Meet Kitoto and learn about folktales.; Discover Kitoto's world and characters.; Follow Kitoto's big adventure and lesson.; Learn new and important vocabulary.; Check our understanding and main ideas.

Kitoto the Mighty

English

Kitoto the Mighty

A mouse's journey to find true strength.

Agenda

• Meet Kitoto and learn about folktales.

• Discover Kitoto's world and characters.

• Follow Kitoto's big adventure and lesson.

• Learn new and important vocabulary.

• Check our understanding and main ideas.

Kitoto the Mighty

Today, we will begin an exciting journey into the African savanna with the story 'Kitoto the Mighty'. This folktale is written by Tololwa M. Mollel and beautifully illustrated by Kristi Frost. Get ready to meet a small mouse with big dreams!

Kitoto the Mighty: a small mouse with big dreams.

What is a Folktale?

"Kitoto the Mighty" is a special kind of story called a folktale. Folktales are traditional stories passed down through many generations, often by word of mouth. They usually teach us an important lesson, just like Kitoto learns about true strength.

Elder shares wisdom through oral tradition with captivated children.

Kitoto's World

Kitoto's story happens in the wide African savanna. It has big rivers and distant lands, where King Lion lives.

Main Characters

Kitoto

Kitoto is a small mouse. He feels tiny and wishes to be powerful and strong, just like the mighty King Lion.

King Lion

King Lion is the mighty ruler of all the animals in the savanna. He is strong and majestic, and everyone knows his powerful roar.

Kitoto's Big Adventure

Kitoto, a small mouse, began a long journey to prove his strength. He traveled cautiously through the savanna, facing challenges like crossing a trickle of water. In the end, he learned that courage and wisdom, not size, make even the smallest creatures important.

The Story's Big Message

1. Courage is Key!

Kitoto showed great courage by leaving his home and facing unknown challenges on his journey.

2. Wisdom Makes You Strong!

Kitoto gained wisdom by understanding that true power comes from smart thinking, not just muscles.

3. Size Doesn't Matter!

The story teaches us that even a small mouse like Kitoto can be mighty and important.

Cautiously (adverb)

Trickle (noun/verb)

This word means to do something carefully, with great care. Kitoto the mouse moved cautiously through the tall grass, making sure to avoid any dangers. He took small, slow steps.

A trickle is a small, thin flow of water. You might see a tiny stream of water trickle down a rock after it rains. In our story, Kitoto crossed a small trickle of water on his journey.

Marveled

Mighty

To marvel means to look at something with great surprise or wonder. Kitoto marveled at the majestic King Lion, amazed by his grand appearance. It's like seeing something so incredible that you can't help but stare.

Mighty means being very strong and powerful. King Lion was a mighty ruler of the savanna, feared and respected by all. Kitoto wished he could be as mighty as the Lion, full of strength and power.

Kitoto the Mighty

Meet Kitoto and learn about folktales.; Discover Kitoto's world and characters.; Follow Kitoto's big adventure and lesson.; Learn new and important vocabulary.; Check our understanding and main ideas.

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