Understand how wise advice can prevent mistakes.
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Le Buntu VillageRead, discuss, pass onLe Buntu VillageRead, discuss, pass onHelp children listen to advice, look towards the future and believe in their ability to improve.
The journey begins with Maïa and Kofi’s gratitude and then welcomes the strength of wise words in Uganda. Hiba shows that it is never too late to learn, a quest in Zinder reminds readers that desire requires effort, and three Burundian friends discover that perseverance is worth more than a miracle.
The five stories build realistic confidence: believing in oneself does not mean never doubting, but knowing where to find advice, recognising what supports us and acting despite uncertainty. Children connect today’s effort with tomorrow’s possibilities without confusing courage with the absence of fear.
The child's goal, translated into concrete progress.
Understand how wise advice can prevent mistakes.
Connect today’s efforts with tomorrow’s achievements.
Build the belief that improvement remains possible when something is difficult.
The suggested order turns the pack into a mini-journey: start from a simple situation, then open the conversation towards the central value.
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?
Uganda – le palais du Kabaka à Kampala
Can one well-chosen word really change the world?
Nabirye is a lively, curious girl who dreams of uncovering the secrets of her kingdom. One day, her parents take her to the Kabaka’s Palace in Kampala, a place filled with memory, history and wisdom. There she learns that words do not always vanish after they are spoken. Chosen with care, they can encourage, guide and mend. Like seeds planted in fertile soil, wise words grow in the hearts of those who receive them and transform the world one word at a time.
Question after readingWhich words have given you courage or helped you make a good choice?
Kingdom of Kush – Archaeological site of Napata
It is never too late to open a door into the past.
Hiba and her father set out to explore the archaeological site of Napata in the ancient Kingdom of Kush. Eager to uncover its treasures, she discovers that the past does not reveal its mysteries all at once. To understand the ruins and their stories, she must observe, ask questions and take her time. Her curiosity becomes a genuine strength. Through the adventure, Hiba learns that it is never too late to begin learning and that every discovery can help us grow.
Question after readingWhat would you still like to learn, even if you have not started yet?
Niger – Zinder site
In Zinder, reaching a treasure means being willing to get your feet wet.
Inseparable friends Ali and Fatima explore Zinder’s old town with an endless thirst for adventure. A trail of clues leads them through fragrant lanes, past musical fountains and into ancient libraries. The trail ends at a pond standing between them and the treasure they seek. To continue, they must leave the bank and accept getting their feet wet. Stepping into the unknown teaches them that a dream sometimes requires real effort: courage begins the moment we finally dare to act.
Question after readingWhat first step could bring you closer to one of your dreams?
Burundi – Legendary Ntara Stone
Three friends, a legendary stone and a dream that demands perseverance.
In Burundi’s green hills, Ndikumana, Bizimana and Nduwimana share a deep friendship. One moves with courage, another thinks carefully and the third follows his heart. When they hear of the legendary Ntara stone, said to fulfil the dreams of those who persevere, they decide to seek it together. The path tests their complementary strengths and determination. With every obstacle, they learn that success comes not from magic but from beginning again, helping one another and refusing to give up.
Question after readingWhat can help you continue when you feel like giving up?
Ask them after the journey without expecting one single correct answer.
Which wise words could support you through a difficulty?
Which fear could you approach through one small first action?
Which effort today could prepare a success tomorrow?
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 5 printed books and therefore 5 complete stories. The covers and book pages shown above correspond to the titles included in the selection.
Recommended uses include school, home, confidence workshop. The discussion questions work for individual reading, families, classrooms and workshops.
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