The Book Nook By Play Academy

Ann-Nem-Oh-Nee is stuck on her rock all alone. She’s looking for adventure and wants to see the world! But how? ✨Credits✨ Written by: Matthew Grifiths Voiced By: Fiona Nyong’o  Illustrations: Jessica Bosworth Smith Episode Production: Verge Digital ⁠ Sound Design: Marcus Garvey CC by 4.0  Read this ebook and many others on bookdash.org   Book dash believes that “Every child should own a hundred...

The talented Polycarp, who you may know as a composer, guitarist, producer and member of one of Africa's biggest bands, is this week’s guest reader with this sweet bedtime story little ones are bound to enjoy. This ode to fatherhood and curiosity is one of our favourite books. Just like the star of the story, Ototo, children are full of wonder, dreams and vivid imagination. We hope this story spar...

Spotty the Hyena has lost his laugh. How did this happen? Where could it be? And can the other animals help him find it? ✨Credits✨ Written by: Michelle Preen Voiced By: James Bukusi Illustrations: Karen Lilje Episode Production: Verge Digital  Sound Design: Marcus Garvey CC by 4.0 Love the story? Read this ebook and many others on bookdash.org   Submit A Story We'd love to hear your little one's...

Soreti Kadir is phenomenal and breathes life into this whimsical and heartwarming story that celebrates the beauty of natural hairAbout The Story A rhyming story about my special hair. How special it can be. So many types of special hair. Just look around, you’ll see.✨Credits✨Written by: Candice Dingwall Voiced By: Soreti Kadir Illustrations: Jess Jardim-Wedepohl Episode Production: Verge Digita...

Nomvundla and Soko are off to the Chilli-Eating Contest. Animals come from far and wide to try to win the amazing prize. Who will win and get to take a friend to the Hamba-Hamba Funfair? ✨Credits✨ Written by: Fortune Tazvivinga  Voiced By: Edna Gicovi Illustrations: Joy Kioko Episode Production: Verge Digital  Sound Design: Marcus Garvey CC BY 4.0 Love the story? Read this ebook and many others...

Pipo is a dung beetle, a fancy word for a poop bug. His life started in poop, he lives in poop and his entire life is all about piles of stinky poop. Discover what happens when he gets tired of this smelly life and is searching for his meaning and poopurse. ✨Credits✨ Written by: Melissa Wakhu Voiced By: Melissa Wakhu Illustrations: Joy Kioko Episode Production: Verge Digital  Sound Design: Marcu...

This week’s episode is a Bookdash book “Yapo Saves The Day!” Yapo loves to play soccer! But he does not like to pass the ball to his teammates. How will Yapo discover that winning is not only about scoring?✨Credits✨Written by: Rujeko MoyoVoiced By: Fiona Nyong’o Illustrations: Liam LonglandEditor: Nabeela KallaEpisode Production: Verge Digital Sound Design: Marcus Garvey Creative Commons CC by 4...

Follow 5-year-old Adam's whimsical adventure as he creates hilarious inventions that hardly ever go as planned. This story is a reminder of the wonder and joy that science and creativity can bring to our lives. It encourages curiosity and experimentation, showing that even when things don't go as planned, there's always an opportunity for discovery and growth.  Credits Written and Voiced by: Zain...