28 episodes
The Book Nook By Play Academy Play Academy Africa
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A community-driven storytime show for kids.
Our podcast goes beyond entertainment; it is a powerful educational tool. Each meticulously crafted episode features age-appropriate content, narrated by different people, predominantly parents, from across Africa. Coupled with immersive soundscapes, our stories transport children to magical worlds, stimulating their imagination, enhancing literacy skills, and nurturing a lifelong love for reading.
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Ep 27 - Thato's Birthday Surprise
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 percussion is the perfect soundtrack to your time with your little one.
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Ep 26 - Dudu's Hat
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 a bonus episode.
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✨Follow us on Instagram - @booknook.ke | @playacademy.africa for updates on upcoming events
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EP 25 - Shaka Zulu Learns To Dance
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 young leaders, thinkers and game-changers to Africa’s great history.
✨Credits✨
Written by: Louisa & Oladele Olafuyi
Voiced By: Oladele Olafuyi
Illustrations: Irabor and Tiolu Yoloye
Episode Production: Verge Digital
Sound Design: Marcus Garvey
Download the Kunda Kids app to access more stories or visit kundakids.com to learn more about Kunda Kids and where you can find their books.
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 a bonus episode.
Enjoyed this story?
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✨Follow us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode
✨Share your favourite stories with friends and family
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EP 24 - Tone's Big Drop
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 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 a bonus episode.
Enjoyed this story?
Help us keep it going and bring more magic your way. Here’s how
✨Follow us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode
✨Share your favourite stories with friends and family
✨Click here to join our book subscription service (Kenya) to receive 2 books every month
✨Follow us on Instagram - @booknook.ke | @playacademy.africa for updates on upcoming events
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EP 23 - Little Goat
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 may work to bring their story to life and publish it as a bonus episode.
Enjoyed this story?
Help us keep it going and bring more magic your way. Here’s how
✨Follow us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode
✨Share your favourite stories with friends and family
✨Join our book subscription service (Kenya) to receive 2 books every month
✨Follow us on Instagram - @booknook.ke | @playacademy.africa for updates on upcoming events
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EP 22 - A Rainy Sunset
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 through entertaining hands-on activities. They aim to guide a new generation of young science explorers through genuine passion in learning how the world works and they have exciting programs for kids of all ages to join. Check out their website or Instagram pages to order the book or learn more about this amazing initiative!
✨Credits✨
Written by: Wambui Murimi
Voiced by: Kavindu Mbathi, Musembi Mbathi, and their mum and Founder of Little Einsteins, Mugure Njendu.
Episode Production: Verge Digital
Sound Design: Marcus Garvey
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 a bonus episode.
Enjoyed this story?
Help us keep it going and bring more magic your way. Here’s how
✨Follow us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode
✨Share your favourite stories with friends and family
✨Join our book subscription service (Kenya) to receive 2 books every month -
✨Follow us on Instagram - @booknook.ke | @playacademy.africa for updates on upcoming events
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