A gorgeous story about friendship and working together from a star picture-book partnership, the bestselling Julia Donaldson and award-winning Catherine Rayner.

‘The Go-Away bird sat up in her nest,
With her fine grey wings and her fine grey crest.’

One by one, the other birds fly into her tree, wanting to talk or to play, but the Go-Away bird just shakes her head and sends them all away. But then the dangerous Get-You bird comes along, and she soon realizes that she might need some friends after all . . .

The Go-Away Bird combines brilliant rhyming verse from much-loved children’s author Julia Donaldson, creator of the bestselling picture books The Gruffalo and What the Ladybird Heard, with stunning illustrations from the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal-winning Catherine Rayner. A charming story about the power of friendship from a thrilling creative partnership, this beautiful book is perfect for reading together.

Om te leer lees is een van die grootste avonture wat op enige kind wag - en Krok en Dil is die perfekte maats om die opwindende reis mee aan te pak! Die nuwe leesreeks uit die pen van Jaco Jacobs stel kinders deur middel van prettige stories aan verskillende klanke bekend. Die reeks het 'n sterk strokiesprent-aanslag, met volop spraakborrels en fantastiese volkleurillustrasies deur Nadia du Plessis, en die twee onwaarskynlike beste maats, 'n knorrige krokodil en 'n lewenslustige komkommertjie, sal dadelik in beginnerlesers se harte kruip. Jaco is self die pa van twee dogtertjies, Mia (9) en Emma (7), wat die afgelope paar jaar leer lees het, en hy se een van die grootste struikelblokke was om toeganklike beginnerleesboeke op te spoor. "My kinders het grootgeword met stories - van die heel lekkerste storieboeke in Afrikaans en Engels wat aan hulle voorgelees is. Dit was daarom vir hulle baie frustrerend as beginnerleesboeke net op die klanke fokus, sonder 'n sterk, vermaaklike storielyn. Dit is waarom ek die Krok en Dil-reeks begin skryf het - ek wou 'n leesreeks skryf wat vir lesers - en ouers! - 'n prettige storie in elke boek bied, met hope humor."

Bluey and Bingo love their mum, and she loves them! Read all about it in this adorable paper-over-board picture book featuring everyone's favorite Heelers! Based on the on the wildly successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+. Discover all of Chilli's mum skills from playing Grannies, dancing, and taking care of Bluey and Bingo. She even makes brushing their teeth and fur fun in this adorable and hilarious book. And, most importantly, Mum teaches them that the world is a magical place. This is the perfect book to celebrate Mom on Mother's Day, or any day!

  The perfect present for Dog Man fans - starring some of your favourite characters from the series! The Cat Kid Comic Club learns to collaborate in this creative, funny, and insightful graphic novel by Dav Pilkey. Excitement and imagination run wild as Naomi, Melvin, Poppy, Gilbert, Curly, and their siblings get back to making comics with originality and laughter. But wait - have they cleaned their rooms yet?! After their chores, the rambunctious group presents even more amazing mini-comics: a thrilling ride in "Chubbs McSpiderbutt", an action-packed romp in "Frogzilla", reflective haikus in "In the Autumn Pond", a candy-coated mystery in "Mallo Cop", and much, much, more. By working together, the baby frogs discover that small things can have a huge impact. In this innovative graphic novel series, award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey employs a variety of techniques - including origami, acrylic paints, colored pencils, photography, collage, gouache, watercolors, and more - to capture the creative and joyful spirit of collaboration. The variety of art styles, paired with Pilkey's trademark storytelling and humour, inspires imagination and innovation for readers of all ages. Readers of all ages will be inspired to dream up their own stories and unleash their own creativity as they dive into this pioneering graphic novel adventure from Dav Pilkey Full colour pages throughout make it a fun and bright read!

Has your little one ever asked you where animals come from or why there are clouds in the sky? Snuggle up with your child and discover how God created sky, water, mountains, beaches, and more!

In Clever Cub Explores God’s Creation, Clever Cub cuddles up with Mama Bear on a dark stormy night as she tells him the story of Creation in Genesis 1. Follow along as Clever Cub learns about how God filled the empty world with all kinds of life—and even created clever cubs like him!

This engaging picture book is perfect for children aged 3-6, teaching them about the wonder and purpose of God’s creation. It also includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more about it in the Bible.

• Includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more in the Bible.
• 24 full-color pages.
• Also available in Afrikaans under the title Klein Beertjie ontdek God se skepping.

Let your child cuddle up with the curious little bear Clever Cub who loves to read the Bible and learn about God. In Clever Cub and the Easter Surprise, Papa and Mama Bear tell Clever Cub the exciting story of Easter morning when Jesus Christ rose from the dead and gave us the best surprise of all!

This engaging picture book is perfect for children aged 3-6, teaching them about Jesus’ resurrection. It also includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more about the true meaning of Easter in the Bible.

Let your child cuddle up with the curious little bear Clever Cub who loves to read the Bible and learn about God. In Clever Cub Learns about Love, Mama Bear teaches Clever Cub about the many ways to say “I love you!” by sharing the story of Moses, whose mother loved him so much that she put him in a basket on the river to keep him safe.

This engaging picture book is perfect for children aged 3-6, helping them to think about ways they can show love to others. It also includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more about love in the Bible.

Sharing with others often does not come naturally to little ones. Help your child to understand that sharing is caring and can actually be quite fun.

In Clever Cub Learns to Share, Clever Cub does not want to share with Skippy the Squirrel. That is until Papa Bear tells him about a boy in the Bible who shared his small lunch of five loaves and two small fish with Jesus (John 6:1-14). Jesus then used that small lunch to feed 5,000 people!

This engaging picture book is perfect for children aged 3-6, teaching them how wonderful it is to share with others. It also includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more about it in the Bible.

Telling the truth is something children battle with, especially when it is easier to lie and get away with it. But it is vital to teach children that it is always better to tell the truth, no matter how difficult or scary it is.

Clever Cub Tells the Truth is a great way to discuss the issue of honesty with children aged 3-6. In this adventure, Clever Cub makes a big mistake when he lies and makes his friend mad! But Mama Bear teaches him the story of Queen Esther and how telling the truth is always the right thing to do—even when it’s hard.

This engaging picture book teaches children how to be an honest and loving friend. It also includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more about it in the Bible.

• Tells the story of how Queen Esther saved her people (Esther 1-10).
• Includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more about it in the Bible.
• 24 full-color pages.
• Also available in Afrikaans under the title Klein Beertjie praat die waarheid.

Little ones can sometimes have bad dreams and a fear of the dark. At such times they need the reassurance that they are safe and that God is always by their side.

Clever Cub Trusts God will help little hearts face their fears in the night as they learn about two brave spies in the Bible called Joshua and Caleb. They trusted God to keep them safe and He did.

This engaging picture book is perfect for children aged 3-6, teaching them to trust God knowing that He is always with them. It also includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more about it in the Bible.

A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion, from a master storyteller ‘Will touch all hearts – both young and old’ Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation When Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld, the pair are inseparable – until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus. Bertie swears that one day they will see one another again, but it is the butterfly lion which ensures that their friendship will never be forgotten.

Princess Ava and Pugicorn are excited for their 'Perfect Pets' sleepover! But first, they're helping Mrs Paws take care of the animals at The Magic Pet Shop. When a poorly Rainbowcat arrives, it's up to Princess Ava and Pugicorn to make sure she's okay. They give her treats, toys and lots of kitten cuddles. But as they're about to head home for the night, some of the magic pets escape and everything starts going wrong! Will they be able to make it to their sleepover? PUGICORN'S SLEEPOVER SURPRISE is the next book in the enchanting new series from the creators of the Pugicorn picture books. With accessible text and adorable illustrations throughout, this is perfect for newly independent and developing readers.

Om te leer lees is een van die grootste avonture wat op enige kind wag - en Krok en Dil is die perfekte maats om die opwindende reis mee aan te pak! Die nuwe leesreeks uit die pen van Jaco Jacobs stel kinders deur middel van prettige stories aan verskillende klanke bekend. Die reeks het 'n sterk strokiesprent-aanslag, met volop spraakborrels en fantastiese volkleurillustrasies deur Nadia du Plessis, en die twee onwaarskynlike beste maats, 'n knorrige krokodil en 'n lewenslustige komkommertjie, sal dadelik in beginnerlesers se harte kruip. Jaco is self die pa van twee dogtertjies, Mia (9) en Emma (7), wat die afgelope paar jaar leer lees het, en hy se een van die grootste struikelblokke was om toeganklike beginnerleesboeke op te spoor. "My kinders het grootgeword met stories - van die heel lekkerste storieboeke in Afrikaans en Engels wat aan hulle voorgelees is. Dit was daarom vir hulle baie frustrerend as beginnerleesboeke net op die klanke fokus, sonder 'n sterk, vermaaklike storielyn. Dit is waarom ek die Krok en Dil-reeks begin skryf het - ek wou 'n leesreeks skryf wat vir lesers - en ouers! - 'n prettige storie in elke boek bied, met hope humor."

Jakkals' wag won't work! Is she sick? Is her tail broken? Mom and Dad are worried, but it is little Lollipop, her best friend, that knows her best.

Jakkals and Lollipop love swimming in the lake, Jakkals diving and breaching like a whale. She needs nothing more than Lollipop's understanding to regain her wag.

In spite of the problem of Jakkals' seemingly broken wag, the author manages to keep the story light and positive by using humour and creative language. Humour stimulates creativity and brings a fresh angle to the story and a welcome change from other books for this age group, often with educational or moralising messages.

The Dog with the Broken Wag provides lots of opportunity for funfilled interaction between reader and listener, creating lasting memories of shared reading experiences.

"Dit was 'n besige dag. Tjoppie maak gereed om te gaan slaap. Hy pak sy speelgoed weg, baljaar in die bad en lees 'n lekker slaaptydstorie.

Kom sê goeienag saam met Tjoppie, die nuuskierige hondjie!

Hierdie prettige kartonboek met pragtige illustrasies sal peuters en kleuters help om gereed te maak vir slaaptyd."

Voel jy ooit asof jy nie heeltemal inpas nie? Jy is nie alleen nie! In die nuutste Hondman staar ons dapper hond sy grootste uitdaging nog in die gesig. Hondman word onregverdig beskuldig en tronk toe gestuur. Terwyl sy vriende sy onskuld probeer bewys, moet Hondman uitvind waar hy werklik hoort. Kan hy sy plek in beide die honde- en mensewêreld vind?

Bekroonde skrywer en kunstenaar Dav Pilkey se gewilde Hondman-reeks spreek lesers van alle ouderdomme aan en verken universele positiewe temas.

Tjoppie is baie opgewonde - maar ook 'n bietjie op sy senuwees - om 'n nuwe lid van hulle gesin te verwelkom. Toe die voordeur uiteindelik oopgaan, sien Tjoppie 'n oulike klein hondjie met 'n pienk rokkie aan. Dit is sy nuwe sussie, Tjippie! Tjippie lyk baie bang. Maar Tjoppie en sy beste maat Fluit-Fluit sal haar sommer gou tuis laat voel.

Herontdek die tydlose verhaal van Die drie varkies met ons betowerende opwipboek! Drie varkies besluit om vir hulle huisies te bou, maar hulle sal moet oppas vir die wilde, wrede wolf.

Pragtige 3D-illustrasies sal jong lesers en volwassenes boei. Elke dubbelbladsy is 'n nuwe avontuur wat jou nooi om die varkies se huisies te verken en hul slim eskapades te aanskou. Hierdie interaktiewe boek is perfek vir enige boekrak en kombineer klassieke storievertelling met lieflike illustrasies.

In die vyfde boek van die Hondman-reeks moet die "Megamakkers" met nuwe skurke afreken! Wanneer die skelms hulle verskyning maak, moet ons helde saam met 'n onwaarskynlike bondgenoot werk. Kan Ramkat van sy wrokke vergeet en vir Hondman, Kleinkat en 'n merkwaardige robot help om die vyande uit sy verlede te laat les opsê? Bekroonde skrywer en kunstenaar Dav Pilkey se gewilde Hondman-reeks spreek lesers van alle ouderdomme aan en verken universele positiewe temas.

Herontdek die tydlose verhaal van Gouelokkies en die drie bere met ons betowerende opwipboek! Wanneer Mamma Beer, Pappa Beer en Baba Beer in die woud gaan stap, gaan die ondeunde klein Gouelokkies hulle huisie binne. Toe die bere terugkom, wag daar ’n groot verrassing op hulle . . .

Pragtige 3D-illustrasies sal jong lesers en volwassenes boei. Elke dubbelbladsy is 'n nuwe avontuur wat jou nooi om die knus beerhuisie te verken en Gouelokkies se nuuskierige eskapades te aanskou.

Dit is 'n nuwe dag en die son skyn buite. Tjoppie en sy maats verken die tuin en baljaar in die park. Wat gaan hulle nog alles doen?

Kom speel saam met Tjoppie, die nuuskierige hondjie!

Hierdie prettige kartonboek met pragtige illustrasies sal peuters en kleuters bekendstel aan herkenbare dinge en situasies.

Dit is Tjoppie se eerste dag by sy nuwe speelskool. Hy is baie opgewonde! Juffrou Snuffel verwelkom hom in sy nuwe klas en hy maak gou nuwe maats: Bollie, Bekkie en Blits. Hulle verf en speel lekker. Tjoppie hou baie van skool!

Adriaan wen 'n reis na Japan, waar kinders van oor die hele wêreld 'n fees bywoon. Hy behoort seker al te weet dat die Internasionale Speurdiens gereeld die resultaat van kompetisies bewimpel soos dit hulle pas. En Willem se nuutgevonde kennis van Japannese kultuur laat Adriaan onraad vermoed . . . Hulle besef gou van die deelnemers is robotte, maar almal neem deel in kostuums uit die Menagerie-reeks. Wie is wie? Adriaan en Willem se missie is om te sorg dat die robotte nie wen nie!

Om te leer lees is een van die grootste avonture wat op enige kind wag - en Krok en Dil is die perfekte maats om die opwindende reis mee aan te pak! Die nuwe leesreeks uit die pen van Jaco Jacobs stel kinders deur middel van prettige stories aan verskillende klanke bekend. Die reeks het 'n sterk strokiesprent-aanslag, met volop spraakborrels en fantastiese volkleurillustrasies deur Nadia du Plessis, en die twee onwaarskynlike beste maats, 'n knorrige krokodil en 'n lewenslustige komkommertjie, sal dadelik in beginnerlesers se harte kruip. Jaco is self die pa van twee dogtertjies, Mia (9) en Emma (7), wat die afgelope paar jaar leer lees het, en hy se een van die grootste struikelblokke was om toeganklike beginnerleesboeke op te spoor. "My kinders het grootgeword met stories - van die heel lekkerste storieboeke in Afrikaans en Engels wat aan hulle voorgelees is. Dit was daarom vir hulle baie frustrerend as beginnerleesboeke net op die klanke fokus, sonder 'n sterk, vermaaklike storielyn. Dit is waarom ek die Krok en Dil-reeks begin skryf het - ek wou 'n leesreeks skryf wat vir lesers - en ouers! - 'n prettige storie in elke boek bied, met hope humor."

Willow's dad has disappeared: stolen by foxes in the night. To find him, Willow must enter the secret world of the Forest. There she will speak with wolves and find the magical Tower where the foxes are ruled by their silver tongued leader, Reynard. In the Tower, Willow sees wonders: statues walking the streets, spires reaching to the stars, and a lion who wants to be king. But disaster is near. The magic is running out and soon the Tower will fall. Can Willow save her dad and find a way out of the Fox's Tower?