DjamgaMind Bedtime
DjamgaMind Bedtime
Where does chocolate grow? Why is there a great mosque made of mud? Who wins the jollof rice debate? These stories take children aged 4 to 8 on a two-minute trip to a real place: the Horn of Africa, the islands of the Caribbean, the savannahs of the Maasai, the markets of West Africa.
Each page has free narration, a quiz, a 'Did you know?' fact and three questions for parents. They are a friendly first geography lesson, and a way for children of the diaspora to meet the places their families come from.
30 stories
Ackee and Saltfish, the Fruit That WaitsSome good things cannot be hurried; patience is rewarded when we wait for the right moment.
African Island Nations: Pearls of the OceanIslands shaped by many cultures create unique languages, foods and music worth celebrating.
Cape Verde and the Songs that Crossed the SeaMissing someone far away can be turned into something beautiful, like a song.
Central Africa: The Green HeartCentral Africa's forests, rivers and people are full of resilience and rich traditions.
East Africa: Cradle of HumanityEast Africa's history, cultures and wildlife show how rich and diverse our world is.
Gorée, the Island that RemembersRemembering is a way of loving people you never met.
Injera, the Plate You Can EatSharing one plate shows that food tastes best when it brings everyone together.
Kente and the Weavers of BonwirePatterns and colours can carry meaning, letting us say something kind without a single word.
North Africa: Where the Desert Meets the SeaNorth Africa blends ancient civilizations and many cultures, and people can build thriving lives even in the harshest desert.
Ouidah and the Tree of ReturnThe people who were taken away did not disappear; their culture lives on, and families can always find their way home.
Southern Africa: The Rainbow RegionMany cultures and languages can live together as one, because I am because we are.
São Tomé, the Island Where Chocolate GrowsEven tiny places can give the world something wonderful, and everyday treats like chocolate have faraway beginnings.
The Beautiful Peoples of Africa and the CaribbeanEvery skin tone, height and hairstyle is beautiful, and our heritage is a source of strength, not something to change.
The English-Speaking Caribbean: Rhythm and SunshineThe Caribbean islands overcame a painful history and built joyful, creative nations with music and culture loved worldwide.
The French and Creole Caribbean: Spirit of FreedomBrave people can win their freedom, and a culture born from many roots can be beautiful and strong.
The Garifuna and the Drums of BelizeA people who lose their home can build everything again and keep their language, music and traditions alive.
The Great Jollof Rice DebateThe best food is made with love, and friendly differences should never stop us from sharing a meal.
The Great Mud Mosque of MaliWhen a whole community works together, even something as fragile as mud can last for hundreds of years.
The Griot and the Twenty-One StringsMemories and stories are treasures worth keeping safe and passing on from one generation to the next.
The Hidden Libraries of MaliKnowledge is a treasure worth protecting, and ordinary families can save something precious for the whole world.
The Horn of Africa: Land of Ancient KingsThe Horn of Africa has a proud, ancient heritage with its own alphabets, foods and kingdoms worth celebrating.
The Maasai and the Cattle of the SkyCaring for what we are given is a sacred responsibility, and traditions connect us to the past.
The Magical Foods of Africa and the CaribbeanNatural, home-cooked foods from our heritage give our bodies real strength.
The Mountain with Snow on TopOur world is full of wonders, like a snowy mountain in a hot land, waiting to be discovered.
The Roof of Africa and the Bleeding-Heart MonkeysSome creatures live nowhere else on Earth, and the wild places they call home deserve our wonder.
The Song of the Steel PanWith creativity, something thrown away can become something beautiful.
The Spanish-Speaking Caribbean: Salsa and HistoryMany peoples blended together to create a warm, lively Caribbean culture that the world loves.
The Tuareg, the Blue People of the SaharaKnowledge passed from grandparents to children can guide us, like stars across a desert.
Timkat and the Churches Carved from StoneCelebrating together with joy and tradition connects us to the people who came long before us.
West Africa: Land of Ancient EmpiresWest Africa has a proud history of great empires and a vibrant culture its people fought hard to keep free.Yes. Every country, landmark, food and tradition here is real, described simply for young children.
Yes. The English-, French- and Spanish-speaking Caribbean each have their own stories, alongside West, East, Central and Southern Africa.
Yes, every story has free audio narration, and the DjamgaMind Kids app plays it offline.