My First Tswana Words
Give your child the gift of language and identity.
This beautifully illustrated board-book set introduces everyday Tswana vocabulary with clear visuals that make learning fast and fun. Whether your family is from Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, or Zimbabwe, these books help children proudly connect with language and culture.
Perfect for families raising children at home or abroad who want to keep their heritage alive for future generations.
Made for curious kids learning Tswana for the first time.
What’s Inside
This 3-book Tswana vocabulary board-book set includes:
• Phologolo – Animal -words children love to recognize
• Mmele– Body part- words they can point and say
• Ko Gae– Objects-found in familiar home spaces
A meaningful and engaging learning tool for bilingual and multicultural families.
Why Families Love It
• Builds foundational Tswana vocabulary
• Strengthens connection to heritage and family
• Celebrates African identity through relatable characters
• Durable board pages designed for small hands
• Great for repetition practice and independent learning
Loved by families in the USA, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, and around the world.
Product Details
Hardcover board book box set · 3 books
30 pages per box set
ISBN: 979-8-9901719-1-6
Item Weight: 0.7 kg
Dimensions: 183 × 171 × 40 mm
Publisher: KOLI & OLUM
Language: Tswana
Pronunciations included · Ships world-wide
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 Tswana. 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.
45 languages and counting, from across the continent.
