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FOR CHILDREN AGED 8+ · AFRICAN FOLKLORE & ORIGINAL MUSIC

Stories that grow with your child.

The Golden Threads of Inspiration series weaves African folklore, nature wisdom, and character-building themes into illustrated tales for children and young adults, each paired with its own original musical score.
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★★★★★ · Loved by families and recommended by educators

BROWSE THE SERIES

Rooted in African folklore

Each story draws from rich oral traditions, bringing cultural wisdom to life for a new generation.

Every book has its own score

Original music composed for each title turns reading into a full sensory experience.

Themes that matter

Identity, resilience, decision-making, and gratitude, explored through adventure, not lectures.
Begin the journey · Book One

The Tree That Found Its Roots

A young tree questions its purpose and usefulness, and what makes it different from the others in the forest. Its encounters with the people who name it sets off on an inward journey that reveals the power of knowing where you come from through its engagement with the people around it.

A story about self-discovery and identity, told through the wisdom of the natural world, introduces all the main characters in the Golden Threads of Inspiration series.

Ages 8+ · Illustrated · Includes original soundtrack

Paperback — £14.99
Hardcover — £18.99
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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING

Stories that stay with families

“My daughter asked me to read it again the same night. She wanted to talk about what it meant to know where you come from. I didn’t expect a children’s book to spark that conversation.”
Parent of a 8-year-old, verified purchase
“I ordered it for our Year 4 classroom library and every child wanted it first. The themes of identity and belonging opened up discussions that lasted the whole week.”
Primary school teacher, Leeds
THE COMPLETE COLLECTION

Seven golden threads to follow

Each book in the series explores a different life theme. Collect them all, or follow the journey in order.

The Tree That Found Its Roots

IDENTITY
Journey to Oja

Journey to Oja

DECISIONS

Night In A Wood Cabin

UNCERTAINTY
Sefu's Garden

Sefu’s Garden

PATIENCE
MORE THAN A BOOK

Every story has its own soundtrack

Original music composed for each title in the series, available on all major streaming platforms. Let the melodies deepen the reading experience.

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THE VOICE BEHIND THE STORIES

Walé Akíngbadé

These stories grew from a personal journey, a search for truth and wisdom woven into African folklore, and a desire to pass those golden threads on to the next generation. Each book explores a theme that shaped my own path: identity, resilience, patience, and purpose. 

write them so that children can find themselves in the stories, and so that families can have more conversations that matter.

Read Walé’s story.