Why Series

Throughout this collection, you will follow Amara, a curious and compassionate girl who asks her mum important questions about the world. Through their conversations, Amara, and you, will discover that caring begins with noticing, asking questions, and understanding the lives of others. Each story celebrates the kindness hidden in every child’s heart and shows how ordinary people can become ChangeMakers in their communities. This series explores four interconnected themes: street children, the giving spirit, family-based care versus institutions, and the resilience of young working girls. Together, these stories form a powerful invitation for children everywhere to see vulnerable peers not as “others, ” but as friends who deserve love, dignity, and a chance to belong.

Books in “The Why Series”

1. Hey Mum, why do children live on the street?
2. Hey Mum, why must we give to the needy?
3. Hey Mum, why do children grow up in orphanages?
4. Hey Mum, where do Kayayei sleep at night?