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Why Babies Don't Talk From Birth
Author(s): Florence Joseph (Author)
- Publication Date: September 16, 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 26 pages
- ISBN-10: B0HJYZSN5F
Book Description
Long ago, in the village of Amaku, every baby was born talking — until one baby's very first words brought chaos to the whole village.
Why Babies Don't Talk From Birth is a traditional African folktale, passed down through the author's family and retold for young readers. It's the story of two rival wives, a jealous bargain gone wrong, and the wise decision that changed babies forever — a classic "pourquoi" tale in the tradition of Anansi the Spider and Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears.
Perfect for read-aloud time, this edition includes a full Teacher's Discussion Guide — vocabulary, comprehension questions, social-emotional discussion prompts, and classroom activities — making it a ready-to-use resource for parents, teachers, and librarians introducing children to African oral storytelling traditions.
Inside you'll find:
The complete illustrated-style folktale, formatted for read-aloud sharing
A vocabulary list for young readers
Before- and after-reading comprehension questions
Social-emotional discussion prompts (on jealousy, forgiveness, and kindness)
3 classroom activities, including a write-your-own-pourquoi-tale exercise
A write & draw activity page
Ideal for ages 5–9, classrooms, libraries, and family read-aloud time.
Why Babies Don't Talk From Birth is a traditional African folktale, passed down through the author's family and retold for young readers. It's the story of two rival wives, a jealous bargain gone wrong, and the wise decision that changed babies forever — a classic "pourquoi" tale in the tradition of Anansi the Spider and Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears.
Perfect for read-aloud time, this edition includes a full Teacher's Discussion Guide — vocabulary, comprehension questions, social-emotional discussion prompts, and classroom activities — making it a ready-to-use resource for parents, teachers, and librarians introducing children to African oral storytelling traditions.
Inside you'll find:
The complete illustrated-style folktale, formatted for read-aloud sharing
A vocabulary list for young readers
Before- and after-reading comprehension questions
Social-emotional discussion prompts (on jealousy, forgiveness, and kindness)
3 classroom activities, including a write-your-own-pourquoi-tale exercise
A write & draw activity page
Ideal for ages 5–9, classrooms, libraries, and family read-aloud time.
