Nema is working on a project. She needs some thread. Illustrated by Mirjam Gyger. Artwork and text used by permission of JOCUM and Mercy Air. This book is also available on the African Storybook website. You can find the English
Nema Buys Thread
Sara’s Canoe
Sara has a canoe, and everyone wants her help to cross the river! Find out what happens when she tries to give everyone a ride at once in this fun, rhythmic story. Illustrated by Rachel Greer. Artwork and text used
Wild Animals
This book is one of our most popular titles. It features photos of wild animals and their names in local languages. The photos were used by permission from the Wikimedia Foundation. This book can be adapted to contain animals appropriate
The Animals Dig A Well
This Nyungwe folktale features stunning artwork by Brazilian artist João Carlos Brito. The story tells what happens when the animals try to keep Rabbit away from their waterhole because he didn’t help dig! This book is also available on the
Chameleon Races Rabbit
A couple years ago, we reached out to Sindia Foster and the rest of the Elomwe team, asking if they had stories they would like us to make books about. The story they gave us was this traditional tale about