It is one week until Thato’s Birthday. His mama tells him he will have a big surprise. What will it be? ✨Credits✨ Written by: Corinne Lamoral Rosmarin Voiced By: ⁠Laka Waithaka⁠ Episode Production: ⁠Verge Digital ⁠⁠ Sound Design: Marcus Garvey CC 4.0 ⁠Listen to Love And Lullabies Africa, LALA⁠ The music features the undeniably brilliant talents of Laka Waithaka and Manasseh Shalom. The blend of vocal and saxophone melodies and harmonies over ethereal African guitars and...

Hats off! Dudu and Dumisani have made up a new game. Ssh! Don’t tell Teacher. ✨Credits✨ Written by: Sarah McGregor Voiced By: Rotimi Olawale  Episode Production: Verge Digital ⁠ Sound Design: Marcus Garvey CC 4.0 Love the story? Read this ebook and many others on bookdash.org  Submit A Story We'd love to hear your little one's story or feedback. Feel free to leave us a voice note on our Spotify or DM us on Instagram and we may work to bring their story to life and publish it as...

About The Story Shaka, was the strong and brave leader of the Zulu Empire. He’s a great king, but when it comes to dancing he still has lots to learn, and the Zulu disco is days away. Shaka Zulu, Learns to Dance is a rhyming story introducing you to a groovy and influential leader. This a fictional story based on a real-life King, Shaka Zulu, one of the most influential monarchs of the Zulu Kingdom, now modern-day South Africa. A special series perfect for introducing the next generation of...

Tone the raindrop is wondering what's way down there on the ground. She and her friend Nyunyu go on a journey to find out. ✨Credits✨ Written and voiced by: Edna Gicovi Episode Production: Verge Digital ⁠ Sound Design: Marcus Garvey CC 4.0 Love the story? Read this ebook and many others on bookdash.org and the best part, if you’re in Kenya, you can get a physical copy from Storytime KE at just 350 bob. Submit A Story We'd love to hear your little one's story or feedback. Feel...

Little Goat wanders off to look for the sweet grass and doesn’t realise how far she is from Mother Goat. ✨Credits✨ Written by: Mirna Lawrence Voiced By: James Bukusi, Zain Nasser and Wangui Maina  Episode Production: Verge Digital ⁠ Sound Design: Marcus Garvey CC 4.0 Love the story? Read this ebook and many others on bookdash.org  Submit A Story We'd love to hear your little one's story or feedback. Feel free to leave us a voice note on our Spotify or DM us on Instagram and we...

Kabi and Sasha are playing outside. It suddenly starts raining. The Children become curious about rain. It is the start of an interesting story. A Rainy Sunset Is a STEM children’s book by Little Einsteins under the series STEM Adventures of Kabi and Sasha. Through the adventures of Kabi and Sasha children will learn fun facts in STEM in a book by us, for us. Little Einsteins East Africa seeks to inspire and teach students about the world of science, technology, engineering and math...

Tortoise sets off in search of his house. Along the way, he meets new friends to help him. But the sky is darkening, and lightning flashes in the distance. Will Tortoise find his house in time? ✨Credits✨ Written by: Maya Fowler Voiced By: Michelle ‘Shikie’ Wanjiku aka @misstiramisu  Episode Production: Verge Digital ⁠ Sound Design: Marcus Garvey CC by 4.0  Read this ebook and many others on bookdash.org  Book dash believes that “Every child should own a hundred books by the...

This is a story about a little ant with a big plan, and how his love for reading saved the day. ✨Credits✨ Written by: Candice Dingwall Voiced By: James Bukusi Episode Production: Verge Digital ⁠ Sound Design: Marcus Garvey CC by 4.0  Read this ebook and many others on bookdash.org  Book dash believes that “Every child should own a hundred books by the age of five” and create beautiful books that are contextually-relevant, open-licensed and cheap enough to get into the hands and...

The multi-talented Polycarp, who you may know as Fancy Fingers from one of Africa's biggest bands is this week’s guest reader with this powerful story about the naming ceremony of a newborn baby. Written in The Stars is ultimately a celebration of African culture. It is meant to inspire young men to be intentionally involved in their fatherhood journeys and intended to spark conversations around the purpose and meaning behind each name. ✨Credits✨ Written by: ⁠Melissa Wakhu⁠ and ⁠Polycarp...

Why is Nita upside down?  Can she turn the right way round? Nita feels different and doesn’t fit in but after a chat with a close friend, she realises everyone is! And that’s what makes us special. This story is a wonderful celebration of individuality and encourages self-confidence. Even better Soreti Kadir’s soothing voice brings something distinct to the story that it’s hard not to be drawn in. ✨Credits✨ Written by: Roxana Bouwer Voiced By: Soreti Kadir Episode Production: Verge...

Zoey loves finding things in the park. One day, she gets a big surprise. What could it be? Many thanks to Shiv Simani for lending his voice to this story. Shiv is Crossfit Coach, award-winning wellness influencer and co-host over at Unit The Podcast. Be sure to check it out! Credits Written by: David Mann Voiced By: Shiv Simani Episode Production: Verge Digital  Sound Design: Marcus Garvey Read this ebook and many others on bookdash.org  Book dash believes that “Every child should...

Buckle up for an exhilarating adventure beyond the stars with "Astronauts to the Moon," a captivating children's picture book perfect for readers aged 2-5 years. Join Ire, Atticat, and Teddy as they embark on a thrilling journey to space, exploring the vast wonders of the universe! "Astronauts to the Moon" not only celebrates the boundless creativity of children's minds but also introduces them to STEM concepts, space travel, and astronomy.  ✨Credits✨ Written by: Louisa Olafuyi & Oladele...

Tall with long necks, prickly tongues and fascinating patterns - these are some of the features that make giraffes loveable. Nuru, a curious little boy, invites you to join him with his family, as they go on a trip to see giraffes. ✨Credits✨ Written by: Melissa Wakhu Voiced By: Melissa Wakhu Illustrations: Joy Kioko  Episode Production: Verge Digital  Sound Design: Marcus Garvey Find more of Melissa’s books including her brand new book on Hustle Sasa Submit A Story We'd love...

Going to the doctor can be scary! Can Bora overcome his fears, with a little help from Baba and Jojo? ✨Credits✨ Written By: Edna Gicovi Illustrated by: Ellen Heydenrych Voiced by: Edna Gicovi Episode Production: Verge Digital ⁠ Sound Design: Marcus Garvey CC by 4.0  Love the story? Read this ebook and many others on bookdash.org and the best part, if you’re in Kenya, you can get a physical copy from @storytime.ke at just 350 bob!  Something that the kids can carry with them...

Hippo has a big personality and loves to dance every chance she gets but it seems her dancing disrupts all other animals trying to concentrate on doing very important things. Won’t anyone dance with her? ✨Credits✨ Written By: Sam Beckbessinger Illustrated by: Megan Andrews Voiced by: Edna Gicovi Episode Production: Verge Digital ⁠ Sound Design: Marcus Garvey CC by 4.0  Love the story? Read this ebook and many others on bookdash.org and the best part, if you’re in Kenya, you can...

✨About the story ✨ Who will win the Great Cake Contest? A sweet story about a little boy who wants to make the best cake. ✨Credits✨ Written by: Lebohang Masango Voiced By: Ndunge Illustrations: Nompumelelo Mdluli Episode Production:  Verge Digital ⁠ Sound Design: Marcus Garvey CC by 4.0  Read this ebook and many others on bookdash.org  Book dash believes that “Every child should own a hundred books by the age of five” and create beautiful books that are...

Another Melissa Wakhu classic is up on the podcast! From the writer behind one of our most popular episodes, Pipo and the Poop Pile, comes this sweet story inspired by her love and passion for nurturing a new generation of children who are secure in their unique identities. Fun fact about this wonderful story, she not only wrote it but illustrated it too. We love it and can’t wait for you and your little ones to hear it. ✨About the story ✨ Come along with Tia, a tiny black seed, as she...

It's the rainy season in Doll Village and the dolls are not thrilled. However, they soon discover how amazing rain is. ✨Credits✨ Story courtesy of: Umba Creations Voiced by: Soreti Kadir Episode Production: Verge Digital ⁠ Sound Design: Marcus Garvey CC by 4.0  Read this story and many others on  Umba Creations About Umba Creations Umba Creations is a Kenya-based company founded by Wangari Kamau, a mother, creative and entrepreneur dedicated to creating products that help...

I once had a dream, so small and light, I kept it in a box. I kept it hidden, safe and sound, in my drawer of socks. This is a story about a child’s dream and how they nurture it to bloom ✨Credits✨ Written by: Fred Strydom Voiced By: Cedric Nzomo Illustrations: Megan Lötter Episode Production: Verge Digital ⁠ Sound Design: Marcus Garvey CC by 4.0  Read this ebook and many others on bookdash.org  Book dash believes that “Every child should own a hundred books by the age of five”...

Ann-Nem-Oh-Nee is stuck on her rock all alone. She’s looking for adventure and wants to see the world! But how? ✨Credits✨ Written by: Matthew Grifiths Voiced By: Fiona Nyong’o  Illustrations: Jessica Bosworth Smith Episode Production: Verge Digital ⁠ Sound Design: Marcus Garvey CC by 4.0  Read this ebook and many others on bookdash.org  Book dash believes that “Every child should own a hundred books by the age of five” and create beautiful books that are...

The talented Polycarp, who you may know as a composer, guitarist, producer and member of one of Africa's biggest bands, is this week’s guest reader with this sweet bedtime story little ones are bound to enjoy. This ode to fatherhood and curiosity is one of our favourite books. Just like the star of the story, Ototo, children are full of wonder, dreams and vivid imagination. We hope this story sparks conversations about your children’s dreams and ambitions. What makes them giggle? Would they...

Spotty the Hyena has lost his laugh. How did this happen? Where could it be? And can the other animals help him find it? ✨Credits✨ Written by: Michelle Preen Voiced By: James Bukusi Illustrations: Karen Lilje Episode Production: Verge Digital  Sound Design: Marcus Garvey CC by 4.0 Love the story? Read this ebook and many others on bookdash.org  Submit A Story We'd love to hear your little one's story or feedback. Feel free to leave us a voice note on our Spotify or DM us on...

Soreti Kadir is phenomenal and breathes life into this whimsical and heartwarming story that celebrates the beauty of natural hair About The Story A rhyming story about my special hair. How special it can be. So many types of special hair. Just look around, you’ll see. ✨Credits✨ Written by: Candice Dingwall Voiced By: Soreti Kadir Illustrations: Jess Jardim-Wedepohl Episode Production: Verge Digital Sound Design: Marcus Garvey CC 4.0 Love the story? Read this ebook and many others...

Nomvundla and Soko are off to the Chilli-Eating Contest. Animals come from far and wide to try to win the amazing prize. Who will win and get to take a friend to the Hamba-Hamba Funfair? ✨Credits✨ Written by: Fortune Tazvivinga  Voiced By: Edna Gicovi Illustrations: Joy Kioko Episode Production: Verge Digital  Sound Design: Marcus Garvey CC BY 4.0 Love the story? Read this ebook and many others on bookdash.org and the best part, if you’re in Kenya, you can get a physical copy from...