My Family
Farm Animals
Learn the names of some common animals with this easy reader book. This book is also available on the African Storybook website. You can find the English version here. If you look at the English book’s information, you can see all the other languages it has been translated into under “Translations and Adaptations”. Want this […]
Where Is?
With hidden animals, repeating words, and delightful illustrations, ‘Where Is’ is an engaging first words book. This book is also available on the African Storybook website. You can find the English version here. If you look at the English book’s information, you can see all the other languages it has been translated into under “Translations […]
Face and Body
Learn the parts of the face and body with the help of some beautifully illustrated friends. This book is also available on the African Storybook website. You can find the English version here for the parts of the face. You can find the English version here for the parts of the body. If you look […]
One Two Three
The Bean book is one of our most popular titles. In places where people are unaccustomed to reading their own language, One Two Three Beans provides a low-stress way to have a successful reading session and explore reading in their own language. This book can be adapted for any language. Want this book in your […]
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 to any region of Africa. Want this book in your own language? Visit this page […]
Nakehi and the Beans
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. One story they gave us was this story about a proud man, and his neighbors. According to Little Zebra Books director, David Ker, “We don’t just […]
Our Father
The words of the Lord’s prayer are accompanied by beautifully detailed illustrations from South African artist Marleen Visser. Familiar Mozambican scenes drive home the power and relevance of the Lord’s prayer for children today. This book is also available on the African Storybook website. You can find the English version here. If you look at […]
The Lord Is My Shepherd
South African artist Marleen Visser beautifully illustrates Psalm 23 with images from life in rural Mozambique, giving us a fresh look at this classic psalm. This book is also available on the African Storybook website. You can find the English version here. If you look at the English book’s information, you can see all the […]
Who Is My Neighbor?
In the parable of the good Samaritan in Luke 15, Jesus shows that being a good neighbor is all about compassion. Illustrated by South African artist Tamsin Hinrichsen, the book vividly brings to life a familiar story by placing it in a modern context. This book is also available on the African Storybook website. You […]
The Lost Son
In the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15, Jesus shows how much God cares about everyone, even if they’ve done wrong things. South African artists Magriet Brink and Leo Daly created the poignant illustrations for this book. This book is also available on the African Storybook website. You can find the English version […]
The Widow and the Judge
This book illustrates Jesus’ parable in Luke 18 in which a widow is rewarded for her persistence in prayer. American illustrator, Brianna Alexander, created a beautiful series of illustrations that perfectly complement the Gospel story. This book is available for translation in any language. This book is also available on the African Storybook website. You […]
Guests at the Feast
For this book, we took Jesus’ parable from Luke 14 about wedding guests and set it in contemporary Africa. The artwork by South African artist Alzette Prins draws attention to Jesus’ message of how God welcomes everyone to his feast. This book is available for translation in any language. This book is also available on […]
The Sower
In the parable of the Sower in Luke 8, Jesus shows how his message is received by different types of people. South African artist, Tamsin Hinrichsin, provides the whimsical illustrations for this book. This book is also available on the African Storybook website. You can find the English version here. If you look at the […]
The Rich Fool
This parable of Jesus from Luke 12 tells the story of a rich man who neglects the things that matter most. The parable teaches us to store up treasures in heaven. The book is colorfully illustrated by American artist, Brianna Alexander. This book is also available on the African Storybook website. You can find the […]
The Friend at Night
This parable of Jesus from Luke 11 tells the story of what happens when a man gets a surprise visit at night. The story teaches the values of generosity, persistence and faithful prayer. The book is humorously illustrated by South African artist, Magriet Brink. This book is also available on the African Storybook website. You […]
