
German ↔ Kiswahili · Ages 8–12
Snow and Savannah
Schnee und Savanne · Theluji na Savana
Mia's mother is from Freiburg. Her uncle married in Arusha. When cousin Baraka comes to stay for a winter, the Black Forest becomes a place of wonders — and next summer, it will be Mia's turn to go south. For children who already read German, learning Kiswahili through the eyes of family.
Theme: Two cousins, two worlds, one family
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Snow and Savannah · Book 1
Baraka Arrives
Baraka kommt an · Baraka Anawasili
Dr. Schuppert
Introductions, the train from Frankfurt and a very cold platform.
152 pages

Snow and Savannah · Book 2
The Black Forest
Der Schwarzwald · Msitu Mweusi
Dr. Schuppert
Trees, animals, and a cuckoo clock that Baraka refuses to trust.
168 pages

Snow and Savannah · Book 3
Christmas Market
Weihnachtsmarkt · Soko la Krismasi
Dr. Schuppert
Food, money and the question of why anyone drinks hot wine.
184 pages

Snow and Savannah · Book 4
Flight to Kilimanjaro
Flug zum Kilimandscharo · Safari ya Kilimanjaro
Dr. Schuppert
Travel, heat and Mia's first word of Kiswahili said out loud.
160 pages

Snow and Savannah · Book 5
On Safari
Auf Safari · Safarini
Dr. Schuppert
Big animals, small animals and patience.
176 pages