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The Ga Picture Alphabet (Ga)
A is for Akpakpa, B is for Baa…
Ga is the beautiful, poetic language that lent the word kwashiokor to global medical vocabulary.
Working alongside Peruvian illustrator Avril Filomeno, renowned Ghanaian novelist and poet, Nii Ayikwei Parkes has created a playful universe in which the pictures tell a story as you learn the letters of the Ga alphabet.
Simple and fun, this one-of-a-kind book gives children the basics needed to master this musical language of West Africa.
Bonus: This picture book includes a colourful glossary with Ewe, Dagbani and Akan as well as French and English translations for all the words!
₵75.00The Ga Picture Alphabet (Ga)
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Children of the Tree
Age Range: 7 – 12 years
This is the story of the origins of the people of Namibia. It is derived from folklore, historical accounts and archaeological findings.
₵40.00Children of the Tree
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Mumaizu and the Hippos
Age Range: 5 – 7 years
Mumaizu lives in Wechiau, a village in the Upper West Region of Ghana. His father, Agba Tungbani, is the head tour guide for the Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary. One day, Agba surprises Mumaizu with an invitation to see the hippos.
The Sanctuary, established in 1998, protects approximately 20 hippos along a 40-kilometre stretch of the Black Volta River.
₵30.00Mumaizu and the Hippos
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Daniel and the Very Hungry Lions (Very Best Bible Stories, Hardcover)
Age Range: 2 – 6 years
Listen to the story and make the sounds as you discover what happened when God’s faithful servant was thrown into a den filled with roaring, ravenous lions.
In this faithful and fun retelling of a classic Bible story, we learn how God protected Daniel from the very hungry lions and how King Darius learned that God is the one true God who lives for ever.
“Unleash your fiercest roar as you jump into this true story about God’s extraordinary trustworthiness. He’s in control – and he loves to wow us with his saving power!” – Scott James, Author of the Littlest Watchman
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Jonah and the Very Big Fish (Very Best Bible Stories, Hardcover)
Age Range: 2 – 6 years
Discover what happened when God told a very grumpy prophet to give a message to a nasty, horrible, wicked, cruel city. Children will learn that God is kind and loving and longs to save people.
In this faithful and fun retelling of a classic Bible story, we learn that God was determined to send Jonah to talk to the nasty people of Nineveh so that he could forgive them.
“Ever wonder how to teach your child that God always welcomes repentant sinners? Read this delightful book to find out!.” – Barbara Reaoch, Children’s Director, Bible Study Fellowship; author of A Jesus Christmas
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Ananse Finally Meets His Match and Another Tale from Africa (African Folktale Series)
Age Range: 7 – 12 years
In this beautifully illustrated, collectable library of easy-to-read traditional folktale with their moral lessons, test questions, and activities for the young ones, classic African stories are brought magically to reality. The stories in the African Folktale Series (AFS) are filled with moral lessons that have been handed down from many generations to the present in many African countries from Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroons, Liberia, the Gambia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania to Zimbabwe. The traditional African elders who inhabited an ancient continent brimming with wisdom successfully utilized these folktales to socialize their youngsters to the moral requirements of their society to insure order, security and growth.
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A Bad Day for Martha
Age Range: 8 – 10 years
In this short book, young readers explore the importance of integrity and the repercussions for acting immorally.
₵26.00A Bad Day for Martha
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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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Tahinta: A Rhythm Play for Children (With QR Code for Audio)
Tahinta is a story with a beat. It is about a boy went fishing in the River Birim. He set his fish-trap in the water. He cast his net but when he drew it out, it was empty. He began to look unhappy. But just when he was getting ready to go home, something came walking across the river. You will find out what it was.
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Studying at Home
This book brings to you practical advice on your studies at home: doing your homework, using time wisely, and being disciplined. It is important to know that there is time for everything – time for play and time for your studies.
You will also learn about the danger in copying your friend’s work during exams. The book also shows you how to pass your exams and pass well.
It is a practical guide for boys and girls in primary and junior secondary schools.
₵35.00Studying at Home
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Black Barbie (Hardcover)
Age Range: 7 – 12 years
Black Barbie, by London-based animator and illustrator Comfort Arthur, is the picture book adaptation of her award winning animated short film by the same name.
Voiced by British-Ghanaian actress, television presenter and producer Ama K. Abebrese, the story grew out of the filmmaker’s own experience with the use of relaxers and skin bleaching products while growing up in the U.K.
After debuting in 2016, Black Barbie became an international sensation, screened at various film festivals in over 50 countries and winning numerous awards, including Best Animated Film at the Ghana Movie Awards and Best Spoke Word Film at the Realtime Film Festival in Lagos, Nigeria.
With powerful moments of sadness, humor and introspection, Black Barbie explores the artist’s personal journey toward self-acceptance, empowerment and loving the skin she’s in.
While intended to be a great catalyst for discussion for children of all background, in the words of Dr. Tyner, “This powerful book reminds every young Black woman that you are more than enough. You are the standard of beauty, with your glowing melanin skin, the intricacy of your precious locks, and the vibrancy of Black Girl Magic that fills every room that you enter.”
₵50.00Black Barbie (Hardcover)
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I Love You Colouring
Age: 3 to 6 years
“I loved you even before I saw you.
From the day I knew I was going to be a mum
on that day my eyes went twinkle twinkle”
These simple words from the book convey a lot of emotion and a feeling of belonging that every child seeks. They are reassuring and soothing. These words will help quell a lot of insecurity and fear. They go a long way to help shape behaviour and boost confidence.
These semi-personalized books are written for every child using their day names, following a Ghanaian cultural norm. Find the day of the week on which your child was born and choose from the range.
₵50.00I Love You Colouring
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Kidnappers in Action
Age Range: 6 – 12 years
In this exciting story, a young boy must outsmart a band of kidnappers.
₵25.00Kidnappers in Action
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Class One Stories (Little Sage Beginning to Read)
Age Range: 4 – 8 years
Four different stories for children who are beginning to read. The difficult words have been broken into easy phonetic syllables.
The four characters in the different books are learning lessons of life and growing.
Happy Reading.
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Lives of Five Great Ghanaian Leaders
Age Range: 8 – 15 years
In this piece of non-fiction from Adaex, readers learn about the biographical sketches of five great Ghanaian personalities.
₵28.00