The Lion's Whisker

The Lion's Whisker

Author
authorAbel Yohannes

A heartwarming Ethiopian folktale about Seba, a kind stepmother, who seeks advice from a wise healer on how to win her stepson's affection. Tasked with an impossible request – to retrieve a lion's whisker – Seba learns the true meaning of patience, courage, and love, eventually finding her way into her stepson's heart. A beautiful lesson in building relationships with understanding and persistence.

age6 - 9 years old
emotional intelligence
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