Cover of Somali rhymes & action games for children

Somali rhymes & action games for children

W.Q. Abdulla Farah Jawahir

2009

Halka laga iibsan karo

Luuqadda: somali
Daabacaaha: The Horn Publisher
Bogagga: 112

Ku saabsan Buuggan

This unique collection of popular tried-and-tested games for children -which will appeal to children of all cultures, from toddlers right up to teens- comes from Somalia, where these rhymes and games have been an integral part of the children's lives for decades. The book has clear instructions for each game; how many can play, ages, tools needed, played indoors or outdoors. Also included is intresting background material, and colourful images for many of the games, with original rhymes in both Somali and English. Some of the games in this book are; - Teeny Weeny - Qudhaanjo Caseey - Look Ip - Cirka Eeg - Look Back - Dabadaad Eeg - Nose Up - Sanbul - If my finger is Like this - Fartaydu ma Sidaas Ahayd - Baby Finger - Fadumo; Far Yar Faadumo - Baby Finger - Far yar ka yar - Let it Rain - Alloow Roobe, Roobeey - If You Pop/Fart - Kii Dhuusay - Please Mother - Hooyo Caano Is Sii - Which Way Out - Halkee Ka Baxaa - One is One - Koowlaa Koowlaa - Push and Pull - Xafuufeey and many many more games.

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