Jafta

Meet Jafta, a little boy growing up in an African village, who describes some of his everyday moods and feelings by comparing his actions to those of various animals. Filled with vibrant illustrations and clever similes, the book will transport young readers to the beautiful environs of African wilderness. Early readers will find themselves reading aloud to this delightful story.

“Jafta is about the sheer innocence that children are known for, and the journey of a strong, dark-skinned protagonist.” — Asia Times

“The text is simple enough for toddlers but would also lend itself well to a discussion about similes with elementary schoolers.” — mystorytimecorner.com

Also available in Hindi as Jafta

Author: Hugh Lewin
Illustrator: Lisa Kopper