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You'll meet the characters Lerato, Kaya and Trevor will take the reader on an exciting tour through the beautiful country, and introduce them to their families and the homes they live in; from Bungalows and Villas to rural homes. The reader will learn interesting facts about plants and trees from the Aloe Vera plant to Acacia Tree.Along the way, they visit the bustling city of Cape Town as well as Learn common phrases, numbers and the alphabet in Zulu and Xhosa. The reader will also discover what it's like to attend cultural events. The book will leave the reader inspired by some well known role models including the Emmy award winning Trevor Noah.

Whether your little one wants to know more about their cultural roots and ethnic origins, or they are simply curious about discovering a country rich with natural resources and rugged beauty, our African children’s book collection are here to help!Childhood is all about discovering the world around us. There’s no such thing as being too young to explore different cultures and get accustomed to countries and people all over the globe. We believe that the key to an open-minded adult is a curious kid whose thirst for knowledge is met and encouraged using the right resources. Our book on Ghana is here to help provide caregivers with the right tool to introduce their little ones to the amazing world of African cultures. Using unique and child-appropriate characters that children can relate to, this kid’s book about diversity is here to lay the foundation of your child’s cultural knowledge. Ghana – The land of gold, diamonds and cocoaThis African children’s book is all about discovering the raw beauty of Ghana. With the help of beautiful hand-drawn illustrations and child-friendly characters, this Ghana book will introduce your child to this beautiful country. Your little one can know more about this country’s geography, traditions, communities, and language, and even learn a few phrases in the two most spoken languages: Asante Twi and Fanti!Why is this book a must-have on your child’s bookshelf?* Designed by experts in education* Suitable for kids ages 5-7* Child-friendly characters that kids can relate to* Large pages that are easy to work with for kids* Keeps kids engaged with a multitude of fun facts* Provides support for learning more about Ghana* Great for discovering one’s roots and ethnic origins* 72 pages with hand-drawn illustrations* Excellent gift for boys and girls alike* Hardback version* Size: 20cm x 24.5cm x 0.5cmDiscover Ghana, a title from Our World My Roots!

Ghana - The land of gold, diamonds and cocoaWhether a child wants to know more about their cultural roots and ethnic origins, or they are simply curious about discovering a country rich with natural resources and rugged beauty, this African children’s book collection is here to help!The book begins with a Factfile which includes interesting information about Ghana such as the size of the country and population; weather and currency. The reader will then go on to be introduced to the characters: Kobe, Adwoa and Kwame who will take them through the diverse landscapes from Lakes and Rivers, to Mountains and Waterfalls and visit well known landmarks like Black Star Gate in Accra. The reader will discover school life both in the towns and rural areas learning the musical instruments and sports they play.  They will learn basic phrases in Fanti and Asante Twi and dive into some favourite Ghanaian traditions such as gift giving and dressing in the national Kente print. The book ends leaving the reader dreaming about what they would like to be someday by sharing well known role models including, the Editor in Chief of British Vogue, Edward Enniful.Discover Ghana, a title from Our World My Roots.

Jamaica - An Island, vibrant with colour and character!Whether a child wants to know more about their cultural roots and ethnic origins, or they are simply curious about discovering a country rich with natural resources and rugged beauty, this Caribbean children’s book collection is here to help!The book begins with a Factfile which includes interesting information about Jamaica such as the size of the country and population; weather and major cities. The reader will meet the characters Tashie, Shen and Ziggy who will take them on an exciting journey exploring where they live, beautiful landscapes and locations such as Dunns River Falls. You will learn about school life as well as common every-day phrases in Jamaican Patwa. Jamaicans love to celebrate and so we have included their important national holidays in the Jamaican calendar such as Bob Marley day and Harvest festival. The reader will find many fun facts, and finally the book will leave the reader inspired by some well-known Jamaicans, which include the fastest man in the world - Usain Bolt. Discover Jamaica, a title from Our World My Roots.

Nigeria - A world of wonder and beautyWhether a child wants to know more about their cultural roots and ethnic origins, or they are simply curious about discovering a country rich with natural resources and rugged beauty, this African children’s book collection is here to help!The book begins with a Factfile which includes interesting information about Nigeria such as where the country is located, as well as major cities and climates. The reader will meet the characters Abiola, Adedayo, Nkechi and Halima who will take them on an exciting tour through the beautiful country, and introduce them to their families and the homes they live in; from Bungalows and Mansions to rural homes.The reader will learn interesting facts about plants and trees from the Umbrella Tree to the Nganda Tree. Along the way they visit the bustling city; Lagos, the city that never sleeps. The reader will learn common phrases, numbers and the alphabet in the country’s most commonly spoken languages: Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa. Plus discover what it's like to attend cultural events. The book will leave the reader inspired by some well known role models including the award winning Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Discover Nigeria, a title from Our World My Roots.

Zimbabwe - A land of diamonds, platinum and gold Whether a child wants to know more about their cultural roots and ethnic origins, or they are simply curious about discovering a country rich with natural resources and rugged beauty, this African children’s book collection is here to help!The book begins with a Factfile which includes interesting information about Zimbabwe such as the size of the country and population; capital city and religions. The reader will meet the characters Tendai, Ranga and Marvelous who will introduce them to their families as well as their native languages Shona and Ndebele. They will then explore the magnificent landscapes from the vast savannahs to the luscious forests; including the fascinating animals that live within.  They go on to share with the reader; the food that they enjoy from Sadza to Dovi to candy cake as well as sharing their version of special occasions such as Christmas Day. The reader will also learn fun traditions such as how people cure hiccups to what they do when their tooth falls out. The reader will be left inspired by characters including the much loved Black Panther actress Danai Gurira.Discover Zimbabwe, a title from Our World My Roots.

The book begins with a Factfile which includes interesting information about Kenya such as the size of the country and population; weather and currency. You’ll then go on be introduced to the characters Kamau, Mwangi and Zuri who will take the reader through the diverse landscapes from Lakes and Rivers, to Mountains and Waterfalls and visit well known landmarks like Nairobi National Park.  You will discover school life both in the towns and rural areas learning the musical instruments and sports they play.  Learn basic phrases in Swahili. Dive into some favourite Kenyan traditions such as gift giving and dancing. The book ends leaving the reader dreaming about what they would like to be someday by sharing well known role models including the former US President, Barack Obama

You’ll meet the characters Lerato, Kaya and Trevor  will take the reader on an exciting tour through the beautiful country, and introduce them to their families and the homes they live in; from Bungalows and Villas to rural homes. The reader will learn interesting facts about plants and trees from the Aloe Vera plant to Acacia Tree. Along the way, they visit the bustling city of Cape Town as well as Learn common phrases, numbers and the alphabet in Zulu and Xhosa. The reader will also discover what it's like to attend cultural events. The book will leave the reader inspired by some well known role models including the Emmy award winning Trevor Noah.

The book begins with a Factfile which includes interesting information about Kenya such as the size of the country and population; weather and currency. You’ll then go on be introduced to the characters Kamau, Mwangi and Zuri who will take the reader through the diverse landscapes from Lakes and Rivers, to Mountains and Waterfalls and visit well known landmarks like Nairobi National Park.  You will discover school life both in the towns and rural areas learning the musical instruments and sports they play.  Learn basic phrases in Swahili. Dive into some favourite Kenyan traditions such as gift giving and dancing. The book ends leaving the reader dreaming about what they would like to be someday by sharing well known role models including the former US President, Barack Obama