The Scratching Egrets by Ezekiel Alembi

The Scratching Egrets is a story by Ezekiel Alembi published by East African Educational Publishers as part of their Vitabu Vya Nyota (and/or Sparrow readers / primary reading) series. It’s designed for primary school children, with simple language and vivid imagery. The narrative follows a flock of egrets (a type of white, wading bird) which engage in their characteristic behavior of “scratching” (or foraging in shallow water or mud) and probably uses this to explore themes such as cooperation, environment, or how animals adapt to their habitat. The book is meant to support reading fluency, build vocabulary around nature / birds, and foster appreciation for local wildlife.