Ókwá yěmɛ áŋgɔ̄ ná oǎ pɛ́ ó ɓɛ̂ moto.
Welcome to the exciting world of African languages! This trilingual Duálá English and French book is an invitation to explore the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Africa, through the eyes of children. As a language enthusiast, I believe that every child should have the opportunity to discover the beauty and richness hidden in his own culture at a young age before being exposed to any other culture. This will help them have a base culture against which they can compare anything else. The book is designed for children of all ages, to introduce them to the vibrant world of African languages in a fun and engaging way. Through colorful illustrations and playful text, we will explore in detail, not only the spelling and the grammar of the language, but also the culture of the people, and unique features of the languages. The book will also make children smarter because they will be exposed to one of the most interesting, yet rarely explored features of African tonal languages: the tones. Mastering the tones will make kids be more attentive to details in real life. When they notice that just changing the pitch of your voice completely changes the meaning of the word, they will be more attentive to the word that surrounds them. I hope that this book will inspire children to discover the beauty and richness of African languages, and to become ambassadors of linguistic and cultural diversity.
