Ifa/Orisa Children's Books-gctid163387

[divinethought]

Lessons on How To Share: Obatala and the Iyami River
"Lessons on How To Share is a suspenseful book with a sweet ending. Experience a traditional story about Obatala's interactions with the Iyami and their friends. This story is translated from a Yoruba text in Odu Ifa: Osa Meji, a proverbial set of ancient texts."
http://www.whirlwindpublishinghouse.com/products/lohts.html

Orisha Vodun Coloring Book
"This book is an interactive coloring book full of wonderful illustrations of Kmtyw Deities. Get to know Elegba, Osun, Aidan Wedo, Oya and many other magnificent spirits that govern everyday life. Although this book is great for a child just picking up a crayon many adults have requested this book for themselves to learn about Kmtyw spirits."
http://www.whirlwindpublishinghouse.com/products/cb1.html

Shango's Son

"Shango's Son is a short story based on ancient Kmtyw knowledge (Yoruba Ifa). Shango has a son who becomes his companion and protector. The son has amazing abilities that help Shango succeed. The story, the colorful imagery, and even some Kmtyw Yoruba vocabulary will enrich young and older readers alike."
http://www.amazon.com/Shangos-Son-Dr-Winmilawe/dp/0983931801/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1443848898&sr=8-2&keywords=winmilawe

Obatala's Daughter Discovers True Friends

"From the ancient stories of the West Kmtyw Yoruba people comes the colorful children's picture book "Obatala's Daughter Discovers True Friends". Obatala encourages his daughter Kemi to look for friends with good character. She has an exciting journey in which she learns that being superficial can bring trouble. However, with clarity and courage Kemi finds joy at last. The plot, the images and even some Yoruba vocabulary will dazzle young and older readers alike."
http://www.amazon.com/Obatalas-Daughter-Discovers-True-Friends/dp/0983931887/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443848898&sr=8-1&keywords=winmilawe

The Origin of Life on Earth: An Kmtyw Creation Myth

"This Yoruba creation myth begins with all the orishas content, except one named Obatala, whose wondering impels him to employ his power in some meaningful way. He takes soil that has been sown with the personality of the orishas and forms humans. This story's themes are determination, effort, generosity, and the sacredness of life."
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0962997854?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

Ijimere and Ekun: The Monkey and the Leopard

"Follow Ijimere the monkey on his journey to Olokun the king of the ocean's palace for the annual festival in this fun and fancy book by Iyalorisa Oyaseye Fakayode. The book's plot is based on Odu Ifa, sacred Yoruba divination poetry."
http://www.amazon.com/Ijimere-Ekun-Leopard-Oyaseye-Fakayode/dp/B00CXUZVUY/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

The New Oba

"Another happy ending story from Odu ifa to sit with your family and read. This time, read about how Ekun becomes the next king by following the directives of IFA. If you enjoyed the color, fun and suspense of Ijimere and Ekun, The Monkey and the Leopard, Don't miss out on 'The New Oba'."
http://www.amazon.com/New-Oba-Oyaseye-Fakayode/dp/B00GJ2KE9U/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

U.N.I.O.V. Orisa Our Way

"U.N.I.O.V. Orisa Our Way, provides stories (pataki) passed down from generations on the many different orisa deities in Yorubaland. U.N.I.O.V. Orisa Our Way helps our avid readers gain a clearer understanding of these stories and how they relate today. U.N.I.O.V. Orisa Our Way gives its readers colorful vibrant illustrations by Quasim Ade Saxton along with prayers (Oriki) to enhance your study of the tradition. This book is for parents to read to their young, our ambitious teenagers and adults who are beginners in the tradition."
http://www.amazon.com/U-N-I-O-V-Orisa-Our-Way-Inc/dp/1477639284/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443848989&sr=8-1&keywords=uniov

The Goddess of Beauty

"The Goddess of Beauty is an exciting new children's book that takes you on a journey to ancient Kmt where Goddess Oshun is loved and admired by everyone for her inner and outer beauty. When a young insecure girl on the island of Trinidad runs away from her village, she is approached by a Princess from Jamaica who tells her tales about Goddess Oshun. After hearing about Oshun, the young girl is no longer insecure, she accepts Oshun as a beauty icon and aspires to be like her."
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0615341160/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=298Q6JXG709M8&coliid=I1B8EZ89ZA3FC5

[Tenkamenin]

Both of my kids are now into Capoeira, and where we train we often have Orisha drumming and dancing classes. It was nice to see my kids enjoy learning about Yoruba divinities, I will purchase these books for them.

Meda wo ase pii!