Books

Collection of all children's books. Click on a book to read it and to see the themes and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skills included for each book.

The monkeys are facing a drought. Find out how they solve the problem. (Level 1)

A story about children and adults rescuing orphaned baby animals and raising them in a nursery. (Level 3)

Grandma grows bananas. Her granddaughter finds her secret ripening basket and lands in trouble. (Level 4)

A community works together to reach a decision that benefits everyone. (Level 3)

A young girl is given a bowl and her brothers break it. Her friend helps her and the family solve the problem. (Level 1)

Siblings both want to play with the doll. An argument ensues and the doll loses an arm. Mom cleverly teaches Abel the lesson: actions have consequences. (Level 3)

Sara can help you get across the river. Come see how she does that. But what happens when the elephant needs to get across the river? (Level 1)

A variety of activites that children do at school. (Level 1)

Meet all the members of Maria's family. A great book for introducing the people who might make up a family. (Level 1)

A child and father compare big and little - a basic book. (Level 1)

A basic story about the sounds that you can hear. (Level 1)

A basic story about the 5 senses. (Level 1)

A story about all the things a little girl likes to do. (Level 1)

A description of all the things fire can do. (Level 1)

Pendo the cow and his friend Ndalo help each other. Because Ndalo cares for Pendo, Pendo gives milk and Ndalo gets to buy books.(Level 1)

A book that talks about the parts of the body and what the child uses them for. (Level 1)

A book about colors. The child asks why, and the parents explain until the last page. (Level 1)

A story about a little boy who likes to read. Who can he read to? (Level 1)

A story about about friends and all the wonderful things you can do together.(level 1)

A book about feelings. (Level 1)

Ape solves a problem and tricks the crocodile. A traditional story, (Level 1)

Who comes to the water? What will happen? Read and find out. (Level 2)

A little girl sees a lady in an orange dress, and shoes carrying an orange purse. What do you think is the little girl's favorite color? (Level 2)

Nakehi doesn't want to serve his guests beans, so he kicks over the pot. Find out how showing off ends up having to eat what's left of the pot of beans. (Level 2)

A little girl loves plants and talks to them so they will grow. (Level 2)

Noticing the color brown in different shades and different spaces. (Level 2)

A description of houses, as a little boy wanders off and can't find his way home. (Level 2)

Learn how two friends solve a problem using forgiveness. (Level 2)

Just like colors in the rainbow, they are everywhere including people of the world. (Level 3)

The Dog and the Cat try to catch a butterfly. Story can be used to teach action words. (Level 3)

Super Mummy never stops. Find out how people help her. Is your Mummy a Super Mummy? (Level 3)

How the Spider tricks the women and gets away with the food he takes. Find out how he finally gets caught. (Level 3)

How children can make the world a better place. (Level 3)

A traditional story about how the spider got its long legs (Level 3)

A child takes a trip to the city by bus. It's a new and different experience. (Level 3)

A story about friends who compete and become enemies. (Level 3)

A young girl is given a bowl and her brothers break it. Her friend helps her and the family solve the problem. (Level 3)

Sara can help you get across the river. Come see how she does that. But what happens when the elephant needs to get across the river? (Level 3)

A boy sees a man in need and helps him, asking nothing in return. (Level 3)

Nema is very wise. She does not get tempted by her wants, but works to get the thread she needs. (Level 3)

Children learn to tell the truth, because the consequences are memorable. (Level 3)

A young girl stands up to bullies so she can help two doves. (Level 3)

The story of Daisy, the chicken who never gave up and finally could fly. (Level 3)

A traditional story of how Keza is true to herself and solves a problem (Level 3)

Baboon and Crocodile were friends until one day. A traditional story. (Level 3)

The story of a boy and the role the sun plays in his everyday actions. (Level 3)

The famous story of Wangari Maathai and the difference she made. (Level 3)

Who will become the King Leopard's successor? The wise leader holds a contest. See who is going to be the next wise leader. (Level 4)

All the animals are old, and their owners no longer want them. Find out how the animals end up solving the problem, and finding a home of their own. (Level 4)

The story tells why the rainbow is high up in the sky. The lesson urges the reader to listen to his/her feelings. (Level 4)

Nangila needs an herb to heal her father. Because of her kindness and wisdom she succeeds. Find out how she did what others could not. (Level 4)

A problem solving fantasy where all the animals finally get to drink water during a drought. (Level 4)

Anansi learns that actions have consequences. (Level 4)

Thimba sees that his friend Gobani, the Gentle Giant, needs help. Find out how a little boy helps a very tall adult. (Level 4)

A make believe story to explain why the dog runs toward a car, the goat runs away, and the cow just stands in the road. (Level 4)

How to draw by following the directions using simple shapes. (Level 4)

The story is about two young people who run across Africa to spread the message of unity. On the way, others join the race.(Level 4)

Thabi is about to become a big sister. Her dad helps her understand her feelings. Wait until you see her surprise. (Level 5)

Ndalo and Pendo are a boy and a cow. Find out how they help each other. (Level 5)

Two boys go fishing. Each wants to catch the biggest fish. Their friend doesn't want them to catch the fish because the fish out of water will die. See who tricked the boys. (Level 5)