The Talking Bag

Name: The Talking Bag
Author: Caroline Lentupuru

by Caroline Lentupuru

Ages 4–84 min readClever Problem-SolversFree to read

Three little girls meet a giant who pretends to need help with firewood.

A bright African folktale where a clever girl sings her way home, reminding a child that their name, their voice, and their family's love are truly their own.

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Credits & license

Written by Caroline Lentupuru

Illustrated by Wiehan de Jager

License: CC BY 4.0

Source: Global Digital Library

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Questions to talk about together

The giant tried to call the girl 'the talking bag', but she sang out her real name — what is your name, and who gave it to you?
How do you think the girl felt walking on and on, looking for firewood that was never there?
The girl used her song to get help — what could you do if you ever needed help?