Day I left home for the city

Jul 17, 2026

This document, titled "Day I left home for the city," is a narrative story illustrated by Brian Wambi, written by Lesley Koyi and Ursula Nafula. It is an English storybook published by the African Storybook Initiative in 2015, with the license allowing for commercial use, adaptation, and addition, provided the copyright and credits are maintained. The story begins with a vivid description of a bustling village bus stop, filled with people and heavily laden buses. Touts are heard shouting destinations, with one specifically calling out "City! City! Going west!" – the exact bus the protagonist needs to catch. The narrative details the packed nature of the city bus, with passengers boarding and struggling to find seats, and others managing their luggage by storing it beneath the bus or on interior racks. New passengers arrive, clutching tickets and searching for seats amidst the crowd. Women with young children are depicted making arrangements for a comfortable journey. The protagonist squeezes in next to a window and observes their fellow passenger, who clutches a green plastic bag and appears nervous, dressed in old sandals and a worn-out coat. Looking out the window, the protagonist realizes they are leaving their childhood village for the vastness of the big city. The story captures the emotional transition of leaving a familiar home for an unknown urban future, highlighting the sensory details of the departure and the initial moments of the journey within the crowded bus.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages22

Reading Time34 min

English Story Book

Day I left home for the city

Writer: Lesley Koyi and Ursula Nafula

Illustration: Brian Wambi

FAQs

What is the main theme of "Day I left home for the city"?

The main theme of the story is the experience of leaving one's familiar village to travel to the bustling city, capturing the emotions and sensory details associated with such a transition.

Who are the writer and illustrator of the story?

The story "Day I left home for the city" is written by Lesley Koyi and Ursula Nafula, and the illustrations are by Brian Wambi.

What are the terms of use for this storybook?

The storybook can be used commercially, adapted, and added to, provided the copyright and credits for the authors and illustrators are maintained.

Jul 17, 2026

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