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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]