Children of wax

Jul 17, 2026

This document is an English storybook titled "Children of wax," written by Southern African Folktale and illustrated by Wiehan de Jager. The story, copyrighted in 2014 by the African Storybook Initiative, grants freedom for commercial use, adaptation, and addition, provided the copyright and credits are maintained. The narrative begins with a happy family that never fought and always helped their parents. However, they were made of wax and were forbidden to go near fire, performing all their tasks during the night. Despite this, one of the boys harbored a strong desire to experience the sunlight. The story is presented as a fictional narrative with a focus on a unique family's circumstances and a child's longing for the forbidden. The illustrations are by Wiehan de Jager, adding a visual dimension to the tale. The text explicitly states the characters are made of wax, necessitating their nocturnal activities and creating a central conflict for one of the children. The story appears to be a folktale adapted for children, exploring themes of curiosity, restriction, and the natural world.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages18

Reading Time28 min

AccessFree to download

Children of wax

Writer: Southern African Folktale

Illustration: Wiehan de Jager

FAQs

What is the story about?

The story is about a happy family made of wax who can only work at night and are not allowed near fire. One of the boys longs to go out in the sunlight.

Who wrote and illustrated the story?

The story "Children of wax" was written by Southern African Folktale and illustrated by Wiehan de Jager.

What are the copyright terms for this work?

The work is copyrighted by the African Storybook Initiative and creators are free to make commercial use, adapt, and add to it, as long as the copyright and credits are kept.

Jul 17, 2026

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