My First Swahili Words
Give your child the gift of language and identity.
This beautifully illustrated board-book set introduces everyday Swahili (Kiswahili) vocabulary with clear visuals that make learning fast and fun. Whether your family is from East Africa or abroad, these books help children proudly connect with their language and culture.
Perfect for families raising children at home or in the diaspora who want to keep their heritage alive for future generations. Made for curious kids learning Swahili for the first time.
What’s Inside
This 3-book Swahili vocabulary board-book set includes:
• Wanyama – Animal names your child will love to learn
• Mwili – Body part words they can point to and say
• Nyumbani – Everyday items and familiar things around the home
A fun and engaging way to build a foundation in Swahili for bilingual and multicultural families.
Why Families Love It
• Builds foundational Swahili vocabulary
• Strengthens connection to East African heritage
• Encourages pride in African identity and roots
• Durable board pages designed for small hands
• Great for repetition, pronunciation, and early literacy
Loved by families in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and across the world.
Product Details
Hardcover board book box set · 3 books
30 pages per box set
Language: Swahili (Kiswahili)
ISBN: 978-1-7377151-3-9
Item Weight: 0.7 kg
Dimensions: 183 × 171 × 40 mm
Includes pronunciation support · Ships worldwide
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 Swahili. Can I still use these?
Yes. Every set comes with audio pronunciations, so anyone can learn.
What other languages do you have?
45 and counting, from Afrikaans to Zulu. See all our languages
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.
Their first words, in every language you love.
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