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ALIYEVUNJA MWIKO(SHE BROKE THE TABOO): Short Stories in KiswahiliALIYEVUNJA MWIKO(SHE BROKE THE TABOO): Short Stories in Kiswahili
Mburu, Nene

A collection of eleven stories written in simple Swahili which aims to be entertaining and educational for people of all ages. The stories are: The Lizard Reveals the Secret; Three Hunters; Two Orphans; A Little Girl Meets an Ogre; She Broke the Taboo; You Have Lured and Caught Me Firmly; She Married the Frog; The Negligent Mother; Of the Eggs of an Ostrich; The Beautiful Girl. With line drawings, 124pp. UK. HAKUNA MATATA PRESS, 0952787857

1999 Paperback 


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BARUA ZA SHAABAN ROBERT, 1931-1958
Mulokozi, M M (Ed.)

The letters of Tanzanian poet Shaaban Roberts written between 1931 and 1958 to his brother Yusuf Ulenge. The letters reveal his deep commitment to family relationships and religion. Text in Kiswahili. 238pp, TANZANIA. TEMA PUBLISHERS.

2003 9976911629 Paperback

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BARUA ZA SHAABAN ROBERT, 1931-1958

A CHOICE OF FLOWERS: Swahili Songs of Love and PassionA CHOICE OF FLOWERS: Swahili Songs of Love and Passion
La Maua, Chaguo & Knappert, Jan (Ed.)

First publication in English of Swahili love poetry. Dual language. 201pp, UK . HEINEMANN AFRICAN WRITERS SERIES.

1972 0435900935 Paperback

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COUNT YOUR WAY THROUGH KENYA
Haskins, Jim & Benson, Kathleen

Count your way from one to ten in Swahili, Kenya's most widely-used language. Using simple text and colour illustrations, it introduces important aspects of Kenyan culture. 24pp, USA. LERNER PUBLISHING GROUP.

2007 9781575058849 Hardback 


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COUNT YOUR WAY THROUGH KENYA


HANDA'S HEN: Kuku wa HandaHANDA'S HEN: Kuku wa Handa
Browne, Eileen

Dual language picture book. Handa and her friend Akeyo find two fluttery butterflies round the hen house, three strippy mice under the grain store, four lizards behind the pots, but where is Grandma's black hen, Mondi? Suitable for ages 2+. Text in SWAHILI and English. 32pp, UK. MANTRA LINGUA LTD.

2003 2002 184444077X Paperback 


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JAMBO MEANS HELLO
Feelings, Muriel

Much loved dual language English and Swahili picture book. 56pp, USA, VIKING

1981 0140546529 Paperback 


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JAMBO MEANS HELLO


JANGA SUGU LA WAZAWAJANGA SUGU LA WAZAWA
Ruhumbika, Gabriel

Fiction by the important Swahili scholar. Text in Swahili. 194pp, TANZANIA. E & D LIMITED, 9987622313

2002 Paperback

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JOHARI YA MAISHA YANGU
Mgonja, Chedieli Yohane

The author's autobiography describing his life in Tanzanian politics. Text in Swahili. B/w illus, 258pp, TANZANIA. CHUO KIKUU CHA DAR ES SALAAM.

2003 9976911637 Paperback

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JOHARI YA MAISHA YANGU

KICHOCHEO CHA FASIHI: Simulizi Na AndishiKICHOCHEO CHA FASIHI: Simulizi Na Andishi
Wamitila, Kyallo Wadi

Text in Swahili. Index, bib, 263pp, KENYA. FOCUS PUBLICATIONS. 9966882731

2003 Paperback

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KUSANYIKO LA MASHAIRI: Anthology of Swahili Poetry
Jahadhmy, Ali A.

Selection of poetry in Swahili, with English translation. 92pp, UK. HEINEMANN AFRICAN WRITERS SERIES.

1977 1975 0435901923 Paperback

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KUSANYIKO LA MASHAIRI: Anthology of Swahili Poetry

MAKALA YA KONGAMANO LA KIMATAIFA KISWAHILI 2000 PROCEEDINGSMAKALA YA KONGAMANO LA KIMATAIFA KISWAHILI 2000 PROCEEDINGS
Mdee, J S.

A study to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Institute of Kiswahili Research at the University of Dar es Salaam. Discusses the all areas of Kiswahili language and literature studies. Text in Swahili. Bib, 384pp, TANZANIA, 9976911564

2001 Paperback

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MAKUADI WA SOKO HURIA
Chachage, Chachage Seithy L.

A novel which exposes the corruption inherent in free market economy in Tanzania. Swahili text. Maps, viii, 287pp, TANZANIA. E & D LIMITED, 9987622453

2002 Paperback

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MAKUADI WA SOKO HURIA

NAZIKUMBUKA NDOTONAZIKUMBUKA NDOTO
Njama, Ali H

Text in Swahili. 93pp, KENYA. JOMO KENYATTA FOUNDATION. 996622324X

2004 Paperback

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NITA GOES TO HOSPITAL/NITA ANAENDA HOSPITALINI
McLaren, Thando

For weeks, Sara has been looking after Minty, the class hamster, waiting for her to have her babies. Then, just as the babies are due, Sara has an accident and has to go into hospital. Will she be brave enough to stay there for one whole night? And how will Minty manage without her best friend? DUAL LANGUAGE SWAHILI/ENGLISH. UK. MANTRA LINGUA LTD..

2005 1844449858 


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NITA GOES TO HOSPITAL/NITA ANAENDA HOSPITALINI


PANGOPANGO
Wamitila, Kyallo Wadi

A play text in Swahili. 88pp, KENYA. FOCUS PUBLICATIONS. 996688288X

2003 Paperback

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SHETANI MSALABANI
Swahili version of DEVIL ON THE CROSS. 272pp, KENYA. EAST AFRICA, 9966461671

1982 Paperback

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SHETANI MSALABANI

UHUNZI WA MSINGI: Mwongozo wa Kutengeneza ZanaUHUNZI WA MSINGI: Mwongozo wa Kutengeneza Zana
Harries, David & Heer, Bernard

A metalwork manual for Swahili speakers. Text in Swahili. Illustrated with b/w line drawings. 128pp, TANZANIA. NDANA MISSION PRESS, 997663501X

1993 Paperback 


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WELCOME TO THE WORLD BABY
Robert, Na'ima bint & Brazell, Derek

Children's dual language picture book: SWAHILI/ENGLISH. When Tariq brings in some dates to class to celebrate a new baby in his family, Miss Smith has an idea. She asks each pupil to bring in something that helped their family celebrate the arrival of a new baby. AnMai brings in an egg painted red, while Elima brings in an aloe leaf and some honey. 32pp, UK. MANTRA PUBLISHING LTD.

2005 184444290X 


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WELCOME TO THE WORLD BABY


WIMBO MPYAWIMBO MPYA
Mbatiah, Mwenda

Novel IN SWAHILI. Limited stock available. 188pp, KENYA. JOMO KENYATTA FOUNDATION.

2004 9966223789 Paperback

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