The Tortoise and the Birds
The Tortoise tricks the birds at a sky festival, eating all the food meant for everyone and losing their trust.
Source: M. I. Ogumefu, Yoruba Legends, 1929
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Instructions, three tour demos and a bedtime tale in English. Choose a recording and voice.
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Stories your child can hear
Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky
The Sun and Moon invite Water to their home, but when Water brings her companions, they must escape to the roof as their home floods.
Source: M. I. Ogumefu, Yoruba Legends, 1929
Ijapa and the Bag of Wisdom
Ijapa seeks to collect all the world's wisdom in a gourd but learns that true wisdom is found outside of it with the help of a child.
Source: M. I. Ogumefu, Yoruba Legends, 1929
The Olofin and the Mice
The Olofin tasks the animals with a challenge, but the small mice work together to accomplish it overnight, proving their worth.
Source: M. I. Ogumefu, Yoruba Legends, 1929
The Iroko Tree
A man tries to cut down the Iroko tree without asking, but learns to communicate with it, taking only what he needs.
Source: M. I. Ogumefu, Yoruba Legends, 1929
The Ants and the Treasure
The Ants find a pot of coins but decide to trade it for food, ensuring their survival through the winter.
Source: M. I. Ogumefu, Yoruba Legends, 1929
The Voices of Birds
The birds learn to sing in harmony after a wise elder teaches them to listen to each other, creating a beautiful morning chorus.
Source: M. I. Ogumefu, Yoruba Legends, 1929
The Twin Brothers
Twin brothers set signals for help, and when one changes, the other rushes to assist, emphasizing the importance of prearranged communication.
Source: M. I. Ogumefu, Yoruba Legends, 1929
The Elephant’s Trunk
Curious about the river's inhabitants, an elephant's short trunk gets caught, leading to its transformation into the long trunk we know today.
Source: M. I. Ogumefu, Yoruba Legends, 1929
Tortoise and the King
The Tortoise takes on a seemingly impossible task set by the King, completing it through persistence and daily effort.
Source: M. I. Ogumefu, Yoruba Legends, 1929
What children discover about this culture
- Discover how teamwork can achieve great results, as seen in «The Olofin and the Mice».
- Understand the value of wisdom and sharing in «Ijapa and the Bag of Wisdom».
- Explore the consequences of greed in «The Tortoise and the Birds».
- Learn about the significance of communication and understanding in «The Iroko Tree».
🌍 Three independent choices for your family
Families living abroad can select an interface language, narration language, and plot culture independently. For example, a family in the U.S. can choose Yoruba for the narration while introducing their child to a different culture through stories. This approach helps maintain the home language while familiarizing the child with diverse traditions.
How it works
1. Record a Voice Sample
Capture a 20–40 second voice sample to create a unique AI voice for storytelling.
2. Choose Story Preferences
Select the culture, age, and duration for your child's story experience.
3. Enjoy and Replay Stories
Listen to the narrated stories and enjoy replays that don't use your balance of existing tales.
Engaging tales from Yoruba culture for your little ones.
Create a storyQuestions and answers
What age are these stories suitable for?
The stories cater to various age groups, starting from 0 to 8 years.
Is there a cost for replaying stories?
The first story doesn't use your balance. Each later new story uses balance minutes, while replaying an existing story doesn't use your balance.
Are the plots documented?
Yes, each story has a unique plot that is well-documented.
Can I choose different languages?
Yes, you can select different interface and narration languages, independent of the plot culture.
How does pricing work?
The first story doesn't use your balance. Every later new story uses minutes, while replaying an existing story does not.
🗣 On a trip, Destino becomes a live guide
Destino does more than tell bedtime stories. When you travel with your child, the same voice walks the city with you. It is not a recording but a conversation: ask what that building is, ask for the short version, cut in mid-sentence — it answers right away. The whole family or group can listen and talk at the same time.
Your first conversation doesn't use minutes, and the balance is shared with the stories.
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