Huru and Maya - The Reading day

by Liz Kabuage & Jane Koigi

It’s Reading Day, and Huru has chosen one of his favourite books to share with the class. There’s just one problem: reading aloud makes him nervous. What if the words get stuck? With practice, encouragement from his family and friends, and a clever way of remembering some tricky words, Huru finds the courage to stand in front of his classmates and give it a try. He discovers that when something is not easy, practising and trying our best can help us grow in confidence. Huru & Maya: The Reading Day is a warm, inclusive children’s story about courage, friendship, confidence and not giving up when something feels difficult. Featuring Huru, a young boy with Down syndrome, the story gently reminds children that we may not all learn, speak or read in the same way, but we can keep practising, support one another and be proud of trying our best. Set in Kenya and sprinkled with everyday Swahili words, the story also gives young readers a glimpse of East African language and culture. The book includes fun activities to continue learning after the story. Ideal for children aged 4–10, families, classrooms, libraries and inclusive education settings, The Reading Day opens conversations about confidence, perseverance, kindness and encouraging every child to keep trying, even when something is not easy.

ISBN: 978-9914-35-738-7