One hen - Katie Smith Milway

One Henis the latest title from the creators of If The World Were a Village, Tree ofLifeand One Well. It is the perfect way to introduce children to the concept and importance of sustainable development.

One Hentells the story ofKojo, a young Ghanaian boy who uses a micro loan to buy a chicken, sohe can sell theeggs to make money. Through hard work, Kojo soon earns enough to goback toschool. He grows up to own his own farm, employing many people in hisvillage, and contributing to Ghana's development. The story illustrateshow a small loan can have a huge impact on many people's lives if usedin the right way.

Striking artwork and 'House that Jack Built'-style captionslead the reader through Kojo's progress. At the end of the book, the story of the real-life Kojois told.