Ekide Nwanze

Saving Tonbra's Finger Ekide Nwanze

Saving Tonbra's Finger is a delightful little story for young readers about a little girl who accidentally hurt her finger. This is a very relatable story for children and families with young children. Readers follow Tonbra through her little journey and pick up little lessons as the story unfolds. Children will enjoy rooting for Tonbra and families will enjoy bonding over "Saving Tonbra's Finger" with their young ones. The author Ekide Nwanze hopes that "Saving Tonbra's Finger" will help children experience the joy that comes with mindful decision-making. This fictional story for children is set in an ancient West African city in northern Nigeria. The beautifully illustrated images of historical Kano build anticipation and sparks curiosity. The Neem tree, (Dogonyaro/dogon-yaro) is symbolic of creative outdoor play and the gathering of children under the watchful eye of a caring adult and this can be found in many African communities to this day, because "it takes a village" to raise a child.