Little Shoko and the Crocodile

About the Book

The story is a charming folktale that I have recreated. There are many versions of this story told all over the world. In this rendition the setting is the jungle of Southern Africa. Children will find the little monkey called Shoko very fascinating. He is the innocent hero, sweet and trusting. The crocodile is the master of trickery who grooms the little monkey by making up stories about the happenings on the other side of the river. Eventually, the little monkey prevails over the treacherous advances of the crocodile. At the end of the story there are questions about lessons learned. The book also provides tips on how to identify grooming tactics used by child predators and on how cyber predators operate.

About the Author

Thelma Grace has a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. She also has a Master’s degree in Computer Programming, and is a Principal Software Engineer, as well as a mentor for junior developers. She is an ordained minister and the Co-Founder of The Tekeshe Foundation whose mission is to bring hope to people in Chipinge district, Zimbabwe. It offers diverse programs, spanning Education, Health, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Economic Empowerment, Food and Clothing and Vocational Training. When you buy this book, you play a major role in making a difference in the lives of people in Zimbabwe who are beneficiaries of The Tekeshe Foundation programs (www.tekeshefoundation.org).