Chapaka Creations
Engaging children’s stories inspired by African heritage
Discover culturally meaningful books, enjoy reading together, and find support for creating your own children’s story.
Miss Moo Ma Moo: Up and Down to the Sand Dunes
Up, up. Down, down! Join Miss Moo Ma Moo on a joyful seaside adventure filled with movement, sound, and wonder. A picture book for little listeners aged 2–5.
- Age range:
- 2–5 years
- Written by
- Dr. Helvi Itenge Wheeler
- Illustrated by
- Edyta Karaban
Nehoya and Nkelo: The River Rescue
Ages 4–8
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Up and Down with Miss Moo Ma Moo
- Read together.
- Invite your child to lift their hands for “up” and lower them for “down.”
- Let your child lead the next round.
- Ask them to point to something up and something down.
Children can participate through gestures, pointing, words, or listening.
⬆ Up, up!
Picture-book conversation prompts
- What do you see on this page?
- How do you think the character feels?
- What might happen next?
Drawing and coloring
Invite your child to draw their favorite part of the story — or their own sand dune adventure!
Meet Dr. Helvi Itenge Wheeler
A Namibian-American author, educator, and literacy researcher, Helvi founded Chapaka Creations to expand children’s bookshelves with engaging, culturally meaningful stories and support emerging storytellers.
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