Babu's Song by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen Teaching Resources

Babu's Song by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen

Babu’s Song by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen is a touching picture book that promotes responsible decision-making, education, integrity and creativity.

Bernardi lives in Tanzania with his mute grandfather, Babu who makes toys. He gives Bernardi a handmade music box. When a tourist offers a lot of money for the box, he sadly sells it.

Bernardi hands over the money to his grandfather who uses the money for his grandson to attend school. He then makes a new music box.

Babu’s Song by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Illustrator: Aaron Boyd
Publisher: Lee & Low Books (2008)
ISBN: 9781600602757

Teaching Resources: Babu's Son

These resources relate to the book, author and illustrator. The number of resources varies book to book. Please check they are appropriate for your specific needs before using them with children. If you have any suggestions please get in touch!

Aaron Boyd Official Website
Better Lesson: The Settings of Babu’s Song lesson plan
Learning to Give: Sharing and Caring Across Generations
Lee & Low Books: Teacher’s Guide
Macmillian McGraw-Hill: Reading Activities
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Books by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen & Aaron Boyd

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