Yambeka Children Media

FNCC Christmas Market

2011-11-25T09:40:00.001-08:00

You are invited to the FNCC X-mas market tomorrow @ 9am - 2pm. Special offer for Iinamwenyo Animals/Wanyama Animals, and Baby's First Kiswahili Book. You will be the first to know about the next books! Don't miss it! See U there. Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC - Terrace & Gallery)

Re:Iinamwenyo Book Launch

2011-02-28T03:43:00.000-08:00

Helvi Itenge is launching her bilingual picture book “Iinamwenyo / Animals” on Saturday, 5 March, 10am at the FNCC Multimedia Library.

The book launch includes a storytelling session for children aged 2 to 8. Parents: come with your kids! Free Entry

Learning Oshiwambo is fun!

“Iinamwenyo / Animals” is a remarkable bilingual picture book using names of common animals in Oshiwambo and English.

Bonus feature: Learning numbers 1-20 in Oshiwambo and English and interesting facts about animals, plus 2 fun puzzles. The book targets children aged 2 to 8 years.

The book will be for sale for a discount price of N$ 80 and Helvi will be available to sign copies.

Helvi Itenge is a Namibian who moved to the United States in 2001 to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology at the Wilberforce University in Ohio. She also did a Master’s Degree in Education at the University of Illinois, specialising in E-learning. Helvi is married and a mother of two young children.

While living in the States, Helvi found it challenging to educate her children in her mother tongue Oshiwamvo, because she could not find any children’s books written in her own language.

Determined to teach her children Oshiwambo, she began to write her own babies’ and toddler’s books.
Helvi has since published her books in the Yambeka Children Media series and they are available on Amazon.com.(www.yambekachildren.com)

Book for sale

2010-12-01T04:55:00.000-08:00

Wanyama/Animals is a remarkable bilingual picture book using names of common animals in Swahili and English. Bonus! Learning numbers 1-20 in Swahili and English and interesting facts about animals + 2 fun puzzles.

Stories by kids

2010-11-05T07:58:00.000-07:00

We are dedicating this page

to children. Dear Parents encourage your child/children to create a story from their head (if the children can not write, write the stories for them) but encourage them to create their own illustrations for their stories. Once the story is completed, you can email it to us at: info@yambekachildren.com, and we'll post them here.

None of these stories will be published. We created this activity to encourage creativity in children. Please do not copy or reuse any of this work without the parents permission.

November 2010 Stories

1. Story by Berhane, boy 5 years old

The Happy Children

Once upon a time there were many happy kids playing together.

They went to their friends' house

They watched TV

They played happily outside

The end

2. Story by Cameron, girl 5 years old

The Little Girl Named Cameron

Once upon a time there was a little girl called Cameron.

Cameron's mom enjoys watering flowers in the garden

Cameron and her mom enjoy breakfast in bed

Cameron loves playing with her friend outside

The End

3. Story by Ndamona girl 2 years old

Ndamona's Story

Once upon a time Ndamona was playing with a duck

Cameron came over

And there was a spider on the wall

Then Ndamona put a cup on the ta

ble

The End

We are dedicating this page

None of these stories will be published. We created this activity to encourage creativity in children. Please do not copy or reuse any of this work without the parents permission.

Namibia Book Fair

2010-10-06T12:56:00.001-07:00

It’s through reading that we can change our community, our country, and our world. Namibia Book Fair (NBF) intend to bring authors, poets, publishers, and all the book lovers from Namibia, and other African countries to share and discuss their literary productions with the audience.

The main aim of the festival is:

· To promote a culture of reading and writing in Namibia, by producing and publishing high quality Namibia literature.

· Empower young people to access a range of literature in our country.

· Promote critically thinking culture and creative writing,

· Promote Namibian authors

· To encourage members in the public to browse books, read, engage with authors

Venue and dates: To be announced
More info coming soon

Swahili, Oshiwambo books coupons for you

2010-10-06T12:56:00.000-07:00

Get 10% off valid for all Yambeka Children Books

Email us this coupon code to :info@yambekachildren.com, and get a discount! Other coupons are sent via email newsletter, so sign up today!

Use this Twitter Code

WA001

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Storymoja Hay Festival 2010

2010-09-29T08:49:00.000-07:00

Storymoja

Presents an international 3-day festival here in Nairobi

Come celebrate ideas,arts, craft, games, dancing competitions, sing-a-long sessions, poetry performance,music, chat with local and international author,s draw with cartoonists and illustrators, readings and more
Lots of events just for kids.

Friday at 11:00am - October 3 at 7:00pm

Location	Railways Club Next to Uhuru Park, Nairobi

For more information visit: Storymoja

5 tips for raising a bilingual child

2010-09-25T06:13:00.000-07:00

I found useful information on
This information was taken from this website:pocketcultures.com

This is a guest post by Eve Bodeux. Eve is mother of two boys, married to a Frenchman. She lives in the Denver, Colorado USA area and blogs at bloggingonbilingualism.com

Parents the globe over have bilingualism (or multilingualism) as a goal for their children as they realize the value this advantage provides in our ever-smaller world. Mixing traditional approaches with modern supplemental activities allows enthusiastic parents to encourage their children in learning a second language. Here are my five top tips for success!

1. Start early

Introduce your child to his or her second language as soon as possible. Immediately after birth is not too soon! Don’t be discouraged, though, if you are introducing your child to a bilingual environment at a later age. Any linguistic input you are able to provide your child in a second language will propel him or her on the path to successful communication and contribute to his or her enthusiasm for learning about the world as a larger global community.

2. Encourage regular conversation

Have your child engage in conversation often with a native or proficient non-native speaker. This can be one or both parents, but if you do not speak the language you are targeting, this could be a relative, a good friend or a visitor from abroad for the summer, for example. The more time a child spends in exposure to the language, the more fluent he or she will become.

3. Take advantage of new technologies…

Nothing replaces human interaction, but use the tools at your disposal in today’s fast paced world. Does your son love his Nintendo DS? Then buy him games in Spanish to teach him new vocabulary without him even noticing as he zaps the bad guy. Does your daughter love her iPod? Download hip songs in Italian or German-language videos from the iTunes store or YouTube to watch on the go. DVDs used wisely can teach children new phrases and vocabulary as well as exposing them to cultural information that goes hand-in-hand with their second language.

4. …but don’t forget about books

Books are key to your child’s success in becoming fluent. They provide rich vocabulary input as well as develop literacy. For children just being introduced to a new language, feel free to use dual language texts side by side to encourage your child’s growing confidence. However, do not underestimate your child’s ability to learn quickly and, especially if your child is not reading yet, go for full immersion. Acquire monolingual books in your target language and your child will quickly begin to recognize new words, concepts and grammatical structures.

5. Demonstrate practical benefits

Show your child the practical side of the language. No one wants to learn a skill that isn’t used for anything. Does learning Italian help him to communicate with his Grandmother in Rome on Skype? Does understanding French let her be an email pen pal with the cute exchange student from last summer? Consistently use your second language when participating in a special activity with your child such as skiing or cooking.

Know that bilingualism is a journey and there will be highs and lows, but stick with it and you and your child will reap the long-term benefits. In addition to the obvious linguistic benefits, bilingualism encourages problem-solving skills and contributes to making your child a true world citizen.

What are your experiences with raising bilingual children? Do you have any tips to add to the list?

Nairobi International Book Fair

2010-09-24T08:12:00.000-07:00

The Annual Nairobi International Book Fair, now in its 13th edition is taking has started September 22 to 26, at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi. Come and support Yambeka Children Media at Both number 61, and 62. We have remarkable bilingual picture books using names of common animals, objects in Swahili and English, and in Oshiwambo and English for your children.

We Appreciate your Support!

2010-08-14T09:29:00.000-07:00

Yambeka Children Media would like to thank your for your support! We write children books in Swahili, Oshiwambo and soon in many other African languages.
To learn more about our product, visit our website: www.yambekachildren.com

Feedback 2010

2010-08-02T01:31:00.000-07:00

1. Product: Iinamwenyo/Animals
Country: USA
I am happy to report that this one is so much better and so much fun to learn. my husband gives you thumbs up as well. Thandiwe has been on it since we got it. I personally like the crossword and the counting parts. You really did put a lot into this one and all the colorful pictures makes it extra fun for young children. I am proud of you and keep doing what you are doing, i hope you get appreciated for your hard work.

2. Product:Wanyama/ Animals
Country:Australia
A++++

3. Product: Wanyama/Animals
Country: USA
Just Loved the Book, Great Transaction, an asset

4. Product: Baby's First Kiswahili Book
Country: USA
Goods were accurately described and delivered promptly

5. Product: Baby's First Kiswahili Book
Country: USA
Beautiful littlle book, delivered promptly, excellent transaction !

6. Very pleased, My son loves the book, his dad is from Kenya too!
Product: Baby's First Kiswahili Book
Country: USA
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Win Swahili Book

2010-07-16T13:56:00.000-07:00

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Wanyama/Animals

by Helvi Itenge Wheeler

Giveaway ends at July 20, 2010.

See the giveaway details
at Goodreads.

Enter to win

Re:Oshiwambo Book and Swahili Book on Amazon

2010-07-11T23:54:00.000-07:00

Learning Oshiwambo is fun! "Iinamwenyo/Animals" is a remarkable bilingual picture book using names of common animals in Oshiwambo and English. Bonus! Learning numbers 1-20 in Oshiwambo and English and interesting facts about animals + 2 fun puzzles.

Wanyama/Animals is a remarkable bilingual picture book using names of common animals in Swahili and English. Bonus! Learning numbers 1-20 in Swahili and English and interesting facts about animals + 2 fun puzzles.

Africa handmade Bag Kenya nairobi fashion

2010-07-06T13:05:00.001-07:00

Beautiful African handmade bag from recycled Material.

Width:12 Inches
Height:14.5 Inches

Africa handmade Bag Kenya nairobi fashion

2010-07-06T12:57:00.000-07:00

Beautiful African handmade bag from recycled material.
Width:12 Inches
Height:11 Inches

2010-07-06T11:39:00.000-07:00

Africa handmade Bag Kenya nairobi fashion

2010-07-06T11:23:00.000-07:00

Beautiful African handmade bag from recycled material.
Width:12 Inches
Height:14.5 Inches

Our Oshiwambo Book is on Amazon now!

2010-07-04T11:31:00.000-07:00

We are happy to announce that our Oshiwambo "Iinamwenyo/Animals" book is now available for sale on: Amazon.com

Learning Oshiwambo is fun! "Iinamwenyo/Animals" is a remarkable bilingual picture book using names of common animals in Oshiwambo and English. Bonus! Learning numbers 1-20 in
Oshiwambo and English and interesting facts about animals + 2 fun puzzles.

Buy Our Products on Facebook!

2010-05-30T13:57:00.000-07:00

Now you can shop and purchase any of our Yambeka Children Books without leaving Facebook.

If you want to learn more about our products please visit our website: www.yambekachildren.com

Do you have questions? Send us an email to info@yambekachildren.com
Facebook E-Store

Kids Summer Party Nairobi, Kenya

2010-05-23T06:34:00.000-07:00

Wanyama / Animals

2010-05-08T05:14:00.001-07:00

We are happy to announce that Wanyama/ Animals is available for sale!
All rights reserved!
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

Happy Easter from Yambeka Children

2010-04-03T10:36:00.000-07:00

Baby's 1st Kiswahili Book!

2010-03-31T12:21:00.000-07:00

Learning Kiswahili is fun! “Baby’s first Kiswahili Book” was created for babies and toddlers to identify simple words and objects around them.

The book is available at the following stores in Nairobi:

- The Text Book Center (Westlands, Sarit)
- Savanis Book Center (Westlands, Westgate), and
- Silverbird Kenya (Westlands, Westgate)

Shipping: Add US$5 for world wide shipping

Baby's 1st Kiswahili Book is now available for sale!

2010-01-29T05:20:00.000-08:00

Visit our website to learn more...

Hallo World

2009-01-31T16:59:00.000-08:00

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