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.

Wild Animals

This book is one of our most popular titles. It features wild animals and their names in local languages.  This book can be adapted to contain animals appropriate to any region of Africa. This title is available on the Bloom Library in several languages. View it here: Wild Animals. Questions about this book? Contact us.

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.

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 Widow and the Judge

This book illustrates Jesus’ parable in Luke 18 in which a widow is rewarded for her persistence in prayer. American illustrator, Brianna Alexander, created a beautiful series of illustrations that perfectly complement the Gospel story. This book is available for translation in any language. Read this book on the Bloom Library: The Widow and the […]

The Sower

In the parable of the Sower in Luke 8, Jesus shows how his message is received by different types of people. South African artist, Tamsin Hinrichsin, provides the whimsical illustrations for this book. Read this book on the Bloom Library: The Sower. Questions about this book? Contact us.

The Rich Fool

This parable of Jesus from Luke 12 tells the story of a rich man who neglects the things that matter most. The parable teaches us to store up treasures in heaven. The book is colorfully illustrated by American artist, Brianna Alexander. This book is available in many languages on the Bloom Library: The Rich Fool. […]

The Friend at Night

This parable of Jesus from Luke 11 tells the story of what happens when a man gets a surprise visit at night. The story teaches the values of generosity, persistence and faithful prayer. The book is humorously illustrated by South African artist, Magriet Brink. View this book on the Bloom Library: Friend at Night Questions […]

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, […]