Africas Child

Gugù ha i capelli rossi, la pelle bianco latte e vive in Africa con i suoi genitori. Ha una scimmietta e un camaleonte per amici e un posto speciale dove rifugiarsi quando si sente un po' giù.

"Il était une fois un jeune hommequi rendait service à tout le monde. Il disait toujours d'accord, mais jamais non. On se moquait de lui, on disait qu'il était simplet, Mahboul. Un matin, il trouve une amande... Il demande alors à sa voisine : -Afak, s'il te plait, veux-tu me griller cette amande ? -Louza wahda ? Une seule amande ? Wakha, d'accord !"

Have you ever heard of hieroglyphics? Do you know what a mummy is? All these things came from ancient Egypt. More than 4,000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians created tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where the ancient Egyptians lived, what their lives were like, and what happened to them. Discover how they changed the world!

Bobby Norfolk plays a prominent role in African-American storytelling. But when he recently visited Africa, he went as a humble student, hoping to glean new insights, to immerse himself in a living oral tradition. He went as a pilgrim to the cities, villages, and jungles of Africa. Yet he was caught completely by surprise when, during a visit to an obscure African village, he was invited to a community-wide afternoon break at which elders told traditional Anansi stories and everyone else listened intently.

In Africa there are over one million different species of animals, insects, and birds, not including the ones undiscovered by the human civilization. Of these million animals, include the tallest, heaviest, and strongest land animals in the world, and we are going to learn all about them and the vast environments in which they live in. From the Lion King to Black Panther, the continent has captured the popular imagination many times.

Cliff, Monty, Shandra, and Quisha’s summer visit to Grandma’s turned out to be more interesting than they had anticipated. An unexpected find transports them to ancient and modern Africa where they meet indigenous Africans and make new friends. However, they must then find their way back home. They use their knowledge of science and history to return to Grandma's.

Frofro and Caribe are two amazing toys who belong to Francis and Carabella. They are two heroic characters of British Caribbean origin, and they travel the world as companions of Mr. Angelo, Francis and Carabella’s father, and quickly learn about different cultures from around the world. You will join them on an action-packed adventure, going from one side of the world to the other, where they encounter many odd and tricky situations. Along the way, they experience some amazing traditions of the local people, culture, food, and much, much more.

Yosef and Estrella have spent their whole lives in Morocco's Atlas Mountains. When they move to the city, they face a strange, unfamiliar world. Will their love survive the surprises of their new home? A funny and charming folktale-like story of mistaken identities.

・うつくしいむすめと魚
― 世界で一番美しい女と魚の悲しい恋のおはなし。
・カメレオンと野ブタ
―えらそうな野ブタをからかうため、カメレオンは二人で競争しようといいますが…。
・だれよりもつよい赤ん坊
― 誰よりも強い赤ん坊が動物たちを次々やっつけてしまいます。
・どうして空ににじがかかるの？
―おそろしい伝染病に苦しめられていた動物たちを、鳥たちが助けます。
・どうして夜ができたの？
― 鳥たちが空を押し上げたことで、夜がなくなってしまいました。
・とてつもなく大きくて食いしんぼうなばけもの
―ある村におそろしい化けものがあらわれて、村の生き物を全て食べてしまいました。
・ともだちとお金
― ともだちにお金を借りた男のお話。
・心やさしい王子さま
―心やさしい王子さまは井戸に落ちていたヘビとライオンと男を助けますが…。
・弟ウサギのわるぢえ
―姉さんウサギとワニの夫婦の家に遊びに行った弟ウサギのお話。

【収録内容】 ・黒い河の竜 ― 幼い頃父の命を奪った黒い河の竜に、成長したバルウが挑みます。/ ・ウサギとゾウとカバ ― ウサギに騙されて綱引きをし、頭をぶつけたゾウとカバ。怒った2匹はウサギを懲らしめようとしますが…?/ ・ウサギとライオン ―ずる賢いウサギを捕まえようとするライオン。しかしいつもウサギにやられてしまいます。/ ・うたの上手なカメレオン ― 歌の上手なカメレオンが、おそろしいヘビから村を救うお話。/ ・カバ大臣とカメ ― いじわるなカバの大臣の名前を聞き出すため、賢いカメが知恵を使います。/ ・クモ男アナンシのおはなし ― クモ男のアナンシは、空の王様が独り占めしていたいろんな「おはなし」を読みたくて仕方ありませんでした。/ ・ワシと青年 ― 貧乏なポンドのために、立派な町を作ってあげたワシ。しかし、王様になったポンドは、ワシの恩を忘れてしまいました。/ ・空に浮かぶ家 ― 賢いアブワヌスは王様に、空に浮かぶ家を作れと命令されてしまいました。/ ・針一本で国をつくった少年 ― 外国版「わらしべちょうじゃ」。針一本から国をつくってしまったサロという少年のお話です。/ ・白ヤギと魔法のはね ― ハイエナとライオンに、「毎日えものをつかまえてこい」と言われたヤギ。 ワシの力を借りて、まるで魔法のようにえものを捕まえます。

When Akimbo and his park ranger father accidentally capture a lion cub, Akimbo decides to name it Simba and care for it. The two soon become inseparable. But when Simba grows too big, Akimbo must make the right choice for his wild friend.

Every Saturday, Millie spends the day at her grandmother's house. There are no toys and no TV, but it's still the best part of her weekend. You see, Grandma is actually a fairy! With a twirl of her magic spoon, she sends Millie on exciting journeys to magical faraway places.

Julito está por irse a dormir cuando ve en la tele un anuncio: ¡Intercambio cultural: cambie su lugar por el de un ciudadano extranjero por una semana, y viva otra vida! Ahora, podrá viajar a África, un lugar que parece tener mucha acción. A cambió, recibirá en a su casa a Pombo, un elefante que quiere vivir en la ciudad y ver la televisión. ¿Quién de los dos la pasará mejor con su nueva vida?

Africa imagines what things would be like if she had a new pet and a new sibling. She and her mother have talks about the possibilities. The author wrote these short stories when she was six years old. At the time this book was being published, she was seven years old.

Hurra, hier ist Pinguin Pivi Pavo® mit seinem dritten Abenteuer! Diesmal treten der kleine Pinguin, sein bester Freund Bertram, der Albatros und Onkel Carlos eine aufregende Reise nach Südafrika an, um das mysteriöse Geheimnis einer rätselhaften Kiste zu lösen. Werden sie erfolgreich sein?Das Buch ist für Kinder ab 5+ Jahren oder für Erstleser prima geeignet.

Despite its economic conditions and poverty, Zimbabwe enchants, calls, and satisfies. Zimbabwe offers much opportunity for spiritual growth for the serious traveler.

With its wide sky and warm earth, Princess Gie Gie’s kingdom is a beautiful land. But clean drinking water is scarce in her small African village. And try as she might, Gie Gie cannot bring the water closer; she cannot make it run clearer. Every morning, she rises before the sun to make the long journey to the well. Instead of a crown, she wears a heavy pot on her head to collect the water.

Stupsi spielt mit seinem Brüdern im Wald. Da kommen sie an ein Haus und Stupsi schleicht sich ganz leise hinein. Da sieht er im Fernseher Bilder von Tiere in Afrika, die er nicht kannte. Also beschloss er nach Afrika zu gehen. Was er erlebt hat könnt ihr hier anhören. Viel Spaß.

In a central African animal sanctuary, young Akimbo sees the carcass of a mother elephant rotting in the sun. Hearing that his ranger father rarely catches these killers, Akimbo hatches a secret plan to apprehend these villains himself. But are the dangers too daunting for this aspiring hero?

A young impala, with amazing powers, is chosen to be a leader to help others in need. In the process, she teaches life lessons to all with help from her special friend, an eagle named Guardian.