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As World Kid Lit Month approaches \u2013 the 10th anniversary! \u2013 we\u2019re thrilled to share this downloadable book list to help you find picture books from Africa. Click here<\/a> or on the graphic below to open the PDF. We\u2019ve included one picture book for every country; for some countries we couldn\u2019t resist including a couple more. If you\u2019re in the UK, you can find these books at our \u2018Read Africa\u2019 page on bookshop.org<\/a> and support World Kid Lit in the process!<\/em><\/p>\n

Let us know what we\u2019re missing over on social media \u2013 what do you recommend?<\/em>You could use our This September I\u2019ll Be Reading<\/a> graphic to tell us which book you want to read<\/em>. <\/p>\n

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Algeria <\/h4>\n

Sabbath Lion: A Jewish Folktale from Algeria <\/strong>by Howard Schwartz and Barbara Rush, illustrated by Stephen Fieser. Harpercollins Childrens Books<\/p>\n

Angola <\/h4>\n

Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba (My Early Library: My Itty-Bitty Bio) <\/strong>by Virginia Loh-Hagan, illustrated by Jeff Bane. Cherry Lake Publishing<\/p>\n

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Benin <\/h4>\n

Idia of the Benin Kingdom <\/strong>by Ekiuwa Aire. Our Ancestories<\/p>\n

Botswana <\/h4>\n

I See the Sun in Botswana<\/strong> by Judith Inglese and Dedie King. Satya House Publications<\/p>\n

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Burkina Faso <\/h4>\n

The Red Bicycle: The Extraordinary Story of One Ordinary Bicycle <\/strong>written by Jude Isabella, illustrated by Simone Shin. Kids Can Press<\/p>\n

The Water Princess<\/strong> written by Susan Verde and Georgie Badiel, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. G.P. Putnam\u2019s Sons Books for Young Readers<\/p>\n

All Aboard for the Bobo Road<\/strong> written by Stephen Davies, illustrated by Christopher Corr. Andersen Press<\/p>\n

Burundi <\/h4>\n

Endless Afternoons <\/strong>written by Ga\u00ebl Faye, illustrated by Hippolyte Petitjean, translated from French by Irene V\u00e1zquez. Levine Querido<\/p>\n

Cameroon <\/h4>\n

The Gift<\/strong>\u00a0by Alain Serge Dzotap, illustrated by Dephine Renon, translated from French by Alain Serge Dzotap. Eerdmans Books for Young Readers | See our interview with the author here<\/a><\/p>\n

I Am Farmer Growing an Environmental Movement in Cameroon<\/strong> written by Baptiste Paul and Miranda Paul, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon. Lerner Publishing Group<\/p>\n

Cape Verde<\/h4>\n

My Heart Speaks Kriolu <\/strong>written by Stefanie Foster Brown, illustrated by Keisha Morris. Denene Millner Books\/Simon & Schuster<\/p>\n

Central African Republic <\/h4>\n

The Magic Doll: A Children\u2019s Book Inspired by African Art<\/strong> written by Adrienne Yabouza, illustrated by Elodie Nouhen. Prestel | See our review here<\/a><\/p>\n

Chad <\/h4>\n

Rain School<\/strong> by James Rumford. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing<\/p>\n

Comoros <\/h4>\n

Comoros Canvas<\/strong> by Aminul Hoque. Independently published<\/p>\n

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C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire<\/h4>\n

Akissi: Tales of Mischief<\/strong> written by Marguerite Abouet, illustrated by Mathieu Sapin, translated from French by Marie B\u00e9drune and Judith Taboy. Flying Eye Books | See our review here<\/a><\/p>\n

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) <\/h4>\n

Our World: Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/strong> by Mel Nyoko. Barefoot Books<\/p>\n

Kende! Kende! Kende! <\/strong>written by Yaya Gentille and Kirsten Cappy, illustrated by Rahana Dariah. Child\u2019s Play\u00a0<\/p>\n

Djibouti <\/h4>\n

The Big Book of Djibouti Facts<\/strong> by James K. Mahi. Independently published<\/p>\n

Egypt <\/h4>\n

The Arabic Quilt: An Immigrant Story<\/strong> written by Aya Khalil, illustrated by Anait Semirdzhyan. Tilbury House Publishers<\/p>\n

Egyptian Lullaby<\/strong> written by Zeena M. Pliska, illustrated by Hatem Aly. Roaring Brook Press<\/p>\n

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Equatorial Guinea <\/h4>\n

In My Heart Equatorial Guinea: Guinea Ecuatorial en mi coraz\u00f3n <\/strong>written in English and Spanish by Milondo Liliane Kabamba, illustrated by Oksana Vynokurova. Milondo Kabamba<\/p>\n

Eritrea <\/h4>\n

Trouble <\/strong>written by Jane Kurtz, illustrated by Durga Bernhard. Ready Set Go Books. Bilingual: English and Amharic<\/p>\n

Seeking Refuge: Hamid\u2019s Story \u2013 A Journey from Eritrea<\/strong> by Andy Glynne, illustrated by Tom Senior. Wayland<\/p>\n

The Journey <\/strong>by Telling the Real Story, illustrated by Jenny Sj\u00f6din. Available online<\/a> in English, Tigrinya and Arabic<\/p>\n

Eswatini <\/h4>\n

Nothando\u2019s Journey <\/strong>by Jill Apperson Manly. Jabu Books<\/p>\n

Ethiopia <\/h4>\n

Gloria\u2019s Porridge<\/strong> written by Elizabeth Laird, illustrated by Toby Newsome. Tiny Owl Publishing<\/p>\n

Gabon <\/h4>\n

Gabon: Philippe Ngome\u2019s Painting: My Family Goes to Market<\/strong> by Jacquiline Touba and Barbara Glasser. Art by Philippe Ngome. Young Artists of the World series. PowerKids Press<\/p>\n

Gambia <\/h4>\n

The Best Beekeeper of Lalibela: A Tale from Africa<\/strong> by Cristina Kessler, illustrated by Leonard Jenkins. Holiday House<\/p>\n

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Ghana <\/h4>\n

Anansi and the Golden Pot <\/strong>written by Taiye Selasi, illustrated by Tinuke Fagborun. DK Children<\/p>\n

Emmanuel\u2019s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah <\/strong>written by Laurie Ann Thompson, illustrated by Sean Qualls. Schwartz & Wade<\/p>\n

Sankofa: A Culinary Story of Resilience and Belonging <\/strong>written by Eric Adjepong, illustrated by Lala Watkins. Penguin Workshop<\/p>\n

Guinea <\/h4>\n

The Three Little Birds\/Les Trois Petits Oiseaux <\/strong>written by Saran Kaba, Youssouf Diallo and Miriama Diabet\u00e9, illustrated by Augustus Moore Jr. One Moore Book<\/p>\n

Guinea Bissau <\/h4>\n

Svara\u2019s Mangroves Adventures<\/strong> written by Priyanka Lalla and Svara Lalla, illustrated by Jaden Kissoon. Independently published<\/p>\n

Kenya <\/h4>\n

Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees<\/strong> written by Franck Pr\u00e9vot, illustrated by Aur\u00e9lia Fronty, translated from French by Dominique Cl\u00e9ment. Charlesbridge<\/p>\n

Community Soup<\/strong> by Alma Fullerton. Pajama Press<\/p>\n

The Wooden Camel <\/strong>written by Wanuri Kahiu, illustrated by Manuela Adreani. Lantana Publishing<\/p>\n

Lesotho <\/h4>\n

One Round Moon and a Star for Me<\/strong> by Ingrid Mennen, illustrated by Niki Daly. Bodley Head Children\u2019s Books<\/p>\n

Liberia <\/h4>\n

Head, Body, Legs: A Story from Liberia<\/strong> written by Won-Ldy Paye and Margaret H. Lippert, illustrated by Julie Paschkis. Henry Holt Books for Young Readers<\/p>\n

Libya <\/h4>\n

The Tiger of Tripoli\/Le Tigre de Tripoli\/\u0646\u0645\u0631 \u0637\u0631\u0627\u0628\u0644\u0633 <\/strong>written by NRC Writers Club, illustrated by Helen Patuck. Kitabna\/Norwegian Refugee Council. Available to read online at Kitabna<\/a> in trilingual edition English, French and Arabic.<\/p>\n

Madagascar <\/h4>\n

La vie est une roue qui tourne: Un voyage \u00e0 travers le Madagascar, D\u00e9couvre le site royal d\u2019Ambohimanga<\/strong> written in French by Faty Sambou and Papa Samba Dia, illustrated by Papa Ba Gaye. Le Buntu Village<\/p>\n

Malawi <\/h4>\n

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind<\/strong> written by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon. Dial Books for Young Readers<\/p>\n

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Mali <\/h4>\n

The Goggle-Eyed Goats<\/strong> by Christopher Corr and Stephen Davies. Andersen Press<\/p>\n

The Big Green: Everyone Can Make a Difference<\/strong> by Ken Wilson-Max. Otter-Barry Books. New in 2026!<\/p>\n

Mauritania <\/h4>\n

Mansa Musa: The Richest Man In History<\/strong> by\u00a0Young Trees Education, illustrated by Emanuel Colban. Young Trees Education<\/p>\n

Mauritius <\/h4>\n

A Dream of Birds\u00a0<\/strong>by Shenaz Patel, illustrated by Emmanuelle Tchoukriel, translated from French by Edwige-Ren\u00e9e Dro. Amazon Crossing Kids<\/p>\n

Morocco <\/h4>\n

Alya and the Three Cats\u00a0<\/strong>by Amina Hachimi Alaoui, illustrated by Maya Fidawi, translated from Arabic by Mehdi Retnani and John Conn. Crackboom <\/p>\n

Mozambique <\/h4>\n

Mozambique coloring book for kids \u2013 with facts<\/strong> by Ringeo Ulentz. Independently published. New in 2026!<\/p>\n

Namibia <\/h4>\n

Whispers from the Khwe: A collection of folktales <\/strong>written by Patricia Dinyando, Vote Ngugwe and Ndapewa Fenny Nakanyete. University of Namibia Press<\/p>\n

Niger <\/h4>\n

Don\u2019t Spill the Milk! <\/strong>by Christopher Corr and Stephen Davies. Andersen Press<\/p>\n

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Nigeria <\/h4>\n

Olu and Greta <\/strong>by Diana Ejaita. Rise x Penguin Workshop<\/p>\n

Double Trouble for Anna Hibiscus <\/strong>written by Atinuke, illustrated by Lauren Tobia. Walker Books<\/p>\n

Chicken in the Kitchen<\/strong> written by Nnedi Okorafor, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini. Lantana Publishing<\/p>\n

What Happened on Thursday? A Nigerian Civil War Story<\/strong> by Ayo Oyeku, illustrated by Lydia Mba. Amazon Crossing Kids<\/p>\n

Republic of the Congo <\/h4>\n

The Magic Tree: A Tale from the Congo <\/strong>by Gerald McDermott. Puffin Books<\/p>\n

Rwanda <\/h4>\n

Keza and the Green City\/Keza N\u2019umujyi Utoshye<\/strong> by Green City Kigali. Available in English and in Kinyarwanda from Green City Kigali<\/a>.<\/p>\n

S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe<\/h4>\n

Princess Naku and the Twin Islands: S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe <\/strong>by Weruche George. Guy & Rae Publishing<\/p>\n

Senegal <\/h4>\n

King Alboury Cooks the Best Jollof: A fictional story inspired by King Alboury Ndiaye, the last King of the Jollof Kingdom in Senegal<\/strong>, written by Sokhna Ndiaye, illustrated by Tiolu Yoloye and Francis Ufere. Kunda Kids<\/p>\n

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Seychelles <\/h4>\n

A Journey through Seychelles\u2019 Waters<\/strong> by Christi Olivier Savy. Available in English and Kreol. Marine Conservation Society Seychelles<\/a><\/p>\n

Sierra Leone <\/h4>\n

The Spirit of Sierra Leone: A Kid\u2019s Guide to the History of Sierra Leone <\/strong>by Brittney Caldwell, illustrated by Harmoni\u2019s Brush. Independently published<\/p>\n

Somalia <\/h4>\n

Spirit of the Cheetah: A Somali Tale <\/strong>by Karen Lynn Williams and Khadra Mohammed, illustrated by Julia Cairns. Wisdom Tales<\/p>\n

South Africa <\/h4>\n

On My Papa\u2019s Shoulders<\/strong> by Niki Daly. Otter-Barry Books<\/p>\n

I Am You: A Book about Ubuntu<\/strong> by Refiloe Moahloli, illustrated by Zinelda McDonald. Amazon Crossing Kids<\/p>\n

Grandad Mandela<\/strong> by Ambassador Zindzi Mandela, Zazi and Ziwelene Mandela, and Zondwa Mandela, illustrated by Sean Qualls. Frances Lincoln Children\u2019s Books<\/p>\n

How Many Ways Can You Say Hello?<\/strong> by Refiloe Moahloli, illustrated by Anja Stoeckigt. Penguin Random House South Africa<\/p>\n

South Sudan <\/h4>\n

Nya\u2019s Long Walk: A Step at a Time<\/strong> written by Linda Sue Park, illustrated by Brian Pinkney. Clarion Books. Picture book companion to A Long Walk to Water<\/em>. <\/p>\n

Sudan <\/h4>\n

Nabra\u2019s Nubian Numbers: 2 (Geri, Fai, Omir) <\/strong>written by Ramey Dawoud, illustrated by Hatim Eujayl. Nubian Languages edition. Taras Press. Meet the Author<\/a> here on World Kid Lit blog<\/p>\n

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Tanzania <\/h4>\n

Bahiya, the Little Zebra<\/strong> by Nahida Esmail, illustrated by Randa Abubakr. African Bureau Stories<\/p>\n

Togo <\/h4>\n

My First Book Togo: All About Togo For Kids<\/strong> by Jonathan Day and Penelope Palette. Independently published<\/p>\n

Tunisia <\/h4>\n

Azizi and the Little Blue Bird<\/strong> written by La\u00efla Koubaa, illustrated by Mattias de Leeuw, translated from Flemish by David Colmer. Lantana Publishing<\/p>\n

Uganda <\/h4>\n

Sleep Well, Siba and Saba<\/strong> written by Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl, illustrated by Sandra Van Doorn. Lantana Publishing<\/p>\n

Sing to The Moon<\/strong> written by Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl, illustrated by Sandra Van Doorn. Lantana Publishing<\/p>\n

Zambia<\/h4>\n

Let\u2019s Learn About Zambia: World Wonders for Little Explorers<\/strong> by Avery Josephs. Independently published<\/p>\n

Zimbabwe<\/h4>\n

Zimbabwe<\/strong> written by Anna Makanda and Sharmane Barrett, illustrated by Nat\u00e0lia Juan Abello. Our World My Roots<\/p>\n

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Africa: Not Country Specific<\/h4>\n

ABCs of Kings and Queens of Africa<\/strong> by Boni Kadio. Boni Kadio<\/p>\n

Africa, Amazing Africa: Country by Country <\/strong>written by Atinuke, illustrated by Mouni Feddag. Walker Books<\/p>\n

African Queens: Incredible Stories of Africa\u2019s Legendary Women Leaders: Discover 12 inspiring African queens throughout history <\/strong>by Onyinye Iwu. Out this week from Walker Books!<\/p>\n

Ayo\u2019s Adventure Across the African Diaspora from Afro to Zulu <\/strong>written by Ain Heath Drew, illustrated by Erin K. Robinson. Barefoot Books\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fadya and the Song of the River <\/strong>written by Laura Nsafou, illustrated by Am\u00e9lie-Anne Calmo, translated from French by Ros Schwartz. Tate Publishing<\/p>\n

Our Story Starts in Africa<\/strong> written by Patrice Lawrence, illustrated by Jeanetta Gonzales. Magic Cat Publishing<\/p>\n

Buy these books and more at our Bookshop.org bookstore<\/h2>\n
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