What the Rivers Teach Me

Name: What the Rivers Teach Me
Author: HerStory Foundation

by HerStory Foundation

Ages 5–94 min readSharing & Taking TurnsFree to read

Bangladesh is a delta with rivers crisscrossed across the entirety of the land. The story follows the rivers of Bangladesh, their lifeforms and reminds us of the importance of keeping them clean.

A lyrical love letter to the rivers of Bangladesh that teaches a child teamwork, sharing, and caring for nature through the living waters all around them.

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Questions to talk about together

The child calls the rivers her sisters and learns teamwork from the 100 rowers in the longboat race — what does teamwork mean to you?
The rivers spread their arms to share their water with everyone; how do you like to share good things?
Ma and the child pick up rubbish to keep the rivers clean — what could you do to care for nature near us?

What the Rivers Teach Me

Questions to talk about together

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