Farm Animals
Learn the names of some common animals with this easy reader book. View this book in other languages on the Bloom Library: Farm Animals. Questions about this book? Contact us.
Nema Buys Thread
Nema is working on a project. She needs some thread. Illustrated by Mirjam Gyger. Artwork and text used by permission of JOCUM and Mercy Air. View this book on the Bloom Library: Nema Buys Thread. Questions about this book? Contact us.
Where Is?
With hidden animals, repeating words, and delightful illustrations, ‘Where Is’ is an engaging first words book. View this title on the Bloom Library in many languages: Where is it? Questions about this book? Contact us.
Face and Body
Learn the parts of the face and body with the help of some beautifully illustrated friends. These are normally published as two separate titles: Face and Body. View this book on the Bloom Library in many languages: Parts of the Face Parts of the Body Questions about this book? Contact us.
One Two Three
The Bean book is one of our most popular titles. In places where people are unaccustomed to reading their own language, One Two Three Beans provides a low-stress way to have a successful reading session and explore reading in their own language. This book can be adapted for any language. View this book in many […]
Nakehi and the Beans
A couple years ago, we reached out to Sindia Foster and the rest of the Elomwe team, asking if they had stories they would like us to make books about. One story they gave us was this story about a proud man, and his neighbors. View this book on the Bloom Library: Nakehi and the […]
No Pigs Allowed
No Pigs Allowed is an example of an origin story. Origin stories are special kinds of folktales that explain in a humorous way why things are the way they are. Our first story, Rabbit Makes Friends with Fire, is an origin story about why rabbits have big feet. (They got stepped on by hippo!) And […]
Our Father
The words of the Lord’s prayer are accompanied by beautifully detailed illustrations from South African artist Marleen Visser. Familiar Mozambican scenes drive home the power and relevance of the Lord’s prayer for children today. Read this book on the Bloom Library: Our Father. Questions about this book? Contact us.
The Lord Is My Shepherd
South African artist Marleen Visser beautifully illustrates Psalm 23 with images from life in rural Mozambique, giving us a fresh look at this classic psalm. Read this book on Bloom Library in many languages: The Lord Is My Shepherd. Questions about this book? Contact us.
Who Is My Neighbor?
In the parable of the good Samaritan in Luke 15, Jesus shows that being a good neighbor is all about compassion. Illustrated by South African artist Tamsin Hinrichsen, the book vividly brings to life a familiar story by placing it in a modern context. This book is also on the Bloom Library: Who is My […]
The Lost Son
In the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15, Jesus shows how much God cares about everyone, even if they’ve done wrong things. South African artists Magriet Brink and Leo Daly created the poignant illustrations for this book. Read this book on the Bloom Library: The Lost Son. Questions about this book? Contact us.
The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin
In the parable of the lost sheep and coin in Luke 15, Jesus shows how precious every single person is to God. South African artists Magriet Brink and Leo Daly created the beautiful illustrations for this book. Read this book on the Bloom Library: The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin. Questions about this book? […]
Guests at the Feast
For this book, we took Jesus’ parable from Luke 14 about wedding guests and set it in contemporary Africa. The artwork by South African artist Alzette Prins draws attention to Jesus’ message of how God welcomes everyone to his feast. This book is available for translation in any language. Read this book on the Bloom […]
Goat, Dog and Cow
Taxis are a familiar sight on roads all over southern Africa. So are goats, dogs, and cows. This charming modern folktale is an explanatory story. It imagines a history to explain why each of the animals interacts in a different way with the familiar form of transportation. View this book on the Bloom Library: Goat, […]
Chameleon Races Rabbit
A couple years ago, we reached out to Sindia Foster and the rest of the Elomwe team, asking if they had stories they would like us to make books about. The story they gave us was this traditional tale about a trickster chameleon and a hapless rabbit. Rabbits feature heavily in many stories from this […]