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Kirundi - English Stories for Children: The Magic of the Friendship Tree - Ibitangaza vy’Igiti c’Ubugenzi: Teach and Learn Kirundi For Kids and ... (Trilingual Books (Kirundi-English-French)) Paperback – March 24, 2023

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Do you have a child who is learning Kirundi as a second language? Do you desire a fun and engaging strategy to support your child's language acquisition and cultural heritage? Don't look elsewhere!

In "The Magic of the Friendship Tree," a bilingual children's book, a group of colourful, diverse children plant a tree and learn the importance of inclusivity, environmental justice, and friendship. This book has short sentences and paragraphs, action to keep the plot moving, and plain writing. The designs are cheery, colourful, and engaging and have a dynamic and energising feel.

Along with planting a tree, join a bunch of lively, animated kids (Keza, Karorero, Karire, Ntwari, Mutoni and Muhizi) as they discuss the value of inclusivity, environmental justice, and friendship. Children between the ages of 3 and 7 will enjoy this book since it has attractive images and engaging text.

Finding resources to learn Kirundi for our children born outside Burundi has become a rather big challenge. Due to the lack of material, more and more parents are giving up teaching their mother tongue to them. This series of books aims to respond to this challenge. The author, husband and father, decided to tackle this problem by creating resources for his daughter born in France and the thousands of other children in similar situation. Enjoy the reading !

Features in this book:

  • A diverse group of children plant a tree to learn about friendship, environmental justice, and inclusion.
  • Engaging and colourful illustrations that capture the story's lively and energetic spirit
  • The text is straightforward and engaging, and it is appropriate for children aged three to seven.
  • The book is available in both English and Kirundi.

Even if you are not a linguist or an educator, you can give your children the gift of bilingualism. "The Magic of the Friendship Tree" will lead you on this exciting adventure while also assisting you in laying a solid foundation for your children's linguistic and cultural development.


Don't pass up this fantastic opportunity to enrich your child's life and help them develop Kirundi and English.

Purchase "The Magic of the Friendship Tree" today to begin your journey!

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ndakunda Ikirundi
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 24, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 25 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 2494614759
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-2494614758
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.04 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.06 x 8.5 inches
  • Book 9 of 24 ‏ : ‎ Trilingual Books (Kirundi-English-French)
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Meet Lionel Kubwimana, a trilingual expert proficient in Kirundi, English, and French, using them to enrich learning experiences. Born in Burundi in 1990, Lionel journeyed to France in pursuit of higher education, but he never let go of his roots.

Passionate about the potent mix of education and heritage, Lionel's mission was clear: to ensure that the diaspora could confidently pass on the rich Kirundi language to the next generation. Through vibrant picture books adorned with trilingual narratives, Lionel Kubwimana not only introduces the language but also embarks on the beautiful journey of connecting hearts to their homeland.

As a parent himself, Lionel resonates with the challenges and joys of raising children in a multicultural world. Order your copy today, and let Lionel guide you on this enlightening journey to the heart of Kirundi.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2025
    Format: Paperback
    Cute little book with multicultural characters that are consistent throughout the book. Its a story about small children that value their friendship and were looking for a reason and place to get together - so they plant a tree and named it "The Friendship Tree." This became their meeting and play place. The children then created a nature club to take care of the tree and learn more about nature. When a new family moves in with small children, they invited the children to join the club. This book is a great book to encourage teamwork and inclusivity as well as respect for nature and environment.

    The illustrations are great with character consistency - which is sometimes lacking in children's book illustrations.

    Highly recommend for small children
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2025
    Format: Paperback
    I love this because it is a fun bilingual book for ages 3–7. The Magic of the Friendship Tree encourages Kirundi-English language growth through rich images and a touching story about friendship, inclusion, and environmental care. This is really great for families keeping legacy while teaching importance.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2025
    Format: Paperback
    I really enjoyed this book. It is well planned and written. I enjoyed the illustrations as well. The story is fun and teaches valuable lessons. The ability to learn a different language by reading the book is a wonderful addition.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2025
    Format: Paperback
    A wonderful trilingual book with an important message! My child loves the colorful characters and meaningful story about friendship and environmental awareness. The Kirundi-English-French combination is incredibly valuable for language development. While the content is excellent, the formatting could be improved for easier reading. Still, this is a fantastic resource for teaching children Kirundi and multicultural values.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2025
    Format: Paperback
    A children's story with an interesting plot, about 4 children from the same residential neighborhood who decided to plant a tree that would accompany them throughout their childhood journey together.
    The story promotes values ​​such as friendship, acceptance, cooperation, and joint perseverance in a task.
    The language is simple and varied and contributes to the child's vocabulary. The illustrations are clear and colorful and the characters are full of expression.
    After reading the story, you can talk with the young reader about the characters and messages in the story.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2025
    Format: Paperback
    I loved the way this book touches upon the principles of diversity, friendship, growth, and inclusion. Outside of their own ethnicities, each of the characters brings a unique skill to the friendship group as well as to the friendship tree. i also loved that this book is bilingual, encouraging language diversity as well. The illustrations & artwork are rich, I have nothing but great things to say about this book!
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2025
    Format: Paperback
    I like that this book gives the opportunity to young children to learn and familiarize themselves with two languages. It also has a good-heart warming message about cultivating friendships and celebrating uniqueness. This is a great option for parents or teachers looking into teaching Kirundi.

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  • Un livre adapté aux plus jeunes enfants pour apprendre le kirundi et s'adapte à leur réalité. Mes filles adorent ce livre et merci encore pour avoir créé des livres qui nous permettent d'apprendre la langue burundaise à nos enfants
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    Livre adapté aux tout petits pour apprendre des histoires en kirundi.
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