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The book, authored by Carole Bloch and illustrated by Richard MacIntosh, with translations by Lilian Wachira and re-translation by Timothy Gathere Kamau, is a collaborative effort aimed at promoting early literacy and cultural awareness. The content emphasizes basic body parts and actions in a sequential and engaging manner, using rhyming patterns to aid memorization and comprehension. Each page introduces concepts like eyes, ears, hands, and feet, accompanied by corresponding Kikuyu words and simple English translations, making it an accessible resource for both children and educators. The publication adheres to a Creative Commons license, encouraging adaptation and sharing for non-commercial purposes, fostering a global community around multilingual education and storytelling. The book's design prioritizes visual appeal with colorful illustrations that complement the text, ensuring a delightful reading experience.","Igĩrĩ  \nLilian Wachira Richard MacIntosh  \nEnglish, Kikuyu  \nCopyright © 2002, Carole Bloch, Richard Macintosh and Praesa  \n[http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)[ ](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)[You may not use this work for commercial purposes. You](You may not use this work for commercial purposes. You)[ ](You may not use this work for commercial purposes. You)may adapt and add to this work , but you may distribute the resulting work only under the same or similar license to this one. You must keep the copyright and credits for authors , illustrators , etc.  \nAuthor-Carole Bloch Translation-Lilian Wachira Re-translation-Timothy Gathere Kamau IllustrationRichard MacIntosh  \nIgĩrĩ  \nEnglish, Kikuyu Kenya  \nMooko meerĩ manini makũnyiita.  \nTwana twĩrĩ tũninitũgĩthaaka.  \nMaitho meerĩ  \nmanini ma kũona.  \nMatũ meerĩ manini ma kũigua.  \nMagũrũ meerĩ  \nmanini makũhaamba.  \nNa mooko meerĩ ma GŨKUMBATĨRIA na weendo!  \nYou are free to download, copy, translate or adapt this story and use the illustrations as long as you attribute in the following way:  \nAuthor-Carole Bloch Translation  \nLilian Wachira Re-translation-Timothy Gathere Kamau Illustration-Richard MacIntosh LanguageGikuyu Level-First words © Carole Bloch, Richard Macintosh and Praesa, 2002 Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 Source [www.africanstorybook.org Original](www.africanstorybook.org Original) source [http://www.littlehandstrust.com/books.html](http://www.littlehandstrust.com/books.html)","cbCaipq45OKry3N0","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipq45OKry3N0","pdf",447726,5,12,"English","en",105,"# Igĩrĩ\n## First words","[{\"question\":\"What is the main purpose of the book 'Igĩrĩ'?\",\"answer\":\"The main purpose of 'Igĩrĩ' is to introduce young children to the Kikuyu language through simple words, rhyming patterns, and engaging illustrations, promoting early literacy.\"},{\"question\":\"Who are the creators behind the book 'Igĩrĩ'?\",\"answer\":\"The book 'Igĩrĩ' was authored by Carole Bloch, illustrated by Richard MacIntosh, translated by Lilian Wachira, and re-translated by Timothy Gathere Kamau. 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