Children's bilingual reader. Alfie wants to be an angel more than anything, but how can he convince his teacher and class that boys can be angels. Dual language title, English and So-mali. 32pp, UK. MANTRA PUBLISHING LTD. 185269923X

Children's picture book. A long time ago, on the night of the full moon, Ali Baba noticed something very strange as he gathered firewood. A rumbling sound, like thunder, came not from the sky but from beneath the earth. Dual language title, ENGLISH & SOMALI. 40pp, UK. MANTRA PUBLISHING LTD. 1844444198

A lift-the-flap book describing the ways different children pray and express their religion through clothing. Includes a fold out describing the most important Hindu, Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist and Sikh festivals. Suitable for ages 3+. Dual language edition, English and Somali. 12pp, UK. MANTRA PUBLISHING LTD. 1844441636

A lift the flap book illustrating the different feelings that a child can experience from anger and jealousy to happiness and generosity. The author also looks at the factors that can cause unhappiness such as wearing different clothing, or being disabled. Includes a Feelings Game with a spinner and a wipe-clean board so the reader can explore their feelings. Suitable for ages 3+. Dual language edition, English and Somali. 12pp, UK. MANTRA PUBLISHING LTD. 1844443094

The story of Beowulf, the Anglo Saxon warrior. Text in English and Somali. 32pp, UK. MANTRA PUBLISHING LTD, 1844440311

2004 Paperback

A box has arrived for Boris. Should he open it or shouldn't he dare, because monsters may fly out just about everywhere! A dual language lift the flap book, English and Somali. Includes instructions for making a monster mask. 28pp, UK. MANTRA LINGUA LTD.

Who will win the race Chameleon, Geko, Gila Monster or Salamander? Board book, suitable for ages 1+. Bilingual edition: English/Somali. 16pp, UK. MILET PUBLISHING LTD.

Splish, splosh! Chameleon learns to swim with his friends. Board book, suitable for ages 1+. Bilingual edition: English/ Somali. 16pp, UK. MILET PUBLISHING LTD.

After they are cursed by their wicked stepmother, the children of Lir are turned into swans. Somali and English text. Ages 4+, 16pp, UK. MANTRA PUBLISHING LTD, 1852698632

Children's story of a wise man, Coldiid, who is thought to be a coward because he is against violence, and segregated from tohse considered the real warriors. Somali text. Illustrations by Dorothy Migadde. 30pp, CANADA. 0973351608

Kim's beautiful wife is snatched by the evil Crow King and taken to the monster's palace. Kim scales mountains and cunningly tricks the guards to let him enter the domain of the Crow King. Taking the monster's shoes and sword Kim does battle with the Crow. To Kim's horror each time he hacks off one of the monster's limbs it grows back! DUAL LANGUAGE SOMALI/ENGLISH. UK. MANTRA LINGUA LTD..

Children's bilingual reader. Ellie is being bullied at school. She can't tell anyone, so she writes her feelings in her diary. Discover how Ellie coped with her ordeal. Illustrated in colour, and in-cludes helpful websites and telephone numbers. Dual Language, English and Somali. 32pp, UK. MANTRA 1844442586

A dual-language picture book in English and Somali. Elmer describes his favourite day. Suitable for ages 2-5 years old. 16pp, UK. MILET PUBLISHING.

A dual-language picture book in English and Somali. Elmer says hello to all his animal friends. 16pp, UK. MILET PUBLISHING LTD, 1840594039

2004 1994 Paperback

A retelling of the classic tale. A dual language book in English and Somali. Colour illus. 32pp, UK. MANTRA PUBLISHING LTD, 1844440451

2003 Paperback

Mimi misses her grandma. Everyday something reminds her of grandma's special Saturday soup and the tales her grandma tells. DUAL LANGUGE SOMALI/ENGLISH. UK. MANTRA LINGUA LTD..

Somali language children's book about a child who can't sleep. 24pp, SWEDEN. SCANSOM PUBLISHERS, 9163078694

1999/1973 Hardback

Handa puts seven different delicious fruits in a basket to take to her friend Akeyo as a surprise. But Handa's walk takes her past a variety of animals, and the fruits do look very inviting. Ages 2-12, 30pp, UK. MANTRA, 1852694769

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 Somali and English. 32pp, UK. WALKER BOOKS.1844440761

Children’s picture book. Retelling of the famous fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel. Dual language title, English and Somali. 32pp, UK. MANTRA PUBLISHING LTD.

This ABC book for children is intended to be a great help for the children learning Somali phonetics and how to read the Somali language. The book will be a great help specially the small children preferably at the ages of 5 -10 years or students at grade 1-4 levels. The book is divided into 4 major parts. The first part deals with phonetics and the methodology of readings, for instance it highlights how to pronounce and read the short and the long vowels. The second part is an illustration part so that the kids can match the word with the suitable picture. The third part is concerned about children songs that highlight the importance of education as well as songs about children riddles and rhymes. The last part is dedicated to folktales and children stories. Most of the stories were orally passed from generation to gen-eration and reflects certain ethics and cultural beliefs. Includes exercises with phonetics and vocabulary as well as songs and stories. A4 format, IN SOMALI, 116pp, SWEDEN. SCANSOM PUBLISHERS, 9197367133

Children's multilingual picture book. The beloved King Osiris is murdered by his jealous brother Set and his casket thrown into the Nile. Queen Isis searches all over Egypt to find his body and set his spirit free. Osiris becomes ruler over the Land of the Dead where Egyptians longed to journey after they died. Isis and Osiris were the most popular of Egyptian deities. The Egyptian burial rites were based upon this story which describes how the first mummy was created. IN ENGLISH & SOMALI. Ages 7-11. UK. MANTRA LINGUA LTD..

A new version of an old nursery rhyme. Text in Somali and English. 32pp, UK. MANTRA PUBLISHING LTD.

Children's dual language picture book: ENGLISH/SOMALI. Follow the silken thread of a young girl's imagination through the art of the Islamic world, from great mosques and ancient cities, to palaces and ornamental gardens. 32pp, UK. MANTRA.

Black-and-white picture book introducing the Somali language and culture, for teachers, parents and children. 210x295mm, b/w illus, 32pp, UK. LEARNING DESIGN LTD.

1997 1873928610 Paperback

Children's picture book. Little Red Hen finds some grains of wheat but when she asks the cat, the dog and the goose, they are all too busy. But will they be too busy to share the delicious bread that Little Red Hen has made? Dual language edition, ENGLISH & SOMALI. 32pp, UK. MANTRA PUBLISHING LTD. 1844442136

A mini picture dictionary in English and Somali. Each page has several images organised into themes such as colours, clothing, animals, vegetables and home. 28pp, UK. MILET PUBLISHING, 184059375X

2003 Hardback

Suitable for ages 2-5 years old.

A beautifully illustrated Somali English dictionary. All the words are organised by themes such as colours, fruit, animals and the kitchen, among others. 44pp, UK. MILET PUBLISHING LTD, 1840593598

2003 Hardback

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 SOMALI/ENGLISH. UK. MANTRA LINGUA LTD..

A beautifully illustrated tale which finds Little Red Riding Hood on her way to deliver freshly baked cookie to her dad, but meets a cast of hungry characters from different fairy tales who are bent on sharing her tasty treats. In Somali and English. Ages 3+, 32pp, UK. MANTRA PUBLISHING LTD, 1852699345

Children's multilingual picture book. When Sahir loses a tooth Dad arranges a visit to the dentist. Yasmin has a small hole in a tooth, Sahir has a model made of his teeth and both children are shown, by the hygienist, how to care for their teeth. Chris Petty's wonderful plasticine models bring a visit to the Dentist to life. IN ENGLISH AND SOMALI. Ages 4-8. UK. MANTRA LINGUA.

Tells of the ending of the Ramadan fasting and the celebration of Eid. 21pp, UK. MANTRA PUBLISHING LTD, 1852691336

2000 Paperback

Also available in Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Panjabi, Turkish, and Urdu.

Ages 3+

Animal fables form a significant part of Somali oral literature. This volume collects 11 well known stories. Text in Somali, suitable for ages 8-15. 44pp, SWEDEN. SCANSOM PUBLISHERS, 9197440922

A dual language children's picture book. The story of a very small, very hungry caterpillar. He soon eats his way through a feast and the pages of the book before he turns into a beautiful butterfly. In Somali and English. 16pp, UK. MANTRA.

Children's dual language picture book: SOMALI/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.

Children's multicultural picture book. Combining gentle texts with colourful illustrations the author explains the concept of peace to young children. Suitable for ages 2+. Includes poster and instructions on how to make an origami peace crane. DUAL TEXT IN SOMALI. 10pp, UK. MANTRA.