Books by Tololwa Marti Mollel

Tololwa Marti Mollel writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–11, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, empathy & kindness, self-confidence & identity.

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Orphan Boy

Tololwa Marti Mollel

A heartwarming Maasai folktale about an old man who takes in a mysterious orphan boy. His delight soon gives way to wond

Ages 4–11

The King and the Tortoise

Tololwa Marti Mollel

For a child who enjoys clever characters and stories of wit, this tale showcases how intelligence can outsmart power, pr

Ages 5–8

Big Boy

Tololwa Marti Mollel

Oli desperately wants to be a 'big boy' and go bird hunting with his brother Mbachu. While he's stuck taking a nap, his

Ages 4–11

Ananse's Feast

Tololwa Marti Mollel

Ananse the spider tries to trick Akye the turtle out of his share of a feast, but Akye cleverly finds a way to get even.

Ages 4–11

My Rows and Piles of Coins

Tololwa Marti Mollel

For the child learning about setting goals and facing unexpected challenges, this heartwarming story celebrates determin

Ages 6–9

Song Bird

Tololwa Marti Mollel

For the child who feels overwhelmed by injustice, this tale inspires courage and compassion when facing daunting challen

Ages 5–8

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

6 books

Ages 8–11

6 books

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