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Learning Ndebele Proverbs Through Storytelling Part XXXII (eBook)
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Learning Ndebele Proverbs Through Storytelling Part XXXII (eBook)
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Nomusa Dlodlo
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Nomusa Dlodlo
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€ 4,49
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EPUB |
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Tutti i dispositivi
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Inglese |
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Nomusa Dlodlo |
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9798233528699 |
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2026 |
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Descrizione
Long before stories were written in books, they were carried in voices, shared around fires, under trees, and along dusty paths. In Ndebele culture, proverbs have always been one of the most powerful ways of teaching children how to live well. Short, vivid, and rich with imagery, a proverb is like a small seed: simple on the outside, yet full of wisdom that grows with time, reflection, and experience.
This book brings together twenty-five Ndebele proverbs, carefully selected and thoughtfully presented for young readers. Each proverb is gently unpacked so that children can understand not only what it says, but what it asks of them in their daily lives. The meaning of each proverb is clearly explained, then placed alongside similar wisdom from other languages and cultures, showing that truth and insight are shared across humanity. Each lesson is further strengthened by a children's story that transforms abstract wisdom into lived experience, allowing young readers to see themselves in the characters and situations.
The lessons woven through these pages are both practical and profound. They teach children not to be deceived by appearances and to look beyond what is loud, beautiful, or impressive on the surface. They reveal the quiet power of small things and remind us that great achievements are built through patience, consistency, and the collective effort of many. They speak to those who are enjoying success, happiness, or influence, encouraging humility and preparedness, and reminding us that no season of life is permanent.
These proverbs also nurture resilience. They invite children to adopt a long-term view of life's hardships, understanding that difficult seasons pass just as surely as they arrive. They encourage mindfulness in the present moment—appreciating the warmth of the day while it lasts—while also accepting the coming of evening with grace and peace. In doing so, they teach that dignity lies not only in winning, but in trying wholeheartedly and living actively, even when the outcome is uncertain.
Listening is another powerful theme in this book. Children are reminded not to dismiss wisdom based on the appearance or status of the speaker, for wisdom is nomadic and may arrive from the most unexpected places. True strength, the proverbs teach, is often quiet rather than loud, composed rather than threatening. They encourage emotional discipline, patience, and the ability to judge reality rather than being intimidated by noise and display.
The proverbs also speak clearly about character and leadership. They teach that love and loyalty cannot be forced, that influence is greater than control, and that leadership is found not only in public authority but in the careful, disciplined management of people and resources. Children learn that character travels with us wherever we go, that our habits and values eventually reveal who we truly are, and that forgetting one's roots is a form of self-betrayal.
Community stands at the heart of Ndebele wisdom. While some heights in life must be climbed alone, these proverbs remind us that a meaningful life is sustained through connection, respect, and hospitality. They warn against isolation, encourage openness, and emphasize that people matter more than possessions. A home, they teach, grows larger not by adding rooms, but by welcoming more hearts.
Finally, these proverbs speak honestly about humility, mortality, and responsibility. They remind us that talent, success, and even life itself are not possessions, but trusts. Since no one is exempt from death, pride is empty, and dignity must be extended to all. Children are encouraged to protect their inner peace, to release bitterness, to work with their own hands, and to leave behind a legacy of kindness, effort, and respect.
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