Nema Buys Thread
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 version here. If you look at the English book’s information, you can see all the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 by permission of JOCUM and Mercy Air. This book is also available on the African […]
No Pigs Allowed
No Pigs Allowed is an example of an origin story. Origin stories are special kinds of folktales that explain in a humorous way why things are the way they are. Our first story, Rabbit Makes Friends with Fire, is an origin story about why rabbits have big feet. (They got stepped on by hippo!) And […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
Goat, Dog and Cow
Taxis are a familiar sight on roads all over southern Africa. So are goats, dogs, and cows. This charming modern folktale is an explanatory story. It imagines a history to explain why each of the animals interacts in a different way with the familiar form of transportation. This book is also available on the African […]
