The Elephant Who Forgot to Say "Thank You" (ẸRIN ÀJÀNÀKÚ TÍ KÒ MÁA NÍ "Ẹ ṢÉ")

A Heartwarming Bilingual Yoruba–English Children's Storybook About Gratitude

Teach children the life-changing power of gratitude with this beautifully illustrated bilingual storybook from the Àǹkọ́nilẹ̀dè Yorùbá Story Book Series.

In a vibrant African rainforest, a giant elephant receives help from every animal around him—but he forgets to say the two words that matter most: "Thank you."

Guided by the young traveler Ankon, children discover that appreciation, kindness, and good manners build stronger friendships and happier communities.

Written in Yoruba and English, this engaging picture book helps young readers develop language skills while learning timeless moral values. Its colorful vivid illustrations, lovable African wildlife, and simple bilingual text make it an excellent resource for story time, classrooms, homeschooling, libraries, and cultural education.

Why Families Love This Book

• Bilingual Yoruba–English text for easy language learning
• Inspires gratitude, kindness, respect, and good character
• Beautiful full-color illustrations with an African setting
• Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and early primary readers
• Encourages cultural appreciation and African heritage
• Ideal for parents, teachers, schools, libraries, and the Yoruba diaspora
• Makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, and educational occasions

Perfect For

• Yoruba language learners
• Bilingual children
• African children's literature collections
• Early readers
• Homeschooling families
• Classroom reading
• Bedtime stories
• Character education
• Multicultural education
• Parents and educators seeking meaningful stories

Moral of the Story

Ìmoore ń mú ìbáṣepọ̀ lágbára.

Gratitude strengthens relationships.



Help children discover that a simple "Thank you" can make the world a kinder place—one story at a time.