Writer: Ursula Nafula
Narrator: Vijaylaxmi S B
Editor: Namrata Vijaykumar Kulkarni

This is the story of Akai, who needs a new pair of shoes. She has never worn shoes before. How will she ask her mother for a new pair? Will she get them? Find out in the story!
 

Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 
1.Discuss with students what is the  one thing they waited a long time to get.  
2.Ask students how their experience was when they finally got it.  
3. Encourage students to draw something they want but don’t have yet.

Theme(s): Emotions and feelings
Click here for the story activity page.