Discover several ages, countries and values without buying the full collection.
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From the castles of Gondar to the landscapes of Hell’s Gate, the selection takes a family through Ethiopia, Angola, Liberia, Benin, Madagascar and Kenya. Readers learn to ask for help, act generously, appreciate life, respect memory, welcome change and gather lessons from the journey.
The stories were chosen to vary ages, settings and emotions while maintaining a clear thread of shared human values. Each child can begin with the story that speaks most strongly to them and then discover the others. The pack is especially suited to siblings and creates a family ritual in which everyone can share a different understanding.
The child's goal, translated into concrete progress.
Discover several ages, countries and values without buying the full collection.
Create family conversations about help, respect, gratitude and change.
Give a richer gift than a trio while remaining lighter than a large classroom pack.
The suggested order turns the pack into a mini-journey: start from a simple situation, then open the conversation towards the central value.
Ethiopia – Gondar, the Camelot of Africa
Among Gondar’s castles, two explorers finally learn to ask the way.
Amare and Bekele grow up in Ethiopia’s mountains with a shared passion for adventures and questions. Curiosity sometimes leads them in unexpected directions. One summer, their father takes them to Gondar, a city of ancient castles and imperial stories. Full of wonder, the boys want to discover everything by themselves until the route becomes uncertain. They must admit they do not know and ask for help. The experience teaches them that humility does not weaken an explorer; it helps them listen, recover their path and travel farther.
Question after readingWho can you ask for help when you do not know how to move forward?
Angola – Tchitundo-Hulo Mountains
Beneath ancient paintings, Ana chooses to brighten the present.
In a remote region of Angola, the mountains of Tchitundo-Hulo connect past and present. Rock paintings on their walls preserve the memory of people who lived there long ago. This mysterious setting is where Ana’s adventure begins. Captivated by the stories written in stone, she understands that everyone can leave a trace in turn. Instead of waiting for one grand gesture, she chooses to perform small acts of kindness. Her generosity shows that even a little light can brighten the world around her.
Question after readingWhat small act of kindness could you do for someone today?
Liberia – Historic sites of Monrovia
From their village to Monrovia, Maïa and Kofi learn to savour life anew.
Between lush forest and the Atlantic Ocean, Maïa and Kofi live each day as an adventure. The nature surrounding their Liberian village already teaches them the beauty of simple moments. When a journey to Monrovia’s historic sites begins, the children discover a new way of seeing everyday life. The city connects them to their country’s history and ancestral roots. Following in the footsteps of those who came before helps them value the present. Their journey becomes an invitation to welcome every day with gratitude.
Question after readingWhich small moment in your day would you like to savour more fully?
Benin – Door of No Return
In Ouidah, two friends learn to approach history with respect.
Yawa and Adjara are inseparable friends with complementary personalities: one lively and curious, the other thoughtful and wise. A story about Ouidah’s Door of No Return awakens their desire to understand this place of pain and memory. They decide to visit together. As the past becomes more tangible, the visit calls for listening, sensitivity and care. The friends learn that respect embraces history, people and relationships alike, and that it is the key to living together in harmony.
Question after readingHow can we show respect when learning about a painful history?
Madagascar – Royal Hill of Ambohimanga
Two very different friends share the same dream at Ambohimanga.
In a Malagasy village, Rakoto and Razafindrakoto are inseparable despite opposite temperaments. Rakoto overflows with energy and questions, while Razafindrakoto prefers to observe and think before acting. Both dream of exploring the Royal Hill of Ambohimanga, a place of memory surrounded by mystery. Their journey brings their different outlooks together and teaches them to welcome change. Through friendship, they learn that life has highs and lows, and that every turn of the wheel can open an unexpected possibility.
Question after readingHow can a friend who is different from you help you see a situation more clearly?
Kenya – Hell's Gate Gorge
At Hell’s Gate, every step opens a new path.
Curious and enthusiastic, Akinyi leaves Sulmac Village for an unforgettable adventure at Hell’s Gate. Her uncle Nyaga guides her past majestic cliffs, hot springs and the site’s spectacular landscapes. Each stage deepens her wonder at the natural world. Yet the journey is about more than what she sees: it teaches her to keep moving, adapt and welcome the unknown. Akinyi comes to understand that life is a long path filled with beauty, discoveries and lessons gathered along the way.
Question after readingWhat lesson has a journey or a walk taught you?
Ask them after the journey without expecting one single correct answer.
Which country or place would you like to discover first, and why?
Which value feels most useful to your family today?
Which story would each family member choose to tell the others about?
Each story can be read independently. The suggested order nevertheless creates a progression: begin with an accessible situation, deepen the reflection and then connect the stories with the pack’s central value.
It contains 6 printed books and therefore 6 complete stories. The covers and book pages shown above correspond to the titles included in the selection.
Recommended uses include family, gift, first discovery. The discussion questions work for individual reading, families, classrooms and workshops.
Family · Gift · First discovery