Africas Child

Inspired by a story told to the author while on safari in 2015, The Wild Beast describes the creation of one of Africa's most unusual animals, the wildebeest. According to oral tradition, the Creator built this unique beast out of leftover parts from other magnificent animals found on the continent. Horns from buffalos and stripes meant for zebras. Tails from giraffes and bumps meant for camels. This creative retelling will introduce little ones to a story rich in both imagery and in lesson: Take what you need to live. Take no more. Waste nothing.

Pimpa recibe una invitación para el cumpleaños de tres amigos: Leo, Bombo y Coco. Así comienza una nueva aventura de la curiosa perrita, una historia emocionante que transportará a pequeños y grandes por mares, desiertos y bosques... ¡hasta llegar a África! Pimpa es una perrita muy alegre con manchas rojas. Junto con su amigo y dueño Amando, un hombre con un gran bigote y que siempre lleva sombrero, protagoniza originales y emocionantes aventuras. Conoce en cada historia a sus nuevos amigos y déjate llevar por la curiosidad y la imaginación.

Pimpa recibe una invitación para el cumpleaños de tres amigos: Leo, Bombo y Coco Cocodrilo. Así comienza una nueva aventura de la curiosa perrita, una historia emocionante que llevará a pequeños y mayores a través de mares, desiertos, bosques... ¡hasta África!

Welcome to the wonderful world of imagination, where you will meet the very charming and super creative Toyin, a five-year-old boy learning about his heritage. Toyin was sad about not being able to live in Africa, but his mom showed him that with just a little imagination, dreams can come to you. As he learns, he'll use imagination and cultural facts to jump-start his day. Welcome to Toyin's world. Let the adventures begin!

Go Ruthie Goes to Africa is about a young super sleuth, "Go Ruthie", solving mysteries for her friends. This time, it's Banana Barbara in need, as she cannot find her monkey in the jungles of Africa and enlists the help of Go Ruthie and her friend Rockin' Roger.

O livro de Mércia Leitão e Neide Duarte aborda a relação entre um neto e seu avô de origem africana. Por meio de objetos, como máscaras, vestimentas e histórias cheias de encanto e magia, o avô resgata o seu passado e proporciona ao neto uma verdadeira viagem, apresentando-lhe a beleza, a riqueza e a diversidade da história e cultura do continente africano.

C.S. Forester, creator of the beloved Horatio Hornblower series, takes young readers on an exciting adventure to the shores of Tripoli in North Africa. That's where, more than 200 years ago, the United States was threatened by "pirates" who snatched American merchant ships and imprisoned sailors - and the country's young, untested navy took on the task of fighting the pirates in their home waters.

Too Small Tola lives in an apartment with her clever sister, Moji; her big brother, Dapo; and Grandmommy, who is very bossy. In the first of three endearing new adventures, Tola is sized just right to wriggle under the bed and rescue Grandmommy’s prized possession when it goes missing. Her savvy and math skills save the day when Grandmommy gets sick, and when the family can’t afford new clothes, industrious Tola finds a way—with a little help from Grandmommy—to be just as fine as the three fine girls she so greatly admires.

Put on your nicest party clothes and prepare yourself for yet another Pimpa-adventure! This time, the friendly, red-spotted dog takes listeners both young and old on a journey across seas, deserts, and forests, in search of Africa. When Pimpa gets a letter inviting her to the birthday party of her three friends – Leo, Horace, and Carla the crocodile - she quickly runs out the door. With help from a train, the sun, and the wind, Pimpa is guided to Africa in time for celebrating her friends' birthday party.

La Pimpa ha rebut una invitació per anar a l’aniversari d’en Leo, en Bombo i el cocodril Coco. Però els seus amics viuen a l’Àfrica i per anar a veure’ls, la Pimpa haurà de fer un viatge llarg i complicat fins allà. Aconseguirà la gosseta arribar a la festa d’aniversari dels seus amics? Descobreix-ho en aquest llibre ple d’aventures!

Getting sucked into the latest and greatest video game, Fable Nation, isn't the worst of Mitch's problems. Realizing there's no way out until he beats all the levels might be. Battling Montezuma in a Mexican jungle isn't hard when you're doing it from your bedroom, but inside the game is a different story. Mitch better think fast as he teams up with a new side-kick and killer pet. They'll have to work together to defeat headless spirits, ginormous spiders, and even creepy viruses that may also be trying to escape the game.

Mma lives and works in Johannesburg, far from the village 13-year-old Naledi and her younger brother, Tiro, call home. When their baby sister suddenly becomes very sick, Naledi and Tiro know that they need to bring their mother back in order to save their sister’s life. Bravely, secretly, they set off on the long journey to the big city to find Mma. It isn’t until they finally reach Jo’burg that they see up close what life is like for black citizens across South Africa — and begin to really question the unfair and dangerous laws of apartheid.

Written by Dr. Artika Tyner, passionate educator and global citizen, Kofi Loves Music is a guide for learning about the history of music and celebrating the beauty of diverse cultures.

Proverbs have a way of opening up the mind and bringing meanings to situations or experiences that might otherwise be difficult to explain. This book dives into some unique African proverbs and provides meaning and context for children to understand. The proverbs in this book will help your child understand life lessons and also make them enhance their critical thinking skills as well as increase their analytical skills. The

Endlich findet wieder das Wettsingen in der Savanne statt! Pinsel möchte auch teilnehmen und treibt seine Freund*innen mit seinem schiefen Gesang in den Wahnsinn. Noch dazu hat sich eine Gruppe von Krokodilen am Wasserloch niedergelassen und niemand traut sich mehr dorthin. Was nun? Zum Glück hat Tafiti eine Idee: Mit einer List überzeugt er die Krokodile davon, auch an dem Gesangswettbewerb teilzunehmen. Während die Krokodile abgelenkt sind, schleichen die anderen Tiere ans Wasserloch und füllen ihre Vorräte wieder auf.

What if home was a place you’ve never been? For Kofi, a first-generation Ghanaian American boy, home is a country called Ghana. But it’s a place he’s never been. When tasked to bring a dish that best represents his family’s culture to school for a potluck lunch, Kofi is torn. With the help of his Nanabarima (grandfather), Kofi learns the hardship and resilience his family has endured—and how food has always been an integral part their story and culture. Sankofa is a reminder that food can transport you to a place called home—even if you’ve never been.

Sunjata of the Mandé Empire is a tale of perseverance and resilience. It's a story about a boy who overcame self-doubt and became a great leader by listening to the needs of his people.This story is an adaptation of an epic poem that has been told by jali poets since the 13th century. It tells of a young boy becoming the founder of the Mandé Empire, one of the richest empires in African and Malian history.

Five-year-old Prince Mutota and eight-year-old Princess Nehanda loved playing in and exploring the royal castle grounds. Day after day, they played, but the little prince was restless and longed to run through the winding streets of the bustling city below and play with the other children his age. One day, when his father and mother were busy, he made his escape alongside his ever-watchful sister. Scouting the city they’ve only ever seen from above, they make new friends and learn about the people that live in their great African kingdom.

Let's take a trip to the continent of Africa and learn how mommy animals take care of their babies, and many interesting facts like how a baby zebra recognizes its mother right after it is born. Kids will learn about lions, warthogs, rhinos, elephants, hippos, gazelles, cheetahs, baboons, and more! From learning about the Nile crocodile to the difference between a crocodile and alligator, young animal lovers will want to head out into the jungle to learn even more!

Racism and profit were driving forces in the growth of slavery. The transatlantic trade of enslaved people saw millions of kidnapped Africans sent around the world, many of them to the Americas. Even after the importation of enslaved people was banned in 1808, slavery did not end in the US. Listen to this book to learn about the Middle Passage, the triangular trade, and the people who continued fighting for change after the importation of enslaved people was banned.