds and each shared stage matter more than the palace’s riches. Ahamada learns that the path itself becomes precious when travelled with curiosity and gratitude.
Packs bring several stories together to explore a value over time.
Help children understand that strong relationships are built on truth, respect and genuine human connection.
Build a reading cycle around respect, truth, trust, mutual help and repair within a group.
“A story can become a root.”
