A timeless Yorùbá folktale of loyalty, friendship, greed, and consequences—beautifully retold for today’s young readers.

When a terrible famine strikes the animal kingdom, Ajá, the faithful Dog, refuses to abandon his mother. A mysterious secret from the sky gives him a way to survive—but when Ìjàpá, the clever Tortoise, discovers the secret, jealousy and greed lead him into a dangerous betrayal.

Filled with magical skies, African folklore, suspense, humor, vibrant storytelling, and an unforgettable moral lesson, this beautifully illustrated bilingual storybook brings the rich tradition of Yorùbá storytelling to life.

Presented in Yorùbá and English, with Yorùbá above and English below, the book is perfect for children, parents, teachers, Yorùbá language learners, African culture enthusiasts, and families in the diaspora.

✨ Inside this story, children will discover lessons about:

• ❤️ Love and loyalty
• 🤝 The value of friendship
• 🧠 Wisdom over greed
• ⚠️ The consequences of betrayal
• 🌍 Yorùbá language, culture, and folklore

Will Ajá protect his secret?

Can Ìjàpá resist his greed?

And why does the tortoise have a cracked shell to this day?



Open the book and discover one of the unforgettable tales of the Yorùbá storytelling tradition.

Read. Learn. Laugh. Discover Yorùbá culture.

📖 Buy ÌTÀN AJÁ ÀTI ÌJÀPÁ today and discover a captivating story of love, loyalty, greed, and consequences—told beautifully in both Yorùbá and English.

👉 Get your copy now and let the story begin!