One Hen - How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference

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Binding: Hardcover EAN: 9781554530281 ISBN: 1554530288 Label: Kids Can Press, Ltd. Manufacturer: Kids Can Press, Ltd. Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 32 Publication Date: 2008-02-01 Publisher: Kids Can Press, Ltd. Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Studio: Kids Can Press, Ltd.
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Editorial Reviews: Inspired by true events, One Hen tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many. After his father died, Kojo had to quit school to help his mother collect firewood to sell at the market. When his mother receives a loan from some village families, she gives a little money to her son. With this tiny loan, Kojo buys a hen. A year later, Kojo has built up a flock of 25 hens. With his earnings Kojo is able to return to school. Soon Kojo's farm grows to become the largest in the region. Kojo's story is inspired by the life of Kwabena Darko, who as a boy started a tiny poultry farm just like Kojo's, which later grew to be the largest in Ghana, and one of the largest in west Africa. Kwabena also started a trust that gives out small loans to people who cannot get a loan from a bank. 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. Microloans have begun to receive more media attention in recent years. In 2006 Muhammad Yunus, a Bangledeshi economist who pioneered microloan banking, won the Nobel Peace Prize.The final pages of One Hen explain the microloan system and include a list of relevant organizations for children to explore.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: One Hen Comment: These books made the perfect holiday present for the young kids in the Children Ministry. It was an investment in their lives and hopefully this seed will produce fruit in their lives. Customer Rating: Summary: Brilliant! Written at 3 reading levels. Comment: One Hen is not only a picture book to be read to non readers in one sentence per page, but a beginning reader's book. It is also written on the right hand side at a grade six and up level. The challenge to become involved actively in microfinancing on the final pages, has adults setting up the website in schools, libraries and book stores, enabling all to become involved in the win-win world of microfinancing. No wonder it has won business awards as well as literature kudos. Customer Rating: Summary: Excellent story with a moral! Comment: This book is a real life story turned into a children's book to inspire hope the belief that EVERYONE can achieve if they keep trying. The book, based on the life of Dr. Kwabena Darko, "The Chicken Man" of West Africa will inspire your children to great things. A must have for any children's library. Customer Rating: Summary: A lovely book, in every way Comment: This book is terrific. It has an inspiring message that can be used to talk with kids, even young ones. The book is well-written and done with careful thought--pages can be skimmed with really young kids, while older kids can read the full text. The art is magical. I recommend this book highly. Customer Rating: Summary: Top inspirational holiday gift for children, Comment: This is the perfect gift to give children. Tells an inspirational story of a young boy in Africa who starts his own business and then helps others. Any child who has run a lemonade stand will be inspired. Also has an interactive website [...] where kids can play games and help the poor each time they win. Hours of fun and good deeds at the same time. More Reviews