Gambia

Jambo, friends!

We’re so excited to announce that next month, your little global citizens will be journeying to The Gambia — the smiling coast of West Africa!

Through music, stories, art, and movement, your children will explore The Gambia’s rich traditions, vibrant rhythms, and beautiful sense of community. From the steady pulse of the djembe drum and the storytelling magic of the griots, to colorful West African patterns and joyful village dances, this new Fiddlefox Gambia WorldSong Box brings the spirit of West Africa right into your home or classroom.

Your child will soon be learning songs inspired by Mandinka rhythms, discovering life along the River Gambia, and engaging in hands-on activities that celebrate family, gratitude, nature, and community. Through our storybook, songbook, and activity guide, they’ll explore what it means to belong — not just to a place, but to a global family.

We can’t wait to share this beautiful adventure with you next month!

Gambian Heritage Songbook – Play with John Teyoto, run along the river, and help sing the baby to sleep with the Gambian Heritage Songbook. Read, sing, and play long with this melting pot of West African sounds and grooves in Wollof, Mandingka, Aku, and English.

The Rabbit and the Crocodile – The story about a kind boy, an ungrateful crocodile and a clever rabbit. This favorite Mandinka folktale is retold for young children, educators, and families, with lush illustrations inspired by West African folk art.

Gambia Activity Book – Support your child’s learning with a deeper cultural context with activities, coloring pages, discussion topics, craft ideas, ASL interpretation, and lesson plan ideas collected in this invaluable resource.