World Tales by continent

Bedtime folktales from Africa

Gentle bedtime folktales and myths from Africa, retold for children. 5 stories with real cultural roots, calm narration and read-along text in 5 languages.

Algeria (1)Ghana (1)Nigeria (1)South Africa (1)Uganda (1)

The Mantis Who Made the Moon

World Tales · 9 min · 🇿🇦 South Africa

The Camel That Carried the Moon

World Tales · 7 min · 🇩🇿 Algeria

Koogere

World Tales · 8 min · 🇺🇬 Uganda

How the Tortoise Got the Cracks on His Shell

World Tales · 11 min · 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Anansi Brings Stories to the World

World Tales · 7 min · 🇬🇭 Ghana

And many more, every evening

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