One Hen: How One Small Loan Made A Big Difference (2008) - Plot & Excerpts
Books based on true stories, lives and events always touch my heart. This one is no different. There is so much we can learn from the lives of others. From the beginning I just fell in love with the character Kojo. One Hen shows what happens when a little help makes a big difference. Children are introduced to the concept of microloans and finances, a lending system for people in developing countries who have no collateral and no access to conventional banking.Microloans have begun to receive more media attention in recent years. In 2006 Muhammad Yunus, a Bangledeshi economist who pioneered microloan banking, won the Nobel Peace Prize.The final pages of One Hen explain the microloan system and include a list of relevant organizations for children to explore. For many during this holiday season, this is a time for gift-giving in a variety of ways, including donations to organizations that aid many in third world countries through giving small loans so that people might open a small business and improve their lives. This beautifully illustrated book uses the structure of this is the house that Jack built to tell the story of a young boy named Kojo who begins with one hen, ending with an education, a large poultry business which becomes the largest in West Africa. Each full page spread relates the “next” exciting step, including so many details. One can’t wait to read on to see what will happen next. The back matter tells a true story of a “real” Kojo, and other information about how to help in this way. It’s a great book!
What do You think about One Hen: How One Small Loan Made A Big Difference (2008)?
The story of the real person at the back of the book was actually much more interesting for us!
—daankaa990
Not strictly NF, this is another outstanding picture book based on a real person.
—cheerpa
narrative + persuasive(?)based on a true story
—AfghanGirl
