Where Imagination Takes Root
Arabic audio stories, adventures and songs, made with care for children — growing imagination and a love of the language, away from screens.
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A world of stories for every mood
Journey Across History
A time-travelling adventure through the history of the Arab world.
Adventurous Animals
Playful stories with animals who love to explore.
Adam Wa Mishmish
Cheerful songs that teach letters, numbers and good habits.
Ahazeej Altofolah
Traditional chants our grandparents sang, with a fresh tune.
Fi Hodn Al-Nujoom
Calm stories under the stars to close the day.
Qablannawm
Short, cozy stories for the bedtime routine.
1001 Nights
The most beloved Arabic tales, told anew.
Juha
Juha's funny misadventures — each with a little lesson inside.
Jad & Tala
Siblings Jad and Tala's playful adventures with family, friends and pets.
Shalabiyat
Journeys full of wonder that spark curiosity and creativity.
Box of Words
Discover Arabic letters and words in a fun way.
Waqt Al-Hikaya
Stories from Jabal Amman Publishers, read aloud.
Mimi Tasal
Mimi asks how, why and who — and goes looking for answers.
Awalem Zi'baq
Zi'baq, a shimmering little alien, takes us on playful trips across planets and stars.
Hadduta w Nomeh
Calm bedtime tales to help little ones wind down and drift off to sleep.
Stories that grow imagination and language
Learn and laugh
Purposeful, thoughtful content that feeds curiosity and builds vocabulary while kids have fun.
The magic of Arabic storytelling
Voices, music and tales from our culture, in Arabic that feels close to the heart.
Family fun
In the car or at bedtime — shared time together, away from screens.
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We know what keeps you up at night
Three worries we hear from parents every day, and how Shamandar was built to help with each one.
“My child understands Arabic, but won’t speak it.”
Between international schools and English content on every screen, many of our children are drifting away from their mother tongue, and we worry Arabic is slipping out of the home.
- Stories told in warm, living Arabic, not stiff textbook language.
- New words in every episode, heard in a story they love, so they stick and get used.
- Children connect Arabic with laughter and adventure, not homework.
“I don’t want another screen in my child’s hands.”
Kids spend hours on videos and games, and we’re looking for an alternative they actually want, not one that feels like a punishment.
- Audio only: no video, no endless scrolling. Press play, then put the phone away.
- Instead of passive watching, your child paints the pictures in their own imagination.
- A perfect companion for car rides, play and drawing, with eyes that get a rest.
“Bedtime has become a battle every night.”
Screens before bed push sleep away, kids resist lights-out, and evenings end in stress instead of calm.
- Shows made for sleep, like Qablannawm, Hadduta w Nomeh and Fi Hodn Al-Nujoom, with a slow rhythm and warm voices.
- A steady routine your child looks forward to instead of fighting.
- No screen glow in the room, just a voice that soothes and reassures.
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The Shamandar app, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify via Supercast.
Listen together
New episodes regularly, for every age.
Every show, new episodes all the time, and cancel anytime.
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Every show in one place, with offline listening. For iPhone and Android.
Get the app →Subscribe to the Shamandar channel and listen in the Podcasts app.
Open the channel →Subscribe through Supercast, then listen on Spotify.
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Shamandar is one of my favourite channels for learning Arabic — purposeful, thoughtful productions that help children learn away from screens.
Alaa Hamdan, mother of two