english-swahili

Illustrations and simple text written in both English and Swahili present two fables including the "Fox and the Crane" where Fox intends to trick Crane when he comes to tea; and "The King of the Forest, " where Fox tries to outwit the tiger.

Left in the woods by their parents, Hansel and Gretel manage to find their way home in spite of an encounter with a wicked witch. Presented in English and Swahili.

Little Red Hen cannot get any of her animal friends to help her plant, harvest, or mill her wheat, but they are eager to eat the bread that results from her hard work. Presented in Swahili and English.

Contains a retelling of the tale of a poor woodcutter who discovers the secret hiding place of a band of robbers. Presented in English and Swahili.

Mcheshi relates her experiences going to market with her mummy.

Illustrations and text written in both English and Swahili tell the story of Mimi and all the things she sees that remind her of her grandmother's Saturday soup.

A little girl and her aunt ride the train to a big city, fly in an aeroplane, ride in a mkokoteni, see fisherman in their dhows, and have many exciting adventures.