Somali rhymes & action games for children: Somali 2009
Somali rhymes & action games for children
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ISBN:
9780956091338
Illustrator:
Taylor Thorne
Publisher:
The Horn Publisher
Age Group:
Middle Grade
Pages:
112
Weight:
250 g
Dimensions:
15 x 23 x 0.78 cm
Book Cover:
Paperfolder
This unique collection of popular tried-and-tested games for children -which will appeal to children of all cultures, from toddlers right up to teens- comes from Somalia, where these rhymes and games have been an integral part of the children's lives for decades. The book has clear instructions for each game; how many can play, ages, tools needed, played indoors or outdoors. Also included is intresting background material, and colourful images for many of the games, with original rhymes in both Somali and English.
Some of the games in this book are;
- Teeny Weeny - Qudhaanjo Caseey
- Look Ip - Cirka Eeg
- Look Back - Dabadaad Eeg
- Nose Up - Sanbul
- If my finger is Like this - Fartaydu ma Sidaas Ahayd
- Baby Finger - Fadumo; Far Yar Faadumo
- Baby Finger - Far yar ka yar
- Let it Rain - Alloow Roobe, Roobeey
- If You Pop/Fart - Kii Dhuusay
- Please Mother - Hooyo Caano Is Sii
- Which Way Out - Halkee Ka Baxaa
- One is One - Koowlaa Koowlaa
- Push and Pull - Xafuufeey
and many many more games.
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This unique collection of popular tried-and-tested games for children -which will appeal to children of all cultures, from toddlers right up to teens- comes from Somalia, where these rhymes and games have been an integral part of the children\'s lives for decades. The book has clear instructions for each game; how many can play, ages, tools needed, played indoors or outdoors. Also included is intresting background material, and colourful images for many of the games, with original rhymes in both Somali and English.
Some of the games in this book are;
- Teeny Weeny - Qudhaanjo Caseey
- Look Ip - Cirka Eeg
- Look Back - Dabadaad Eeg
- Nose Up - Sanbul
- If my finger is Like this - Fartaydu ma Sidaas Ahayd
- Baby Finger - Fadumo; Far Yar Faadumo
- Baby Finger - Far yar ka yar
- Let it Rain - Alloow Roobe, Roobeey
- If You Pop/Fart - Kii Dhuusay
- Please Mother - Hooyo Caano Is Sii
- Which Way Out - Halkee Ka Baxaa
- One is One - Koowlaa Koowlaa
- Push and Pull - Xafuufeey
and many many more games.
more