Words
Ages 3-8
My First Words in Kurdish
A cheerful first bilingual book covering 50 everyday words across family, food, animals, colours, and home life.
Bilingual Kurdish children’s books
English-Kurmanji books for kids growing up far from Kurdistan
Kurmanji Books helps diaspora families share Kurdish language and culture through simple, joyful bilingual books for ages 3 to 8. Browse the series, choose a topic your child already loves, and buy on Amazon.
Founder built
Created by a Kurdish father in Sydney for diaspora families.
Ages
Books designed for young learners aged 3 to 8.
Bilingual format
English and Kurmanji side by side for easy shared reading.
Where to buy
Paperback editions are available on Amazon.
Featured Books
Start with the books parents return to most
These bilingual English-Kurmanji books are designed for shared reading, everyday vocabulary, and simple at-home language practice for Kurdish families raising children outside Kurdistan.
Animals
Ages 3-8
My First Animals in Kurdish
From pets and farm animals to sea creatures and jungle favourites, this book makes animal vocabulary fun in two languages.
Sentences
Ages 5-8
My First Sentences in Kurdish
A bilingual sentence book that helps older kids connect familiar words into practical everyday phrases.
Built for diaspora families raising bilingual kids
Kurmanji Books was created to help families keep Kurdish visible at home, especially when children are growing up where English is the dominant language around them.
These bilingual English-Kurmanji books focus on simple categories children already enjoy: first words, animals, foods, colours, numbers, opposites, vehicles, and short everyday sentences.
The aim is practical, not academic. Give children something they can point to, hear often, and revisit with you. That is how bilingual confidence usually grows in real family life.
If you are looking for Kurdish books for kids that feel warm, usable, and easy to share, this collection was built with families like yours in mind.
Why Our Books Connect
Built for Young Learners
With everyday words, vibrant images, and a simple approach, our books are designed for children aged 3–8, meeting them where they are.
Language + Cultural Roots
More than just vocabulary, these books aim to strengthen your child's connection to their Kurdish heritage and identity, one story and one word at a time.
Playful & Easy to Share
Read them together, point and name, or use them for fun, interactive word games. Our books are made for shared moments and joyful discovery.
Engaging & Memorable
These are the books I wished for when I was growing up, and the books I'm now creating for my own son.
Popular resources
Helpful guides for choosing and using Kurdish books at home
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