Every child learns to read at his or her own pace! Level 1 uses simple vocabulary and lots of repetition for kids who are just starting to recognise words.

Every child learns to read at his or her own pace! Level 1 uses simple vocabulary and lots of repetition for kids who are just starting to recognise words.

Eilande is nie net 'n titel nie – dis 'n gebeurtenis. In hierdie onstuitbare epos word die eerste jare van die Kaapse nedersetting herroep in sewe grootse taferele uit die lewe van ses historiese manfigure wie se lewens op byna onnaspeurbare maniere in mekaar vervloei. En om wie vloei hulle? Om die wese van 'n vrou, Pieternalla in wie se liggaam wit en bruin bloed saamgevloei het tot 'n noodlot. Hierdie sewe mans is almal deur haar aangeraak. Sy is die spilpunt van 'n genadelose geskiedenis van dood, liefde en oorlewing. Die verhaal strek ver en wyd: oor drie oseane, drie vastelande en 'n handvol eilande. Dit loop, soos 'n groot rivier, met geweldige versnellings wat die leser insluk en meevoer. Maar oraloor kom dit ook tot rus in die lewe van gewone mense. Dit beantwoord baie vrae. Hoe ervaar 'n honger inboorling die driemaster wat stadig op die rotse loop reg daar op die lykus waar hy woon?

Gerrie Radlof se gewilde Oloff die Seerowerreeks is oorspronklik tussen 1957 en 1961 uitgegee en het daarna reeds vier uitgawes beleef. Die verhale, wat in die 1740's afspeel aan die Kaap de Goede Hoop en die seewee daarom heen, is verwerk om aan te pas by die moderne taalgebruik en aan te sluit by die hedendaagse tiener, maar niks van die oorspronklike sjarme en spanning het in die verwerking verlore gegaan nie. Ook geskik as leesstof vir Afrikaans tweede taal vir ouer leerlinge.

Hierdie lywige bundel van sowat 700 bladsye is deur Heilna du Plooy saamgestel uit briewe van Elize Botha en verskeie skrywers en ander bekendes. Skrywers en digters soos Audrey Blignault, Hennie Aucamp, NP van Wyk Louw, Elisabeth Eybers, Lina Spies en baie ander het met Botha gekorrespondeer. Party briewe is diep ontroerend, ander laat jou hardop lag en 'n klompie lees jy herhaaldelik om die besonderse insig daarin. Die briefskrywers skets die klein en groot gebeure in hulle lewens, deel hul menings oor boeke en mense en vertel van die dinge wat hul lewens moeilik of vreugdevol maak. Dit is 'n intieme teks wat by baie lesers byval sal vind

Pongkhi, a high-spirited and inquisitive Bangladeshi boy, regularly went fishing with his much older and wiser friend Abdul. When Pongkhi discovers Abdul's boat discarded on a beach one day, he can't resist taking it out on his own to try and catch fish and impress his elders. However, a storm ensues and terrified Pongkhi is left braving the elements to then be confronted with a scary and giant fish. A charming and timeless tale, written in verse in both English and Bengali and beautifully illustrated by the now-acclaimed artist Rafiqun Nabi. The author, Tim Bridges, originally wrote the book in weekly instalments for his two young sons Edward and Andrew in the 1990s whilst he was working in Bangladesh and they were living in the UK. In collaboration with his friend Akkhu Chowdhury, Bengali translator Hayat Mamud and Rafiqun Nabi, it was first published in Bangladesh in 1992 to much acclaim. Twenty-five years later, the author is happily settled back in the UK. Edward and Andrew now have families of their own and Tim has republished the book for his grown-up sons, his five grandchildren and for children around the rest of the world to enjoy.

In this year's Rupert Annual, Rupert discovers a secret path, goes on a chilly adventure to meet King Frost, solves a mystery with the help of a clever parrot and much more! Enjoy a brand-new story 'Rupert and April Showers', originated and illustrated by Stuart Trotter, plus a selection of much-loved activities to complete at home. The stories included are: Rupert and Poll Parrot Rupert and the Secret Path Rupert and the Water Boatman Rupert and the Silent Dog Rupert and the Deep Freeze

Despite his Mum's insistence, Sam doesn't want to be friends with Davey, he thinks Davey's a first class, grade A, top of the dung heap moron. But one day Davey saves Sam's life and a bond is formed between them. Sam is still embarrassed to be seen with Davey, but little by little he has to admit, when it's just the two of them, Davey is a lot of fun. But then something terrible happens to Davey. . . Told in verse, in first person, this is the touching story of an extraordinary friendship, that changes two boys lives for ever. An uplifting tale that truly sings out.

This fun-loving book proves to kids that, in a world where fitting in is the norm, being different is what makes us special.
The kids in "What I Like About Me " are as different as night and day. And, guess what? They love it. Some adore the fact that their braces dazzle and gleam, others feel distinguished when they wear their glasses. Still others wouldn't trade their big feet for a lifetime of free video games. A mylar mirror embedded in the last page let kids take a look at themselves and decide what they like best about themselves.