Wouldn't it be nice to practice another language? How about learning to speak in Yoruba? Yoruba is a language spoken in Africa as well as some other amazing parts of the world.
In Ojo Ijapa Mura, you will meet Ojo Ijapa, a friendly tortoise and it's time for him to get up and get ready to face the day. Brushing his teeth, taking a bath and choosing what clothes to wear is just a part of his daily morning routine. Then, it's time for a delicious breakfast before going out to play.
Complete with this lovable central character, brightly colored images, an entertaining story and a glossary of words at the end to aid learning, this book is perfect for beginning to learn Yoruba or ideal as a bedtime story that children and adults will both love.
This delightful story is written in both English and Yoruba and is aimed at children who want to learn to speak the language, or for parents from a Yoruba background who want their children to be bilingual and grow up maintaining links to their cultural past.
You can follow along by reading the story in Yoruba or English. Learn the words in Yoruba, or learn the words in English. It is up to you! You can practice them both. Won't that be fun?
So why are you waiting? Let's get started today! Read along as Ojo Ijapa begins his exciting new day. You will have such great fun learning the beautiful language of Yoruba. And, you don't have to stop there. You can even practice with your friends, and help them learn the incredible language of Yoruba as well.