The Whistling Secret: A West African Tale About the Wisdom Inside Old Rules

Author:   Pawa Seyni
Publisher:   Pawa Publishing
ISBN:  

9781069462848


Pages:   34
Publication Date:   15 July 2026
Recommended Age:   From 3 to 8 years
Format:   Paperback
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The Whistling Secret: A West African Tale About the Wisdom Inside Old Rules


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Every rule was once an answer - some just forgot to explain themselves.In Kofi's West African village, everyone knows the rule: no whistling after dark. Nobody questions it. But Kofi loves to whistle - he can whistle like a hornbill, whistle the market song, whistle his grandmother's lullaby back to her. And the night is full of music that pulls at his lips. One evening, curiosity wins, and he tries one small, soft whistle - which travels farther than he ever imagined, past a sleeping baby, a tired farmer, an elder's quiet room. Grandmère Nga is waiting for him with a lamp and no anger - only the real reason behind the old rule. At night, sound travels far. The hardest worker needs silence to sleep. The new mother needs quiet to rest her arms. The elder's bones need peace to heal. Kofi learns that a rule he once feared is actually a gift of care - and that his voice, like any gift, is shaped by when it is given. Later, when Kofi's little sister asks the same question, he doesn't say ""snakes."" He says: listen. Through watercolor-rich illustrations of a West African village at dusk and dawn, The Whistling Secret celebrates curiosity, community responsibility, and the quiet power of understanding the rules we live by. Perfect for: children ages 3-8 learning about empathy, community, cultural wisdom, and the courage of asking ""why."" A tender bedtime read-aloud and a beautiful conversation starter about the rules that live in every family. A portion of proceeds from every Pawa Seyni book supports the Sen Yakaar Foundation, bringing books and learning resources to children across the West African diaspora. Learn more at senyakaar.org. Published by Pawa Publishing.

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Author:   Pawa Seyni
Publisher:   Pawa Publishing
Imprint:   Pawa Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 0.20cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.104kg
ISBN:  

9781069462848


ISBN 10:   1069462845
Pages:   34
Publication Date:   15 July 2026
Recommended Age:   From 3 to 8 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release.

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