A beautiful story based on the childhood experiences of Georgie Badiel, who had to walk for miles everyday with her mother to collect water.

What we like about it

• Rich earth tones in artwork
• Reminds us that water is precious and we shouldn’t take it for granted
• Introduce us to different cultures

Conversation starters

• Where does water come from?
• How does Singapore get our water?
• How did Singapore used to get our water in the older kampung days? Maybe we can get the grandparents to tell their stories!
• What’s a desert? Features of a desert? Animals and plants and human adaptations for living in deserts