Le Buntu VillageRead, discuss, pass on
To cross the Geba River, Fatou gathers courage one drop at a time.
“Even a little courage can overcome great obstacles.”
A respectful immersion into the memory of Banks of the Geba River, 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 Buba, Guinea-Bissau, Fatou explores nature and listens closely to the elders’ stories. Her grandmother, who lives across the Geba River, often tells her that little streams make great rivers. An unexpected adventure suddenly gives the proverb its full meaning. Faced with an obstacle that seems immense, Fatou gathers small acts of courage, asks for help and advances step by step. She learns that great achievements rarely come from one heroic act; they form when modest efforts accumulate patiently over time.
Packs bring several stories together to explore a value over time.
Show how repeated small actions build patience, gratitude, generosity and achievement.
“A story can become a root.”
