Jafta - My Father

by Hugh Lewin

While his father works in the city over the winter, a young boy thinks of some good times they've shared and looks forward to his return to their South African home in the spring.

Genres: Family

24 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1983

About the author

Hugh Lewin (1939 – 16 January 2019) was a South African anti-apartheid activist and writer.

Reviews

[LeAnne · Rating 3 out of 5]

A concept book about Jafta's father which would make an excellent jumping off place for conversation about fathers and the things kids and fathers do together. Jafta's father is off working in the city. His friend Obed tells him his father isn't coming home, but his mother assures him that he will, a predicament kids with absent fathers will identify with. Lots of potential for conversation. Beautiful illustrations of an African family.

[Amanda · Rating 1 out of 5]

My son picked this book up from the library; he wasn't a fan of it at all. Maybe when he gets older he will appreciate the story. It is a cute story though. Just doesn't hold a child's attention for very long.

[Antonia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this book. It is always a great way to talk about family with the Jafta books.