Our story today is about a boy named Aki. On his way home from school, Aki discovers a tiny kitten all alone… and what begins as a simple act of kindness turns into a beautiful friendship. 

The story explores love, care, and what it means to take responsibility for someone who needs you. Let’s find out what Aki does when he meets his new little friend…

Listen keenly and don’t forget to answer fun questions that pop up along the way

This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.

Author: Stacy Baoteng

Illustrator: Children at the Accra Central Children’s Library

Narrator: Lazarus Muthenya

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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