Mango, rice, plantain, okra? All kinds of delicious things to eat, with a vibrant mix of universal and African foods.
Food
Early Years (ages 2-6)
Play
Hopscotch, cat’s cradle, the mud game, football, Waly?Many different ways to play, with games that are familiar all over the world as well as some traditional African games.
Home
Cooking pot, stool, basket, water pot and sleeping mat? All kinds of things around the home, with a vibrant mix of Western and traditional African objects
Work
This series of bilingual books encourages children to ‘imagine words’ and build vocabulary with the aid of pictures in a storytelling setting. By providing words in two language simultaneously, the books create a platform for children to build their own narratives. This helps them use words creatively, and remember them.
Lily’s Garden Of India
Lily discovers a new path in one of her favorite places, her mother’s exotic garden, and the plants there teach her about the culture, festivals, food, and drink of their homeland, India.
The Story Of Little Babaji
A retelling of the well-known tale in which a little Indian boy finally outwits the succession of tigers that want to eat him.
My Pen
Rich black-and-white illustrations bring a sketchbook to life, showing that with a simple pen, a kid can do anything!
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Mario And Baby Gia
Unable to find anyone to play with, Mario agrees to help his Nana by watching cousin Gia, but caring for the toddler is challenging and Mario is near the end of his rope when he gets a reminder that spending time with family is a gift.
The Big Princess
Once upon a time, a king and queen discover among their flowers a lovely and very tiny princess perched on a leaf. Overjoyed to have found a daughter, they fashion for her a single-feather bed and watch as she grows large enough to sleep in a ring box, a teacup, and a teddy bear’s lap. But still the princess keeps growing and growing, until her head pokes through the top of even the tallest tower.
Melissa’s Octopus And Other Unsuitable Pets
There are certain animals that make suitable pets, like a cat, a dog, or a guinea pig. Then there are others that make, well, unusual pets, like an octopus, a warthog, or an elephant. They’re too large, too messy, and maybe a tad too free-spirited with a tendency to break things like tables, floors, and even ceilings.