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Rhyming Grandpa

Grandpa makes a rhyme about everything he sees and everywhere he goes. He makes everyone laugh: baby elephants, pet owls, and children all over the world. He never stays in one place and is always on a go. Read what he sings about in this book full of rhymes and laughter.

Princess Bahati

Princess Bahati’s kingdom is facing a big problem, and the young princess has an idea that might help. But will the King and the elders listen to her advice?

Mr. Maseleni

The Mwese people were good farmers and lived a happy life. They grew all types of grains and nuts. The animals were also happy becuase there was always plenty of food. But one year there was very little rain and the crops were scarce. So the animals began eating whatever food they could find in …

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Neema’s Birthday

Neema loves her birthday, but it takes too long to come. She thinks her parents are playing a trick on her and decides to find out. What does she discover?

My First Day at School

Sesi is six years old and lives with her parents in Turiani. After her first day at school, she comes home and tells them something funny that happened at school. What do you think happened?

Namorutunga

Namoratunga in Turkana, Kenya, is an ancient site of 19 stone pillars. This story explains how those stones came to be at the site.

Paplu the giant

Paplu was a strange giant who did not like to fight with anyone, nor did he like scaring people. But when his beloved villagers were in danger, he rose to great heights to solve the problem.

Kanchha, the Rhino

This is the story of a little rhino who lives in a big grassland. He loves to explore, but one day he strays too far from his mother and gets lost. Read on to find out how he gets out of trouble.

Just the Way I Am

Matko is too wide to fit through the yard-gate. Her friends suggest different exercises to help her slim down, but nothing works. Finally, Matko comes up with her own way to fit in.

Koria the Crow

Koria the crow is unhappy with her plain black feathers and wishes to be colorful like the peacock and the parrot. Since she cannot change her feathers, Koria asks the goldsmith to make her a pair of earrings. Do you think the earrings will make her feel beautiful?