Kid-Friendly Fridays: One Hen, One Small Boy, One Big Difference
March 14, 2008 by Ali
Filed under Green Living
The story of One Hen is a children’s book that teaches the value of money in a global perspective. The book, which is inspired by true events, tells the tale of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many.
One Hen shows what happens when a little help makes a big difference. This help comes in the form of a microloan, a lending system for people in developing countries who have no collateral and no access to conventional banking. In addition to Kojo’s story, One Hen explains the microloan system and includes a list of relevant organizations for children to explore.
The book was recently featured in The Boston Globe, Tale of microloans urges kids to generosity, where the author Katie Smith Milway said “My real hope for the book is that it will develop can-do and compassion in kids, and give schools and families a way to think about making a difference with the money children earn doing odd jobs.”
Available at Amazon One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference
