African Children's Stories
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Hakimu Asiyekuwa na Busara
We are excited to bring you another captivating Swahili story; Hakimu Asiyekuwa na Busara. Do you think you can make agood judge and why? This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book
Clever Jackal and Foolish Crow
Clever Jackal and Foolish Crow is an enchanting story of cunning schemes, misplaced trust, and unexpected friendship. Why dont you listen to the story and find out why the jackal is regarded as clever while the crow is considered foolish? This story is p
Anansi Mwenye Wivu
We are excited to bring you another captivating Swahili story; Anansi Mwenye Wivu (Anansi the Jealous One) which is a Ghanaian folktale. Is it good to be jealous? Listen to the story to find out. This story is published by the African Storybook Initiativ
Anansi Mvivu
We are excited to bring you another captivating Swahili story; Anansi Mvivu whichis a Ghanaian folktale. This story is published by the African StorybookInitiative. You can find an openly licensed pdf version of the book here.Translation: Brigid Simi
Binti Wa Mfalme Kayanja
We are excited to bring you another captivating Swahili story; Binti Wa Mfalme Kayanja. This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed pdf versionof the book here.Author: Amana YunusIllustration: Brig
Amara and the Magic Tree
Are you ready to embark on an enchanting journey filled withwonder and magic? Amara and the Magic Tree opens the floor for you. This storyis published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openlylicensed pdf version of the book here.
A Father's Lesson
Have you ever wondered one of the lessons that a father couldteach his son? Our Todays podcast has an answer for you. This story ispublished by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed pdfversion of the book here.Author
Leopard and Squirrel
It's another week and a year of storytelling! We bring you Leopard and Squirrel, whose friendship ended. Want to find out why? Listen to this podcast to find out. The African Storybook Initiative publishes this story. You can find an openly li
Episode 2: African Children's Stories: For Children by children
Welcome to the second episode of African Children's Stories: For Children by children. It features stories told by children from Kongoni Community Library, Likuyani, Kakamega County in Kenya who narrated their favorite stories in front of an active audien
Demane na Pacha Wake
We are excited to bring you another captivating Swahili Story; Demane na Pacha Wake. This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative.Author - South African FolktaleTranslation - Mutugi KamundiIllustration - Jemma KahnHost- Ahmed AbdallaNa