Nile Crossing

At dawn-purple on the Nile, young Khepri swaps his trusty fishing pole for the reed pens of a scribe, paddling with his father toward bustling Thebes while ibis wings slash the sky like ivory arrows. Each oar-stroke thuds in his chest—What if hieroglyphs slip away like silver fish?—yet his mother’s scarab amulet warms his palm, and his father’s cedar pen case promises that knowledge can lift a family as surely as a full net. Katy Beebe’s lyrical tale drops you onto sandy streets where papyrus rustles louder than river reeds and first-day jitters feel timeless, proving Education Equity has roots older than pyramids. Rich notes on scribal schools and hieroglyphic glossaries turn every page into a portable dig site, perfect for teachers seeking cross-curricular treasure and faith leaders exploring how courage rides river currents in every era. When Khepri finally steps through the temple gate, sun coins his shoulders and a smile flickers—will Lord Khepri, the scarab god of rebirth, guide his ink the way the river guided his boat? Tap the blue ➕ to Save to List for later inspiration, or hit the bold arrow to Learn More and connect your classroom, youth group, or congregation to Khepri’s ancient yet still-fresh leap into learning.