Africas Child

Every Saturday, Millie spends the day at her grandmother's house. There are no toys and no TV, but it's still the best part of her weekend. You see, Grandma is actually a fairy! With a twirl of her magic spoon, she sends Millie on exciting journeys to magical faraway places.

In Ghana and some other west African countries, when a baby is born, the extended family prepares for a whole week to welcome the little one at a celebration called an outdooring. Andani can't wait to meet her new baby cousin, but a week is so long! As her aunties and uncles prepare cassava, tuo zaafi, fufu, and other delicious foods for the outdooring, Andani will have to patiently (well, okay, sometimes not so patiently) wait to perform the most important job of all: being the first to greet the little one by name.

Julito está por irse a dormir cuando ve en la tele un anuncio: ¡Intercambio cultural: cambie su lugar por el de un ciudadano extranjero por una semana, y viva otra vida! Ahora, podrá viajar a África, un lugar que parece tener mucha acción. A cambió, recibirá en a su casa a Pombo, un elefante que quiere vivir en la ciudad y ver la televisión. ¿Quién de los dos la pasará mejor con su nueva vida?

・3つのたからもの ―3兄弟は、魔女の話を聞いて宝物を探しに出かけます。/・アナンシと月 ―6人の息子たちの誰に宝物をあげるのか、アナンシは迷っていますと…? /・ウナナナとおおぐいゾウ ― 子どもを連れ去ったゾウを追いかけて、ウナナナは森を進みます。/・くいしんぼうのひょうたん ― わがままな女の子と、ふしぎなひょうたんのちょっぴり怖いお話。/・しごとをしないウサギ ― ずる賢いウサギは、見張りの動物達をまんまとだまして水をくんでいきます。/・たいようと月のおはなし ― 太陽と月がなぜ空の上で暮らしているのか、その理由とは。/・ふしぎなヤシのみ ― 一途なリマンのむすこは、愛するサルタンのむすめに何度もだまされてしまいます。/・まほうのヤムイモ ― ヤムイモをもって生まれてきた男の子と、森の動物達の不思議なお話。/・家をおいだされたウサギ ― 家を追い出されたウサギは、友達の動物達に助けてくれるよう頼みますが…。/・家をたてたハイエナと山ねこ ― 引越しをしたいハイエナと山ねこは、偶然同じ場所に家を建てることに決めました。

【収録内容】 ・黒い河の竜 ― 幼い頃父の命を奪った黒い河の竜に、成長したバルウが挑みます。/ ・ウサギとゾウとカバ ― ウサギに騙されて綱引きをし、頭をぶつけたゾウとカバ。怒った2匹はウサギを懲らしめようとしますが…?/ ・ウサギとライオン ―ずる賢いウサギを捕まえようとするライオン。しかしいつもウサギにやられてしまいます。/ ・うたの上手なカメレオン ― 歌の上手なカメレオンが、おそろしいヘビから村を救うお話。/ ・カバ大臣とカメ ― いじわるなカバの大臣の名前を聞き出すため、賢いカメが知恵を使います。/ ・クモ男アナンシのおはなし ― クモ男のアナンシは、空の王様が独り占めしていたいろんな「おはなし」を読みたくて仕方ありませんでした。/ ・ワシと青年 ― 貧乏なポンドのために、立派な町を作ってあげたワシ。しかし、王様になったポンドは、ワシの恩を忘れてしまいました。/ ・空に浮かぶ家 ― 賢いアブワヌスは王様に、空に浮かぶ家を作れと命令されてしまいました。/ ・針一本で国をつくった少年 ― 外国版「わらしべちょうじゃ」。針一本から国をつくってしまったサロという少年のお話です。/ ・白ヤギと魔法のはね ― ハイエナとライオンに、「毎日えものをつかまえてこい」と言われたヤギ。 ワシの力を借りて、まるで魔法のようにえものを捕まえます。

South Africa is known to have many tribes, and each has its own belief system. Shaka Zulu was a leader who united South African tribes. How did he do it? Listening to his life story will help you understand the traits of a true leader. Would you like to unite peoples when you grow up? Then, be inspired by biography book for kids aged 9 to 12.

I spend my days playing with baby chimps. When I meet Ben, suddenly, I have more baths than ever (previously none). I wave goodbye to my pet fleas,and prepare to fly thousands of miles. I’ve never been on a lead or in a car, so what will an aeroplane be like? T

・うつくしいむすめと魚
― 世界で一番美しい女と魚の悲しい恋のおはなし。
・カメレオンと野ブタ
―えらそうな野ブタをからかうため、カメレオンは二人で競争しようといいますが…。
・だれよりもつよい赤ん坊
― 誰よりも強い赤ん坊が動物たちを次々やっつけてしまいます。
・どうして空ににじがかかるの？
―おそろしい伝染病に苦しめられていた動物たちを、鳥たちが助けます。
・どうして夜ができたの？
― 鳥たちが空を押し上げたことで、夜がなくなってしまいました。
・とてつもなく大きくて食いしんぼうなばけもの
―ある村におそろしい化けものがあらわれて、村の生き物を全て食べてしまいました。
・ともだちとお金
― ともだちにお金を借りた男のお話。
・心やさしい王子さま
―心やさしい王子さまは井戸に落ちていたヘビとライオンと男を助けますが…。
・弟ウサギのわるぢえ
―姉さんウサギとワニの夫婦の家に遊びに行った弟ウサギのお話。

African penguins waddle around nesting colonies in lower numbers than ever before. Despite South African government efforts to protect the penguin colonies and their ocean fish supply, young penguins still struggle to survive. Fuzzy chicks waiting for food in open nests may overheat in the sun or become prey. Others simply may not get enough food to survive on their own once their parents leave.

A young fisherman is granted wishes by a magical flounder, but his wife's extraordinary ambitions prove to be their downfall.

Despite its economic conditions and poverty, Zimbabwe enchants, calls, and satisfies. Zimbabwe offers much opportunity for spiritual growth for the serious traveler.

Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people - but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, left home at age 13 to provide for his family, and, eventually, became a cyclist. He rode an astonishing 400 miles across Ghana in 2001, spreading his powerful message: Disability is not inability. Today, Emmanuel continues to work on behalf of the disabled.

Yosef and Estrella have spent their whole lives in Morocco's Atlas Mountains. When they move to the city, they face a strange, unfamiliar world. Will their love survive the surprises of their new home? A funny and charming folktale-like story of mistaken identities.

Stupsi spielt mit seinem Brüdern im Wald. Da kommen sie an ein Haus und Stupsi schleicht sich ganz leise hinein. Da sieht er im Fernseher Bilder von Tiere in Afrika, die er nicht kannte. Also beschloss er nach Afrika zu gehen. Was er erlebt hat könnt ihr hier anhören. Viel Spaß.

Una fiaba tradizionale dall’Africa. Un giorno il Re Leone invitò tutti gli animali per una grande festa. Il re era generoso e voleva offrire un dono a ciascuno. Furono invitati tutti, ma proprio tutti: tartarughe, elefanti, antilopi, giraffe, cavalli, serpenti... e molti altri. Chiudi gli occhi e lasciati trasportare dalle musiche, dalle voci e dai suoni della savana...

A young impala, with amazing powers, is chosen to be a leader to help others in need. In the process, she teaches life lessons to all with help from her special friend, an eagle named Guardian.

In a central African animal sanctuary, young Akimbo sees the carcass of a mother elephant rotting in the sun. Hearing that his ranger father rarely catches these killers, Akimbo hatches a secret plan to apprehend these villains himself. But are the dangers too daunting for this aspiring hero?

"The baobab tree story, which I wrote (the church version) is actually based upon a true story, told by Limakatso Nare, a Lutheran pastor who is currently serving a congregation in Louisiana. When he was growing up in his native Africa, he gathered for Sunday school under the baobab tree. Here he learned the Biblical stories of Noah and the ark, Jonah and the big fish, and the parables of Jesus. His Sunday school experiences inspired my story, Under the Baobab Tree."

Study the West African civilization using this targeted book on sixth-grade social studies. Using the knowledge indicated in this book, your child should be able to locate the Niger River as well as vegetation zones, which allowed West African Civilizations thrive. Encourage your child to relate these features to the trade of salt, gold, slaves, and food. Get a copy today.

The world is in lockdown, and Jack has been stuck at home for what feels like an eternity. When he discovers a mysterious tunnel under his bed, an amazing adventure unfolds for Jack and his little sister, Lily. Together, they discover a magical forest, stop a powerful crystal from falling into the wrong hands, travel to the ends of the galaxy and fight a gang of mutant hyenas. Along the way, they are joined by Winston, the tortoise, and Dougie, a mole whose superb tunnelling skills might just save the day.