African Children's Stories

Today’s story is titled, Anansi, Kunguru na Mamba. This storytakes us all the way to Ghana — and guess who’s back? That’s right! Our favorite tricky spider, Anansi! What happens when a smart trickster, a noisy crow, and a sneaky crocodile cross paths? Can they work together — or is someone about to be outsmarted? Listen to the story to find out!  Don’t forget to answer the fun questions that pop up in the middle of the story. Have fun! This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.Author: Ghanaian FolktalesIllustration: Wiehan De JagerTranslation: Mutugi KamundiNarrator: Magdalene ChorongoHost and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo You can reach us via ⁠stories@edutab.africa⁠ or through our social media channels to find out how you can get involved in this project. 👌⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠WhatsApp Channel

Today’s story is titled, Internet Safety. Have you everused the internet to play games? Or watch videos? Or maybe do your homework? The internet is like a big playground, but like any playground, we need to learn how to play safely. This story will teach us how to stay safe and smart while surfing the internet. Are there bad people who use the internet? Listen to the story to find out! Don’t forget to answer the fun questions that pop up in the middle of the story. Have fun! This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.Author: Patricia NdlovuIllustration: Sibusiso KhumaloNarrator: Magdalene ChorongoHost and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo You can reach us via ⁠stories@edutab.africa⁠ or through our social media channels to find out how you canget involved in this project👌⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠WhatsApp Channel

Today’s story is titled, During the Storm, you were myRainbow Fish. It is a story about a girl named Dineo, who really wanted a cellphone, but what she found was much more than a gadget. She found a way to grow , learn and shine through the help of an unexpected friend! Who is this friend? Listen to the story to find out! Don’t forget to answer the fun questions that pop up in the middle of the story. Have fun! This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.Author: Mathai MonyakaneIllustration: Mathai MonyakaneNarrator: Magdalene ChorongoHost and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo You can reach us via ⁠stories@edutab.africa⁠ or through our social media channels to find out how you canget involved in this project👌⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠WhatsApp Channel

Today’s story is titled, Bi Simu. In this story, we meet Bi Simu — a woman with five phones, each with its own special purpose. You’ll be amazed to find out how she uses them! Through this story, we’ll learn about the importance of technology in our everyday lives and how we can use it in positive ways — to communicate, to help others, and to bring joy.Listen carefully, and don’t forget to answer the fun questions that pop up in the middle of the story. Have fun! This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.Author: Ursula NafulaIllustration: Marion DrewNarrator: Magdalene ChorongoHost and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo You can reach us via ⁠stories@edutab.africa⁠ or through our social media channels to find out how you can get involved in this project👌⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠WhatsApp Channel

Today’s story is titled Granny’s Phone. Have you ever taught someone—like your granny—how to use a new gadget? Well,,, this story is from a village called GaNchabeleng, and it’s about a clever girl named Mmabotse, her loving granny, and how a simple idea helped them stay connected.Are you ready to find out how a cellphone changed everything? Listen closely and don’t forget to answer fun questions that pop up along the way. Have fun! This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.Author: Diana TebeilaIllustration: Diana TebeilaNarrator: Mungai Kang’ong’oiHost and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo You can reach us via ⁠stories@edutab.africa⁠ or through our social media channels to find out how you can get involved in this project👌⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠WhatsApp Channel

In a world where technology is advancing faster than ever, one TV anchor is on a mission to uncover the secrets of artificial intelligence. Meet Ann—a bold show host ready to ask the big questions. But today’s interview isn’t with a scientist or an inventor. No, today, Ann sits across from something… different. A mind without a body. A voice without a face. An intelligence that exists only in thedigital world. Who—or what—is ChatGPT? And how does it know so much? Let’s find out as Ann interviews AI! Listen closely and don’t forget to answer questions that pop up a long the way. This story is published by African Storybook. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here Author: Nina OrangeIllustration: Kenneth Boyowa OkitikpiNarrator: Magdalene ChorongoHost and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo You can reach us via stories@edutab.africa or through oursocial media channels to find out how you can get involved in this project👌LinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagramTikTokWhatsApp Channel

It’s another week of storytelling, tune in to our latest episode, ‘Drones in Our Modern World’. Have you ever seen a drone flying high up in the sky? Drones are no longer just cool gadgets they are changing the world in amazing ways. From helping farmers grow better crops to protecting wildlife in national parks. Drones are everywhere, but how exactly do they work? And why are they so important? Let’s find out in today’s episode Drones in Our Modern World. Listen closely and don’t forget to answer questionsthat pop up a long the way. This story is published by African Storybook. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here Author: Benard KilaghaiIllustration: Benard KilaghaiNarrator: Mungai Kang’ong’oiHost and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo You can reach us via stories@edutab.africa or through our social media channels to find out how you can get involved in this project👌LinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagramTikTokWhatsApp Channel

It’s another week of storytelling, tune in to our latest episode, ‘Ni Ngapi?’  This exciting tale takes us to a world  of counting and multiplying different parts of various animals! Can you identify all the animals? And how fast can you multiply their body parts? Listen closely, and don’t forget to answer the fun questions that pop up along the way. Let’s count, multiply, and have fun!NB: This story has been curated to feature audio narrationThis story is published by African Storybook. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here Author: Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla and Zanele ButheleziIllustration: Sandra McDougallNarrator: Magdalene ChorongoHost and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo You can reach us via stories@edutab.africa or through oursocial media channels to find out how you can get involved in this project👌LinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagramTikTokWhatsApp Channel

It’s another week of storytelling, tune in to our latest episode, ‘The Apple from the Garden'. This story is about a girl called Anurika who picks an apple from the garden and endeavours to share it with her family members. How will she divide it? Listen to the story to find out! This story is published by NABU Organization. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here Author: Thecla UzozieIllustration: Emmanuel IdokoNarrator: Magdalene ChorongoHost and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo You can reach us via stories@edutab.africa or through oursocial media channels to find out how you can get involved in this project👌LinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagramTikTokWhatsApp Channel

It’s another week of storytelling, tune in to our latest episode, ‘Big 5 Safari' Did you know that ‘Safari’ is a Swahili word meaning ‘Journey’? Today, we are off on an exciting adventure to discover the Big 5 animals of the animal kingdom! This story is published by African Storybook. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book hereAuthor: Benard KilaghaiIllustration: Benard KilaghaiNarrator: Mungai Kang’ong’oiHost and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo You can reach us via stories@edutab.africa or through oursocial media channels to find out how you can get involved in this project👌LinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagramTikTokWhatsApp Channel

It’s another week of storytelling, tune in to our latest episode, ‘Nitakuwa Nini?' It is about a seed that grows into a plant and bears fruits. It also highlights several uses and importance of the plant. Will you be able to figure out the plant before the story ends? Listen to the story to find out! This story is published by NABU Organization. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book hereAuthor: Kate Wanjira KamauIllustration: Bruno IradukundaNarrator: Magdalene ChorongoHost and Editor: Magdalene ChorongoYou can reach us via stories@edutab.africa or through oursocial media channels to find out how you can get involved in this project👌LinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagramTikTokWhatsApp Channel 

It’s another week of storytelling tune in to our latest episode, ‘Andile Mji and the Taste of Numbers'. This captivating story is about a boy who discovers unique ways to learn how to count by using everything around him. This story is published by African Children Storybook . You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book⁠ here⁠Author: Glanice MasikoIllustration: Kamogelo MatlaweNarrator: Magdalene ChorongoHost and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo You can reach us via ⁠⁠stories@edutab.africa ⁠or through our social media channels to find out how you can get involved in this project:-)⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

It’s another week of storytelling tune in to our latest episode, ‘Zanele Sees Numbers.' Join Zanele in her curiosity to see numbers wherever she is. How often do you see numbers in your surrounding? This story is published by NABU Organization. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.   Author: Laura de Lange Illustration: Hanrie Coetzee Narrator: Magdalene Chorongo Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo   You can reach us via info@edutab.africa or through our social media channels to find out how you can get involved in this project:-) Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

It’s another week of storytelling tune in to our latest episode ‘Our Flag’ (Bendera Yetu) as we celebrate Jamhuri Day! What do milk, mango trees, and charcoal have in common?  They’re all part of a colorful tale about the Kenyan flag! This Jamhuri Day, join us for a wonderful story that connects everyday life to our nation’s pride. Laugh, learn, and celebrate Kenya in the most delightful way. This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here. Happy Jamhuri Day! Author: Ursula Nafula Illustration: Melany Pietersen Narrator: Angel Wambui Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo   You can reach us via info@edutab.africa or through our social media channels to find out how you can get involved in this project:-) Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Instagram  

It’s another week of storytelling tune in to our latest episode, “Kuzuru Ziwa La Victoria”. Take a trip with us to one of Africa's greatest natural wonders—Lake Victoria! In this episode, we explore the beauty, history, and unique biodiversity of the world's largest tropical lake. Through captivating storytelling, we'll uncover the lake's cultural significance, the livelihoods it supports, and its place in African folklore. Have you ever been to Lake Victoria? This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here. Author: Njeri Wachira Illustration: Njeri Wachira Narrator: Ali Junju Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo   You can reach us via info@edutab.africa or through our social media channels to find out how you can get involved in this project:-) Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Instagram