Bilingual books

From first alphabet books to folk tales for confident readers — find the right Somali-English book for your child's level below.

Explore our collection of bilingual books written by Asha Ali Noor  with young Somali learners in mind.  Pick out the perfect one to share with your child today!

Alfabeetada Af Soomaaliga – bilingual Somali English alphabet activity book by Asha Ali Noor for young children
Alfabeetada Af Soomaaliga — an activity book for learning the Somali alphabet, ages 3+
Bisadii Yarayd ee Luntay - The Lost Kitten – bilingual Somali English children's story book by Asha Ali Noor
The Lost Kitten — a gentle bilingual story for early readers, ages 4–7
Midabada iyo Qaababka, Colours and Shapes in Somali – bilingual picture book by Asha Ali Noor
Colours and Shapes in Somali — a first-words picture book for toddlers and nursery age
Dacawadii iyo Canabkii, The Fox and the Grapes – bilingual Somali English fable book by Asha Ali Noor
The Fox and the Grapes — a classic fable retold in Somali and English
Dharkii Cusbaa ee Boqorka - The King's New Clothes – bilingual Somali English story book by Asha Ali Noor
The King's New Clothes — a favourite tale for growing bilingual readers
Pictures of Hanan at different times in her day
Hanan's Day — a simple story following a child's everyday routine, ages 4–7
Tukihii Haraadanaa, The Thirsty Crow – bilingual Somali English fable book by Asha Ali Noor
The Thirsty Crow — a short fable for beginner readers
Qoyskayga Waan Jeclahay, I Love My Family – bilingual Somali English children's book by Asha Ali Noor
I Love My Family — a warm, everyday story introducing family words
Qudhaanjadii iyo Jirriqaagii, The Ant and the Grasshopper – bilingual Somali English fable book by Asha Ali Noor
The Ant and the Grasshopper — a bilingual story, retelling of the classic fable
Shimbirtii Beedka Dahabka ah Dhashay, The Bird That Laid Golden Eggs – bilingual Somali English fable book by Asha Ali Noor
The Bird That Laid Golden Eggs — a well-loved fable in Somali and English
Shimbirtii Dahabka Ahayd, The Golden Bird – bilingual Somali English story book by Asha Ali Noor
The Golden Bird — a longer story for confident young readers
Qaamuuska Bartayaasha Af Soomaaliga oo Sawiran – illustrated Somali English language learner's dictionary by Asha Ali Noor
An illustrated Somali-English dictionary for language learners of all ages
Picture of Somali alphabet and children's toys on the cover of the Somali activity book for young children
The Somali Alphabet — an activity book to build first letters and sounds, ages 3+
Digaagadii Fariida Ahayd, The Clever Chicken – bilingual Somali English fable book by Asha Ali Noor
The Clever Chicken — a bilingual folk tale with a lesson at the end
Xijaab Cas iyo Waraabahii, Red-Hijab and the Hyena – bilingual Somali English folk tale book by Asha Ali Noor
Red-Hijab and the Hyena — a traditional tale, perfect for shared bedtime reading
cover of tirada baro book 1
Learn to Count, Book 1 — first numbers in Somali for beginner readers
Tirada Baro – Learn to Count. A bilingual number activity book, numbers 10-20 by Asha Ali Noor for young children.
Learn to Count, Book 2 — counting to 20 in Somali
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