Kúnmi's Busy Day
Ọjọ́ Kúnmi Tó Kún
Follow Kúnmi through a fun and colorful day as she learns how to tell time in both English and Yorùbá. Perfect for children ages 3-8, families, and classrooms celebrating bilingual education and Yoruba culture.
About the Book
Key Features
- ★ Bilingual text in English and Yorùbá
- ★ Colorful, culturally authentic illustrations
- ★ Age-appropriate for children 3–8 years
- ★ Educational activities and time-telling practice
- ★ Encourages parent-child learning and cultural exploration
Perfect For
- ★ Schools and libraries
- ★ Cultural centers and community groups
- ★ Bilingual education programs
- ★ Family reading time
- ★ Gift giving and celebrations
Part of the British Library
Every Learn With Kúnmi title is part of the British Library collection through Legal Deposit, ensuring our books are preserved for future generations and accessible to families, schools, and researchers across the UK.
What People Are Saying
“A delightful Yorùbá story enriched with culture that makes the book charming and memorable.”
"A beautiful blend of storytelling, cultural learning, and practical education that children will love.”
“This book is multifaceted. It makes learning Yoruba fun and easy. It doesn't just teach language, but encourages comprehension skills, helps with retention, and is comparable to the school curriculum. A well-rounded resource for all ages.”
"A beautifully engaging and educational storybook that nurtures culture and unity within the home. It is truly a must-have, and one every child will enjoy reading.”
“Ànfààní nlá lójé fún àwọn ọmọdé láti mọ èdè yorùbá níbèrè pèpè ayé wọn. Ìwé yì Jé ìpìlè rere fún gbogbo ọmọ bíbí káàróò ojìíree ní gbogbo dúníyàn.”
"As a multicultural family we found the book brilliant, a simple and easy way to learn Yoruba with every day tasks carried out. The pictures used in the book were bright, colourful and helped paint a story of a day with Kunmi. To have direct translations from English to Yoruba side by side was really helpful and will assist both children and adults wanting to learn the language gain basic understanding of Yoruba language.”
Meet the Author
Bàbá Kúnmi
Bàbá Kúnmi is a devoted father of two little girls, Olúwàfíàyọ̀kúnmi and Àràolúwa. Growing up in the U.K., he wanted a way to share his heritage and learn Yorùbá alongside his daughters. He turned this challenge into a joyful, creative journey, designing stories that make learning interactive and fun.
Through his books, he hopes to inspire other parents in the diaspora to explore their culture with their children, turning every storytime into a moment of discovery and connection.
The Learn With Kúnmi series is part of the Ilé Ìmọ́lẹ̀ Publishing family, a house dedicated to stories of light, culture, and imagination.
Learn Yorùbá
Discover the beauty of the Yorùbá language with these basic phrases and cultural insights.
Time Greetings
- Good morningẸ káàárọ̀
- Good afternoonẸ káàsán
- Good eveningẸ káalẹ́
- What time is it?Kíni agó wí?
Days of the Week
- SundayỌjọ́-Àìkú
- MondayỌjọ́-Ajé
- TuesdayỌjọ́-Ìsẹ́gun
- WednesdayỌjọ́rú
- ThursdayỌjọ́bọ
- FridayỌjọ́-Ẹtì
- SaturdayỌjọ́-Àbámẹ́ta
Time Units
- SecondÌṣéjú-àáyá
- MinuteÌṣéjú
- HourWákàtí
- DayỌjọ́
- WeekỌ̀sẹ̀
- MonthOṣù
- YearỌdún
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