THE LEGEND OF SUKAMA

In the Malongo Islands, there was a strong belief that boys under the age of sixteen were prohibited from fishing in Lake Zinga. Despite this, two friends, Gonza, a thirteen-year-old boy, and Kanu, a fifteen-year-old boy, decided to take part in this forbidden act that could cost them their lives if caught. The plot is captivating right from the start, with well-developed and unique characters who keep us on the edge of our seats. The Legend of Sukama is an epic tale that was waiting to be told!

The Hare and the Dragon

Kokokolo fled from his enemies to what he thought was a safe, faraway land. However, the enemies have now hunted him down. To make matters worse, a mysterious beast seems to disturb the peace of the new village where Kokokolo sought refuge.

Should he use his tricks to vanquish the creature or settle old debts?

Omuron is a poor herdsman who wants to marry a rich chief's daughter. All the Chief requires him to do is walk through a heavy rain without getting wet. How will he pull it off?

The Jewels of Amuria is the fourth book in the popular Oasis series published by the Oasis Book Project. The project aims to foster the reading culture in children by publishing great, educative stories featuring powerful heroes and heroines dealing with issues that African children are faced with. This book tackles the issue of creative thought and will help readers understand the importance of thinking hard to overcome challenges in life.

The Oasis Book Project was established upon the background that Uganda has for long been regarded a 'literary desert'. At Oasis we believe that the love for stories by children has always existed, but was hampered by the scarcity of quality children's books in print. Our mission, thus, is to spark the interest in local literature by making great stories written by Ugandan writers available, affordable, and widely read in the country and beyond.

Oscar Ranzo was born and raised in Jinja. Uganda, and attended Namilyango Junior Boys School, St. Mary's College. Kisubi and Jinja College. His children stories have been read and loved by thousands of children, making him the most popular children's author in the country. The Jewels of Amuria is the fourth in his well-liked stories, all of which are as funny, exciting and thrilling as they are educative.

Hit and ran is a first-level phonetic book in the Reading Totos series for Kindergarteners aged three and up.

These decodable readers aim to teach children to work out words for themselves when they read. Children should use their knowledge of English letter-sound relationships to say the sounds in the words from left to right to decode the words.

Village Goat is a phonetic book in the Toto series for children aged 4-7.

The series features one continuous story and helps them learn to read high-frequency words.

Titi's gift is missing. In which tin will it be?

• Focus phonics
• Short vowel /i/ sound
• Sight words recognition
• Syllables in local names

Read To Me Series (Full set)

• Ants and Nana
• Jesses Wet Bed
• Gifts in Tins
• Cop Otto's Dog
• Mum's Mud Hut

Jesse's bed is wet: when did it get wet?

• Focus phonics
• Short vowel /e/ sound
• Sight words recognition
• Syllables in local names

Read To Me Series (Full set)

• Ants and Nana
• Jesses Wet Bed
• Gifts in Tins
• Cop Otto's Dog
• Mum's Mud Hut

Cop Otto and his Dog have to find a lost boy. Who is the lost boy?

• Focus phonics
• Short vowel /o/sound
• Sight words recognition
• Syllables in local names

Read To Me Series (Full set)

• Ants and Nana
• Jesse's Wet Bed
• Gifts in Tins
• Cop Otto's Dog
• Mum's Mud Hut

The Hare and the Ogre

The folktale of the Hare and the Ogre originates from Buganda region as Wakayima ne Wagguluddene. This book has been translated from Luganda to English so that it can be read and enjoyed by as many readers as possible.

This has been done through the Save Our Folktales Project under Tamu Toto.

Nana has ants on her dress. Whot will happen next?

Focus phonics

Short vowel /a/sound

Sight words recognition

Syllables in local names

Read To Me Series (Full set)

• Ants and Nana
• Jesses Wet Bed
• Riri's gift
• Cop Otto's dog
• Mum's mud hut

KOFI'S VISITOR is the third series in the Tamu Toto Early Readers' series. The series is thematic and designed for pupils who are bridging phonetic words to sight words while decoding simple sentences.

The series is made up of decodable and high-frequency words to help an early reader develop his/her reading fluency and language comprehension.

Snow white & the seven dwarfs

Why Kids Will Love This Book:

• Beautiful, vibrant illustrations bring the story to life.
• A charming tale that teaches valuable life lessons.
• Perfect for bedtime reading and early learning.

Book Details:

• Ideal for ages: 3-7 years
• Format:Paperback,
• Perfect for: Bedtime stories, early readers, and little explorers!

Let your child’s imagination bloom with Snow white & the seven dwarfs – a delightful story they’ll want to read again and again!

Jack and the beanstalk

Why Kids Will Love This Book:

• Beautiful, vibrant illustrations bring the story to life.
• A charming tale that teaches valuable life lessons.
• Perfect for bedtime reading and early learning.

Book Details:

• Ideal for ages: 3-7 years
• Format:Paperback,
• Perfect for: Bedtime stories, early readers, and little explorers!

Let your child’s imagination bloom with Jack and the beanstalk – a delightful story they’ll want to read again and again!

Beauty and the beast

Why Kids Will Love This Book:

• Beautiful, vibrant illustrations bring the story to life.
• A charming tale that teaches valuable life lessons.
• Perfect for bedtime reading and early learning.

Book Details:

• Ideal for ages: 3-7 years
• Format:Paperback,
• Perfect for: Bedtime stories, early readers, and little explorers!

Let your child’s imagination bloom with Beauty and the beast – a delightful story they’ll want to read again and again!

Puss in boots

Why Kids Will Love This Book:

• Beautiful, vibrant illustrations bring the story to life.
• A charming tale that teaches valuable life lessons.
• Perfect for bedtime reading and early learning.

Book Details:

• Ideal for ages: 3-7 years
• Format:Paperback,
• Perfect for: Bedtime stories, early readers, and little explorers!

Let your child’s imagination bloom with Puss in boots – a delightful story they’ll want to read again and again!

Heidi

Why Kids Will Love This Book:

• Beautiful, vibrant illustrations bring the story to life.
• A charming tale that teaches valuable life lessons.
• Perfect for bedtime reading and early learning.

Book Details:

• Ideal for ages: 3-7 years
• Format:Paperback,
• Perfect for: Bedtime stories, early readers, and little explorers!

Let your child’s imagination bloom with Heidi – a delightful story they’ll want to read again and again!

Jack and the beanstalk & little red riding hood

Why Kids Will Love This Book:

• Beautiful, vibrant illustrations bring the story to life.
• A charming tale that teaches valuable life lessons.
• Perfect for bedtime reading and early learning.

Book Details:

• Ideal for ages: 3-7 years
• Format:Paperback,
• Perfect for: Bedtime stories, early readers, and little explorers!

Let your child’s imagination bloom with Jack and the beanstalk & little red riding hood – a delightful story they’ll want to read again and again!

The princess and the pea

Why Kids Will Love This Book:

• Beautiful, vibrant illustrations bring the story to life.
• A charming tale that teaches valuable life lessons.
• Perfect for bedtime reading and early learning.

Book Details:

• Ideal for ages: 3-7 years
• Format:Paperback,
• Perfect for: Bedtime stories, early readers, and little explorers!

Let your child’s imagination bloom with The princess and the pea – a delightful story they’ll want to read again and again!

Pinocchio

Why Kids Will Love This Book:

• Beautiful, vibrant illustrations bring the story to life.
• A charming tale that teaches valuable life lessons.
• Perfect for bedtime reading and early learning.

Book Details:

• Ideal for ages: 3-7 years
• Format:Paperback,
• Perfect for: Bedtime stories, early readers, and little explorers!

Let your child’s imagination bloom with Pinocchio – a delightful story they’ll want to read again and again!

Alice in wonderland

Why Kids Will Love This Book:

• Beautiful, vibrant illustrations bring the story to life.
• A charming tale that teaches valuable life lessons.
• Perfect for bedtime reading and early learning.

Book Details:

• Ideal for ages: 3-7 years
• Format:Paperback,
• Perfect for: Bedtime stories, early readers, and little explorers!

Let your child’s imagination bloom with Alice in wonderland – a delightful story they’ll want to read again and again!

Who is The Big Dreamer?

• A child without a birthday.
• A herdsboy who became president.
• A president who altered his nation.
•  All of the aforementioned.

 Discover more about the Big Dreamer through this entertaining and intriguing illustrated biography. THE LEGACY SERIES follows the lives of Ugandans who have lived exemplary lives and achieved great success through hard work, dedication, and determination. The series' goal is to inspire young people to have high aspirations by highlighting local heroes and heroines.

VIOLA AND the BULLY

Viola is delighted to start the top ladies secondary school in her country. However, on the first day of school, she meets a known bully who threatens to ruin her life at school. How can Viola overcome the bully and do well in class?

MIMI'S GARDEN, the cleventh book in the Starter Series, is designed to teach children about environmental conservation via reading. The Startet Series is designed to help toddlers become skilled readers who like Beginning readers learn to recall. Frequently used words, while enjoying the exploits of their favorite characters and understanding picture and rest cues. These books give children the necessary framework to read fluently and independently. The book includes exercises to help the youngster develop critical thinking abilities.

THREE BRAVE BROTHERS is the story of three brothers trapped in a pit latrine during the LRA War. The three brothers, Oryem, Otim, and Onen, visit the pit toilet in the middle of the night. While there, they overhear a bunch of rebels plotting to burn down their Internally Displaced Peoples' Camp. What will happen next?

The Lion and the Rat folklore originates in the Buganda region. The Baganda people speak Luganda. This book has been translated from Luganda into English and Swahili to ensure that as many people as possible read and appreciate it. SOFT stands for Save Our Folktales.

HIDE AND SEEK is the first title in the OASIS. THEMATICAL SERIES.

The Thematic series are easy, exciting stories that correspond to the national Thematic Curriculum. Familiar Oasis Reading Scheme characters lead children through a variety of topics while they review and perfect their decoding, blending, and sight word identification skills. This book introduces learners to the concept of the house and includes various questions designed to help students develop comprehension and critical thinking abilities.

When Nadia, Sera, and Tendo learn their father has never celebrated his birthday, they plan a surprise party for him. The issue is that they don't know his birth date and can't question him. Worse, they don't have the funds to organize the celebration without asking him. How will they pull this off?

Dad's Party is the ninth book in the popular Oasis series, produced by the Oasis Book Project. The project aims to promote a reading culture in children by publishing outstanding, uplifting stories about powerful heroes and heroines dealing with difficulties that African children confront. This book addresses the subject of entrepreneurship and helps readers comprehend the significance of effective financial management.

NO WAY HOME

Ama Lameka, the protagonist of this story, is known for being naughty, but her disappearance on a school trip to the Christian Museum causes concern among her classmates and the local police.

"No Way Home" is the third book in the Ama Lameka series, an exciting and captivating time travel adventure.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Saraya Namirembe is a renowned educator, storyteller and Uganda's most prominent children's author. Her stories have not only entertained and inspired but have also played a key role in shaping the beliefs, values, and the culture of children. Her stories are popular with children because they provide a way for them to understand the world around them.

Her characters are well-caltivated, with complex personalities, flaws, and aspirations. The stories have well-crafted and logical plots that create suspense while maintaining the audience's interest.

As a childrens author, Saraya aims to foster connection between children, parents, and teachers through reading.

Age 9 and above

Koko's Heart

Twins Kakuru and Nyakato are about to sleep when they hear something strange outside. They run to the window and draw the curtains. Who is there?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Saraya Namirembe is a renowned educator,storyteller and Uganda most prominent children's author. Her stories have not only entertained and inspired but have also played a key role in shaping the beliefs, values, and the culture of children. Her stories are popular with children because they provide a way for them to understand the world around them.

Her characters are well-caltivated, with complex personalities, flaws, and aspirations. The stories have well-crafted and logical plots that create suspense while maintaining the audience's interest.

As a childrens author, Saraya aims to foster connection between children, parents, and teachers through reading.

Age 6 and above

The Guardians

A young girl known for being naughty at school goes missing during a school trip to the Christian Museum. Her classmate Lana Nsimbe happens to know something peculiar about her disappearance, which piques her interest in pursuing the investigation to its very conclusion. But is she ready for what she finds?

'The Guardian' is the fourth instalment in the

Ama Lameka series,

an exciting and captivating time travel adventure.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Saraya Namirembe is a renowned educator, storyteller and Uganda's most prominent children's author. Her stories have not only entertained and inspired but have also played a key role in shaping the beliefs, values, and the culture of children. Her stories are popular with children because they provide a way for them to understand the world around them.

Her characters are well-caltivated, with complex personalities, flaws, and aspirations. The stories have well-crafted and logical plots that create suspense while maintaining the audience's interest.

As a childrens author, Saraya aims to foster connection between children, parents, and teachers through reading.

Age 9 and above

The Hare and The Dragon

Kokokolo fled from his enemies to what he thought was a safe, faraway land. However, the enemies have now hunted him down. To make matters worse, a mysterious beast seems to disturb the peace of the new village where Kokokolo sought refuge.

Should he use his tricks to vanquish the creature or settle old debts?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Saraya Namirembe is a renowned educator,storyteller and Uganda's most prominent children's author. Her stories have not only entertained and inspired but have also played a key role in shaping the beliefs, values, and the culture of children. Her stories are popular with children because they provide a way for them to understand the world around them.

Her characters are well-caltivated, with complex personalities, flaws, and aspirations. The stories have well-crafted and logical plots that create suspense while maintaining the audience's interest

As a childrens author, Saraya aims to foster connection between children, parents, and teachers through reading.

Age 8 and above

ISBN 978-9913-9610-3-5

LEFT ALONE

Ten year old Jomo is excited to go to the city for his very first time. But his trip turns into a nightmare when he is abandoned in the bus park by his own parents. What will he do to survive?

About the author

OSCAR RANZO is a Fellow of the International Writing Programme at the University of Iowa, USA. Oscar's dream to become a writer began in high school at St Mary's College Kisubi - and reading played a vital role in the development of his craft. His published children's books include Saving Little Viola, The Little Maid, The Wise Milkboy, The Jewels of Amuria, Dad's Party, Tree to Heaven and Jomo's Gift, Miracle in Amuru and Kairu's Secret. He is also the author and editor of The Adventures of Babi and Bobi comic series that was serialized in The New Vision newspaper from 2015 to 2018. In 2013, The University of Iowa awarded him the title of 'Honorary Fellow in Writing'. In 2014 he won The New Vision's Enterprising Teachers Award.

MUM'S PARTY

When Nadia, Sera and Tendo learn that their mum is returning home from the US, they decide to throw her a surprise welcome party, but their plans are thrown into disarray when all the money they've raised for the party is stolen a few days to the event. What will they do to save the party?

About the author 

OSCAR RANZO is a Fellow of the International Writing Programme at the University of Iowa, USA. Oscar's dream to become a writer began in high school at St Mary's College Kisubi - and reading played a vital role in the development of his craft. His published children's books include Saving Little Viola, The Little Maid, The Wise Milkboy, The Jewels of Amuria, Dad's Party, Tree to Heaven and Jomo's Gift, Miracle in Amuru and Kairu's Secret. He is also the author and editor of The Adventures of Babi and Bobi comic series that was serialized in The New Vision newspaper from 2015 to 2018. In 2013, The University of Iowa awarded him the title of 'Honorary Fellow in Writing'. In 2014 he won The New Vision's Enterprising Teachers Award.

MIMI'S TRAVELS, the tenth book in the Starter Series, has been structured to teach children about animals and their food through reading. The Starter Series are designed to help children become skilled readers who like to read. Beginning readers learn to read by remembering frequently used words, by enjoying the adventures of their favourite characters; and by interpreting picture and text clues. These books provide the stories children will immensely enjoy and the structure they need to read fluently and independently. Inside the book you will also find exercises to help the child develop their critical thinking abilities.

About the author 

OSCAR RANZO is a Fellow of the International Writing Programme at the University of Iowa, USA. Oscar's dream to become a writer began in high school at St Mary's College Kisubi - and reading played a vital role in the development of his craft. His published children's books include Saving Little Viola, The Little Maid, The Wise Milkboy, The Jewels of Amuria, Dad's Party, Tree to Heaven and Jomo's Gift, Miracle in Amuru and Kairu's Secret. He is also the author and editor of The Adventures of Babi and Bobi comic series that was serialized in The New Vision newspaper from 2015 to 2018. In 2013, The University of Iowa awarded him the title of 'Honorary Fellow in Writing'. In 2014 he won The New Vision's Enterprising Teachers Award.

the Hundred-Year-old Baby

The day of the school trip to the museum has finally arrived, and Ama is excited she gets to go. During the tour, she accidentally taps a tree that carries her through time to the 19th century. Will she find her way back home?

"The Hundred-Year-Old Baby" is the next book in the Ama Lameka series, an exciting and captivating time travel adventure.

For children 9 years and above.

About the Author

Saraya Namirembe is a storyteller, educator and Uganda's bestselling Children's author. She's the Producer of the Children's TV Show Tamu Toto Storytime running in English, Luganda and Runyankore. Her other works can be found on YouTube (Tamu Toto channel

City Goat is a phonetic book in the Toto series for children aged 4-7.

The series features one continuous story and helps them learn to read high-frequency words.

By Saraya.

The three little pigs build three houses one of straw, one of sticks and one of bricks. But then along comes the big, bad wolf...

Read it yourself is a series of character stories and traditional tales, written in a simple way for children who are learning to read.

Level 1

For children who are ready to take their first steps in reading.

Level 2

For beginner readers who can read short, simple sentences with help.

Level 3

For more confident readers who can read simple stories with help

Level 4

Longer stories for more independent, fluent readers

When a fairy godmother visits Cinderella, the girl's dream of going to the prince's ball soon comes true!

Read it yourself is a series of character stories and traditional tales, written in a simple way for children who are learning to read.

Level 0

Levelled stories for children who are developing their synthetic phonics skills.

Level 1

For children who are ready to take their first steps in reading.

Level 2

For beginner readers who can read short, simple sentences with help.

Level 3

For more confident readers who can read simple stories with help

Level 4

Longer stories for more independent, fluent readers.

Pretty Thumbelina is the size of a thumb! Find out what happens when she meets lots of strange characters.

Read it yourself is a series of character stories, traditional tales and first reference books for children who are learning to read.

Level 0

Levelled stories for children who are developing their synthetic phonics skills.

Level 1

For children who are ready to take their first steps in reading

Level 2

For beginner readers who can read short, simple sentences with help.

Level 3

For more confident readers who can read simple stories with help.

Level 4

Longer stories for more independent, fluent readers.

When Jack sells his cow for five magic beans, they grow into an enormous beanstalk with a GIANT surprise at the top!

Read it yourself is a series of character stories and traditional tales, written in a simple way for children who are learning to read.

Level 0

Levelled stories for children who are developing their synthetic phonics skills.

Level 1

For children who are ready to take their first steps in reading.

Level 2

For beginner readers who can read short, simple sentences with help.

Level 3

For more confident readers who can read simple stories with help.

Level 4

Longer stories for more independent, fluent readers.

Little Red Riding Hood gets a surprise when she goes to visit her grandmother - she now seems to have very BIG teeth!

Read it yourself is a series of character stories and traditional tales, written in a simple way for children who are learning to read.

Level 1

For children who are ready to take their first steps in reading.

Level 2

For beginner readers who can read short, simple sentences with help.

Level 3

For more confident readers who can read simple stories with help

Level 4

Longer stories for more independent, fluent readers

The beautiful Snow White escapes the jealous queen and goes to live with the seven dwarfs, but she's not safe just yet...

Read it yourself is a series of character stories and traditional tales, written in a simple way for children who are learning to read.

Level O

Levelled stories for children who are developing their synthetic phonics skills.

Level 1

For children who are ready to take their first steps in reading

Level 2

For beginner readers who can read short, simple sentences with help.

Level 3

For more confident readers who can read simple stories with help

Longer stories for more independent, fluent readers.

A captivating picture book that will help readers learn to count the numbers from 1-10.

Jomo gets a hen as Christmas gift.  Jomo’s decides to rear the hen, and it starts laying eggs, Jomo is excited to count the eggs every morning. Then one day, the hen stops laying eggs, much to Jomo’s frustration. What will happen next?

With repetitive sentences to build fluency, this lovely read-aloud book will engage young children from 5 years upwards. It also has vibrant water color illustrations and questions to stimulate critical thinking, while testing comprehension

A captivating picture book that will help readers learn to count the numbers from 1-10.

Jomo gets a hen as Christmas gift.  Jomo’s decides to rear the hen, and it starts laying eggs, Jomo is excited to count the eggs every morning. Then one day, the hen stops laying eggs, much to Jomo’s frustration. What will happen next?

With repetitive sentences to build fluency, this lovely read-aloud book will engage young children from 5 years upwards. It also has vibrant water color illustrations and questions to stimulate critical thinking, while testing comprehension

The Hare and the Kob

The folktale from which this story is derived is Kakokoolo. It comes from the Buganda Region. The language spoken by the Baganda people is Luganda. This book has been adapted from Luganda to English, The Hare and the Kob, so many readers can enjoy it. This has been through the SOFT (Stands for Save Our Folktales) Series.

KOFI'S HUNT Is the first tale in the Tamu Toto Early Readers' series. The series focus on pupils who are making the bridge between phonetic words and sight words while decoding simple sentences.

The series are made up of decodable and high frequency words to help a reader develop his/her reading fluency and language comprehension.

Zola's Escape

Zola's Escape is the first book in the Adventures Series for young readers. It follows Zola, a girl with a special gift as she navigates life in the Semuliki Game Park with the animals.

KOFI'S PET is the second tale in the Tamu Toto Early Readers' series. The series is thematic and designed for pupils who are bridging phonetic words to sight words while decoding simple sentences.

The series is made up of decodable and high-frequency words to help an early reader develop his/her reading fluency and language comprehension.

The Hare and the Hyena

The folktale Wakayima ne Wampisi comes from the Buganda region. The language spoken by the Baganda people is Luganda. This book has been translated from Luganda into the English version, The Hare and the Hyena so that it can be enjoyed by as many readers as possible. This has been done through the SOFT (Save Our Folktales).

The Hare and the Lion

The story, 'The hare and the lion' comes from the Buganda region. The language spoken by the Baganda people is Luganda. This book has been translated from Luganda into English so that it can be read and enjoyed by as many readers as possible. This has been done through the soft series (Save Our Folktales) under TAMU TOTO.