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The Boabab Tree of Salaga
Suitable for upper primary pupils and children between 9 and 11 years
Dauda, a twelve-year old boy lives in a village north of Salaga with his parents. He often helps his father, who is a blacksmith, at the forge. He also grazes their sheep and goats.
One night, slave raiders captured everyone from his village. Dauda gets separated from his parents. He is taken to Salaga where he is chained to a big baobab tree before he is later sold off. From Salaga, he, together with many others are marched to the coast and made to board a ship to the Americas to be sold as slaves.
Two hundred years later, a stranger visits the same baobab tree at Salaga…who is this stranger?
₵40.00The Boabab Tree of Salaga
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Who Told the Most Incredible Story: Vol 1 – How Dog’s Nose Became Dark and Other Stories
These amazing tales will preoccupy both children and adult minds, anywhere. The stories are simple, visualising the world through narration. They provide deep insights into human life, with emphasis on the essence of African lifestyle and ways of understanding. Among others, they hold a mirror for readers all over the world to see who we were and who we can become, while thinking of who we are.
Written in straightforward and engaging language, the author weaves the stones out of the cultural fabric woven by the ancestors with authenticity. To make it easy rooting for readers across ages, these remarkable narratives are beautifully and colourfully illustrated, adding an intricate layer to the material.
“Each tale entertains and creates a context for creative and innovative learning. The collection is therefore highly recommended for enjoyment and study by everyone – thinkers, political scientists, writers, theologians, sociologists and anyone who appreciates the African way of life”. – Dr. K. B. Maison (Nana Kobena Nketsia V)
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The Bell Ringer
Mansa Oppong decides to contest for a prefect’s position in her school election. She is confronted with several issues: should she accept to compete with the boys as The Bell Ringer, a ‘job for boys’; will she be able to endorse her form to guarantee her qualification for the position; and how is Mansa going to campaign for the post of Bell Ringer, and alongside other family pressures?
₵25.00The Bell Ringer
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Suma Mpase Kɔtuu (Asante Twi)
Asante Twi version of 5 books of the same story in English, Ga, Twi, Ewe and French. Suitable for children between 6 and 7 years (class 1 and 2). Great set for children to learn other languages, especially Ghanaian languages.
Suma is a young girl who goes for a walk in the field and encounters a host of animals. Colourful books with beautiful pictures that teachers children adjectives.
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Suma tee Shishiramo (Ga)
Ga version of 5 books of the same story in English, Ga, Twi, Ewe and French. Suitable for children between 6 and 7 years (class 1 and 2). Great set for children to learn other languages, especially Ghanaian languages.
Suma is a young girl who goes for a walk in the field and encounters a host of animals. Colourful books with beautiful pictures that teachers children adjectives.
₵40.00Suma tee Shishiramo (Ga)
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Suma En Promenade (French Edition)
French version of 5 books of the same story in English, Ga, Twi, Ewe and French. Suitable for children between 6 and 7 years (class 1 and 2). Great set for children to learn other languages, especially Ghanaian languages.
Suma is a young girl who goes for a walk in the field and encounters a host of animals. Colourful books with beautiful pictures that teachers children adjectives.
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Suma fe Tsadidi (Ewe)
Ewe version of 5 books of the same story in English, Ga, Twi, Ewe and French. Suitable for children between 6 and 7 years (class 1 and 2). Great set for children to learn other languages, especially Ghanaian languages.
Suma is a young girl who goes for a walk in the field and encounters a host of animals. Colourful books with beautiful pictures that teachers children adjectives.
₵25.00Suma fe Tsadidi (Ewe)
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Suma Went Walking
English version of 5 books of the same story in English, Ga, Twi, Ewe and French. Suitable for children between 6 and 7 years (class 1 and 2). Great set for children to learn other languages, especially Ghanaian languages.
Suma is a young girl who goes for a walk in the field and encounters a host of animals. Colourful books with beautiful pictures that teachers children adjectives.
₵25.00Suma Went Walking
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Alake the Elephant
This is a series of stories about the adventures of a young elephant that gets in and out of trouble while living in a West African forest. Alake takes readers on a tour of the tropical forest; in adventures with giraffes, monkeys, crocodiles, lions, and his own family of elephants. This book has a lot of moral lessons for young readers.
₵25.00Alake the Elephant
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Nantwie Paka: Ate Praka (Asante Twi)
Suitable for children from 6 years and above, learning the Twi language.
Baba Atenga wɔ anantwie du. Ɔpε anantwie du no nyinaa asεm. Awiaberε bi a ɔde anantwie no kɔɔ adidi no, wɔn mu baako tee praka. Na ne din de Nantwie Paka. Ɔte sii kwan mu. Ɔno na ɔrekorɔɔɔɔ no. Ɔkɔɔ mmemea pii. Afei ɔte sii kurom kɔɔ sukuu bi paake so, kokɔɔ mmeammea afoforɔ pii. Anso hɔ ara, ɔkɔɔ lɔre setesan bi nso. Deε na ɔrekɔyε wɔ hɔ deε, ɔno nko ara na ɔnim. Baabiara a ɔkɔeε nso, ɔhe ehu too nnipa a wɔwɔ hɔ no so. Kwan bεn na Baba Atenga faa so hunuu Nantwi Paka de no kɔɔ fie….?
Baba Atenga has ten cows. He is fond of them all. One afternoon, one of the cows breaks loose. This happens when he sends them out to graze. Its name is Paka the cow. It fiercely jumps unto the street and off it goes. It goes through various places, enters a township, moves straight to a school compound, then to other places. Its roaming leads it to the lorry station as well. As to whether it is going to board a lorry, no one knows. Everywhere it goes it creates fear and panic.
How is Paka the cow tamed?
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Why the Dog Has A Hollow Stomach
Suitable for children between 6 and 9 years (Classes 2 to 4)
Ananse thinks he is the wisest of all. When there is no food in the land, he is able to find food for his family. But he keeps the source of the food secret. Why?
What happens when his children discover the secret?
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The Jumping Contest
Who can jump farthest and who can jump highest? George, Kofi and Issaka like arguing among themselves. What are the interesting experiences they go through as each of them tries to be the greatest jumper?
₵14.00The Jumping Contest
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Uncle Blanko’s Chair
Age Range: 9 – 12 years
The story of Uncle Blanko’s Chair takes the reader through a series of dramatic episodes involving young Kobi and the “magic chair” of his good Uncle Blanko. The disappearance of the chair and the frantic search for it help the different people of Sogawe to know and appreciate each other better.
₵20.00Uncle Blanko’s Chair
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The Adventures of the Asuogya Gang
Suitable for JHS students and children between 12 and 15 years
Kwame Danso was a typical African village boy who could neither read nor write, but he was a very intelligent boy indeed.
He tried very hard to become a member of The Asuogya Gang but failed. He however got to know some of the secrets of the gang, thus getting himself into some uncomfortable and dangerous situations…
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Solma: Tales from Northern Ghana
This compilation of stories is specially written for children of all ages. This collection is culled from tales told among the Gurunsi people of Northern Ghana. They make interesting reading and teach children the needed moral and social values.
“… Mothers, go and tell your children that Kanwum lost her heart because she would not listen to her mother. Tell your children what happened to Kanwum and why it happened. Let your children’s children not forget this story. Children, go home and listen to your mothers and your fathers. Let this story be told as long as there are children.”
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