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We’re so excited to be back with another amazing story voiced by children’s book author, and co- founder of Kunda Kids. Kunda Kids brings African stories to life! Award-winning books, music & media that make early learning joyful, empowering & proudly cultural. We're so grateful to Kunda Kids for so graciously sharing this story with us.

✨Credits✨

Story courtesy of: Kunda Kids

Voiced By: Oladele Olafuyi

Episode Production: Verge Group

Sound Design: Marcus Garvey

Download the Kunda Kids app to access more stories or visit kundakids.com to learn more about Kunda Kids and where you can find their books.

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Thabo’s make-believe world has no room for his little sister, Keitu. But she has other ideas! If you could be something else for a day like the boy in the story, what would you choose? Let us know in the comments!

✨Credits✨

This book was created at a Book Dash event in Cape Town on 28 June 2014. It is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Licence (CC BY 4.0).

Written by: Lauren Beukes

Voiced By: Makena Murungi

Episode Production: ⁠⁠Verge Digital ⁠⁠⁠

Sound Design: Marcus Garvey

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Rekai only loves to eat pancakes, so Mom finds a way to make them even better!

✨Credits✨

Written by: Mikhaila Crowther

Voiced By: Fiona Nyongo

Episode Production: ⁠⁠⁠Verge Digital ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sound Design: Marcus Garvey

Created at a Book Dash event in Cape Town on 5 March 2016. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Licence (CC BY 4.0). Read the story here.

Love the story? Read this ebook and many others on ⁠⁠⁠bookdash.org⁠⁠⁠  and please consider supporting our podcast to keep us going (PS there are many FREE ways to do it too!)

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Kabi and Sasha are playing outside. Kabi and Sasha are playing outside. Sasha lies down and sees a red spot among the stars. This is the start of an interesting story about Mars.

The Martians is a STEM children’s book by Little Einsteins under the series STEM Adventures of Kabi and Sasha.

Through the adventures of Kabi and Sasha children will learn fun facts in STEM in a book by us, for us. Little Einsteins East Africa seeks to inspire and teach students about the world of science, technology, engineering and math through entertaining hands-on activities. Their aim is to guide a new generation of young science explorers through genuine passion in learning how the world works and they have exciting programs for kids of all ages to join. Check out the Little Einsteins website   or instagram page to order the book or learn more about this amazing initiative! They've got some great programmes for the April Holidays!

✨Credits✨

Written by: Wambui Murimi

Voiced by: Kavindu Mbathi, Musembi Mbathi, and their mum and Founder of Little Einsteins, Mugure Njendu.

Episode Production: Verge Digital ⁠

Sound Design: Marcus Garvey

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Brave Little Lion is ready for his first hunting lesson. Follow his adventure.

 This is one of many stories by Kunda Kids who thoughtfully design resources for parents, educators, and children. They blend world-class storytelling with playful, research-backed learning tools. By celebrating the beauty of diversity and inspiring curiosity, they’re empowering a new generation of confident, culturally aware global citizens.

✨Credits✨

Voiced By: Oladele Olafuyi, co-founder of Kunda Kids

Episode Production: Verge Digital ⁠

Sound Design: Marcus Garvey

Visit the Kunda Kids website to learn more about them and where you can find their books in Kenya and worldwide. Download the Kunda Kids app on the Appstore and Playstore to access more stories like these.

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Do you know Mr Sloth? He’s quite good at climbing. He knows how to swing. But sleeping’s his favourite, favourite thing!

✨Credits✨

Written by: Corinne Lamoral Rosmarin

Voiced By: Laka Waithaka

Episode Production: Verge Digital ⁠

Sound Design: Marcus Garvey

CC 4.0

Love the story? Read this ebook and many others on bookdash.org 

Listen to LALA (Love and Lullabies Africa) on Spotify or Apple Music

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We'd love to hear your little one's story or feedback. Feel free to leave us a voice note on our Spotify or DM us on Instagram and we may work to bring their story to life and publish it as a bonus episode. 

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It is one week until Thato’s Birthday. His mama tells him he will have a big surprise. What will it be?

✨Credits✨

Written by: Corinne Lamoral Rosmarin

Voiced By: ⁠Laka Waithaka⁠

Episode Production: ⁠Verge Digital ⁠⁠

Sound Design: Marcus Garvey

CC 4.0

⁠Listen to Love And Lullabies Africa, LALA⁠

The music features the undeniably brilliant talents of Laka Waithaka and Manasseh Shalom. The blend of vocal and saxophone melodies and harmonies over ethereal African guitars and percussion is the perfect soundtrack to your time with your little one.

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Hats off! Dudu and Dumisani have made up a new game. Ssh! Don’t tell Teacher.

✨Credits✨

Written by: Sarah McGregor

Voiced By: Rotimi Olawale 

Episode Production: Verge Digital ⁠

Sound Design: Marcus Garvey

CC 4.0

Love the story? Read this ebook and many others on bookdash.org 

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About The Story

Shaka, was the strong and brave leader of the Zulu Empire. He’s a great king, but when it comes to dancing he still has lots to learn, and the Zulu disco is days away. Shaka Zulu, Learns to Dance is a rhyming story introducing you to a groovy and influential leader. This a fictional story based on a real-life King, Shaka Zulu, one of the most influential monarchs of the Zulu Kingdom, now modern-day South Africa. A special series perfect for introducing the next generation of young leaders, thinkers and game-changers to Africa’s great history.

✨Credits✨

Written by: Louisa & Oladele Olafuyi

Voiced By: Oladele Olafuyi

Illustrations: Irabor and Tiolu Yoloye

Episode Production: Verge Digital ⁠

Sound Design: Marcus Garvey

Download the Kunda Kids app to access more stories or visit kundakids.com to learn more about Kunda Kids and where you can find their books.

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Tone the raindrop is wondering what's way down there on the ground. She and her friend Nyunyu go on a journey to find out.

✨Credits✨

Written and voiced by: Edna Gicovi

Episode Production: Verge Digital ⁠

Sound Design: Marcus Garvey

CC 4.0

Love the story? Read this ebook and many others on bookdash.org and the best part, if you’re in Kenya, you can get a physical copy from Storytime KE at just 350 bob.

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