Finding the right storybooks for your child just got easier — and more exciting!
We are thrilled to announce that NABU books are now available for purchase on Tushop, Kenya’s go-to platform for affordable and convenient group buying.
Gone are the days of searching high and low for culturally relevant stories. With just a few clicks, you can now order beautifully illustrated NABU books in English and Kiswahili, and have them delivered directly to your doorstep.
Whether you’re raising a budding environmentalist, a curious dreamer, or a confident young leader, there’s a NABU book for every child. Each story is crafted to spark imagination, build empathy, and connect children to their culture and environment.
A Few Must-Reads From the Collection:
Best for Ages 10+ (Level 4) Zuri and Bahati love their beachside home—until pollution changes everything. Inspired by the real-life Flipflopi dhow, made from recycled plastic, the girls lead a powerful cleanup movement in their town.
Themes: Environmentalism, community, innovation, teamwork
Available in English & Kiswahili
Best for Ages 8–10 (Level 3)Lulu’s inspiring journey to becoming class president challenges stereotypes and celebrates gender equality.
Themes: Leadership, friendship, confidence, inclusion
Available in English & Kiswahili
Best for Ages 4–6 (Level 1) Count and color your way to dreamland with this soothing bedtime tale.
Themes: Counting, colors, bilingual learning, bedtime routines
Available in English & Kiswahili
Best for Ages 8–10 (Level 3) Nuru dreams of space—and one stormy night, that dream comes true. A story that celebrates curiosity and courage.
Themes: Imagination, friendship, science, overcoming fear
Available in English & Kiswahili
Best for Ages 4–6 (Level 1)Celebrate daily routines and hygiene through ten helpful objects every child knows and loves.
Themes: Self-care, gratitude, bilingual learning, daily habits
Available in English & Kiswahili
Best for Ages 6–7 (Level 2)When bees disappear from Babu’s farm, Furaha takes action. A story that connects science with heart.
Themes: Environment, science, family, problem-solving
Available in English & Kiswahili
6. Didi’s Cat
Best for Ages 6–7 (Level 2)When Didi’s beloved toy cat comes to life, she learns the power of love, hope, and imagination.
Themes: Sibling relationships, magical realism, empathy
Available in English & Kiswahili
Best for Ages 10+ (Level 4) Sam and Kaweria chase their ballet dreams in a story about courage, family, and breaking barriers.
Themes: Perseverance, friendship, performing arts, inclusion
Available in English & Kiswahili
💃🏽 Best for Ages 10+ (Level 4) Sam and Kaweria chase their ballet dreams in a story about courage, family, and breaking barriers.
Themes: Perseverance, friendship, performing arts, inclusion
Available in English & Kiswahili
Bonus!
Each printed book includes a short comprehension quiz to spark conversation and deepen understanding after reading.
Why You Will Love Shopping NABU Books on Tushop
Convenient – Order online and enjoy fast delivery to your home
Purposeful – Every book builds literacy, empathy, and cultural pride
Curated by Age – Browse by reading level and theme for the perfect match
Perfect for Gifting – For your kids, nieces, nephews, or local classrooms
Community Impact – Proceeds support NABU’s mission to close the literacy gap
About NABU
NABU is a nonprofit organization working to solve the global literacy crisis by publishing high-quality, mother-tongue children’s books. Our stories are fun, empowering, and culturally relevant — designed to help every child read and rise to their full potential.
About Tushop
Tushop is a Kenyan group-buying platform that helps families shop more affordably and conveniently through local community leaders. Now, alongside groceries and household goods, you can also buy NABU books and bring stories home.
Ready to Shop?
Head over to Tushop and explore the NABU book collection today.
Prefer digital reading? Read for free at read.nabu.orgDownload the NABU App on Android or iOS
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THE IMPACT OF YOUR GIFT
NABU is free for children, families, and teachers, thanks to our generous donors. Your donation can make a big difference:
- $25 monthly subscription for one child: Provide access to the NABU app and hundreds of bilingual books for a child and their family
- $45 monthly subscription for one classroom: Gift NABU to a teacher for use in their classrooms to support student learning
- $1,500 to publish a children's book: Support our professional development initiatives, training local artists to create culturally relevant stories for children in their communities, with translations into 25 languages
- $5,000 to sponsor a country-wide children's radio program:Expand our impact through storytelling radio programs across an entire country