My First Mandinka Words
Give your child the gift of language and identity.
Help your child learn their first words in Mandinka while building a connection to their language, family, and heritage.
This beautifully illustrated set includes 3 durable board books with pronunciation support, making it easy for families to learn and practice together.
Perfect for children growing up in the diaspora and families who want to pass their language on to the next generation.
What's Inside
Three illustrated Mandinka vocabulary books:
- Daafeŋol (Animals): Learn the names of familiar animals.
- Baloo (Body Parts): Discover words children can point to and practice.
- Sokono (At Home): Learn everyday words for familiar objects.
Pronunciations included to help children and parents hear and practice Mandinka words together.
Why Families Love It
- Introduces everyday Mandinka vocabulary through pictures and words
- Helps children connect with their cultural heritage
- Encourages learning and bonding with parents and grandparents
- Features sturdy board pages designed for little hands
- Makes a meaningful gift for families raising multilingual children
Product Details
- Includes: 3 hardcover board books
- Pages: 30 total
- Language: Mandinka
- Publisher: KOLI & OLUM
- ISBN: 979-8-9913120-1-1
- Weight: 0.7 kg
- Dimensions: 183 × 171 × 40 mm
- Shipping: Worldwide
Audio pronunciations included.
Questions parents ask
What age is it for?
There’s no age limit. You can start with newborns, introducing the language through the very first words they hear. As they grow, the books grow with them: soon they’re reading the words on their own, writing them and pronouncing them.
I don’t speak Mandinka. Can I still use these?
Yes. Every set comes with audio pronunciations, so anyone can learn.
What other languages do you have?
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Where does it ship from?
From whichever of our hubs is closest to you. We ship from the US, the UK, Canada, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, South Africa, Kenya and China.
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