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Another exciting addition to the existing Mpumi range, this book is aimed at the younger child and features a younger Mpumi. Masego Morulane’s illustrations encourage young readers to connect with themselves and with the world in which they live. The bright and cheerful images, which are accompanied by short bursts of text, explain in an easy-to-understand visual language, our daily activities as human beings. In this story, Mpumi shows us her favourite meals. This story is a charming read for the whole family, especially children aged between 3-6 years old.
Rainy days are lots of fun when you have a friend to show you how to play fair – a story for toddlers about empathy and the environment with a surprise rainbow pop-up. From the winner of the Laugh Out Loud Book Award (Lollies) 2023 and the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2014 Rabbit is going fishing, but it’s raining and he does NOT like getting wet. So, he squeeeezes the rain cloud into his bag – now the rain can’t spoil his day! Duck loves the rain, and he sets out to show that bossy bunny how important it is for plants, rivers and the crunchy carrots Rabbit so likes to eat. Can he convince Rabbit to see the sunny side of soggy days and set the cloud free? Join Rabbit and Duck for a fun story with an environmental message and about the importance of rain in the natural world and seeing things from other points of view.
Die sprokies van Grimm is bekend en geliefd oor die wêreld heen.
Brown girls are risk takers, move makers and planet shakers. We can be scientists, artists, engineers or any other kind of pioneer. Brown girls are brave, we follow the example of others. Women who came before us - our sisters and mothers. Empowering and inspiring, Wonderfully made is a book of positive affirmations for brown girls of all shades, sizes and shapes. This book teaches girls to not only embrace, but to truly celebrate their unique appearance and talents while encouraging them to dream big and to be creative. Build confidence and resilience from a young age with easy-to-follow rhyming text and bright inclusive illustrations that reflect proudly South African children.
A powerful, thoughtful and bold comment on humanity and its future from one of today’s most thought-provoking artists. In his first picture book created specifically with a wider audience in mind, Oliver Jeffers shares a history of humanity and his dreams for its future. Where are we going? With his bold, exquisite artwork, Oliver Jeffers starts at the dawn of humankind following people on their journey from then until now, and then offers the reader a challenge: where do we go from here? How can we think about the future of the human race more than our individual lives? How can we save ourselves? How can we change our story? Illustrated in his instantly recognisable style, Oliver Jeffers’s exploration of the state of the world today is insightful, moving and powerful. A must-have for every forward-thinking person who wants the next generation to inherit a world to be proud of.
A wolf and a sheep fall in love. They have a son that they call Woolf: he's half wolf, half woolly sheep! This is Woolf's story. It's not easy being different, not quite fitting in with one group or another. When Woolf tries to impress the wolves, he finds it fun for a while, but they're a bit too wild. When he tries to follow the sheep, he finds it all a bit, well, boring. Can Woolf find his own way in life and make his own friends that like him for who he is, not who he's trying to be?
Jojo and Titi heard that the mountains had a secret and they are determined to find out what it is. Join them on their adventure as they explore the unique Table Mountain Range.
This classic South African picture book is a universal story about the caring relationship between a child and grandparent. Celebrated South African author Niki Daly’s books continue to entertain parents and children around the world. Not So Fast Songololo received a Parents’ Choice Award in the United States and the Katrine Harries Award for Illustration in South Africa.
Cuddle up and laugh with this heart-warming and funny new children’s picture book from number-one bestselling author David Walliams, gloriously illustrated by the awesome Adam Stower! One morning, deep in the forest, a beautiful baby panda was born. The panda was different to all the others, as he had dazzling orange fur. “I will call you Marmalade,” his mummy whispered. . . Meet Marmalade, the little panda who goes on a big adventure as he sets off to explore the forest one day to find where he belongs. Along the way, he meets all sorts of animals . . . until he sees he has come full circle and is back home with his mum, which is where he always did belong, of course! This gorgeous and endearing story is a celebration of family love, being yourself and finding your place in the world. It is the perfect story to share with your special someone – big or little.
The Hueys have an important question about counting in this hilarious new book from international bestselling, award-winning author/illustrator, Oliver Jeffers, creator of How to Catch a Star and Lost and Found and illustrator of The Day the Crayons Quit. The thing about the Hueys was that they loved numbers: 0, 1, 2, 3... Wait! 0? Is 'none' a number? Join the Hueys for a counting conundrum! This witty and lively pictorial debate makes numbers interesting and fun!
Leer speel-speel lees saam met Tippie die olifant! Hierdie vrolik geillustreerde leesreeks stel die beginnerleser aan klanke soos "eu", "ie" en "ou" bekend. Die eerste agt boekies in die Leer my lees-reeks is baie gewild. Die tweede reeks volg op die eerste en stel die leser aan ietwat ingewikkelder klanke bekend.
When a bat-eared fox comes across a fearless, butt-kicking honey badger, he decides to stick with him for protection. The honey badger isn’t wild about it, until the little bat-eared fox turns out to have some useful skills, too. A fun and fabulous picture book about friendship.
Twenty-one-year-old Zulaikha Patel started her activism at the age of 13, when she started a movement called Stop Racism at Pretoria High School for Girls, because the rules at her high school included that black girls had to straighten their natural curly hair. Her stance sparked a countrywide movement. This is her inspiring story, told in her own words, of how she became a voice for change at such an early age.
Zandi dreams of the big blue ocean and bright colourful fish even though she lives far away from the sea and hasn’t learnt to swim. One day the sea gives her a gift that changes everything. Zandi goes on an adventure full of amazing discoveries but something is threatening this magical world … is the key to protecting it buried in stories from the past? An empowering and inspiring story about our connection to the natural world, following your dreams, and caring for the environment.
Tobie vind uit sy beste maat gaan trek. Dit voel asof ’n olifant op hom geval het. Alles gaan aaklig wees sonder Lennie. Hulle bly al van kleins af langs mekaar. Hulle is albei mal oor krieket. Hulle lag vir dieselfde grappe. Hulle albei hou van pizza sonder pynappel. Waar gaan hy weer ’n maat soos Lennie kry? Tobie besluit om ’n plan te maak – ’n plan wat iemand die horriepiep gaan gee!
This levelled reader programme ensures that there’s a book that’s right for every stage along the way! Level 2 expands the vocabulary and uses longer sentences for kids who are beginning to read.
Unlock the chest and discover the wonderful world of treasure cove stories. These timeless books will nurture a child’s imagination and help develop a lifelong love of reading.
The book follows a young girl named Nikiwe as she explores her local library, where she delves into the captivating world of books written by South African authors. Among the pages she encounters book characters that make her ask questions, learn new languages, travel to different places with her imagination and inspire her to dream. Within the confines of Harare library, Nikiwe meets friendly librarians and a diverse community of readers, united by their love for borrowing books and discovering new ones. The aim of this book is to inspire and educate kids about the love of reading and the magic that libraries bring to their communities.
Turn the pages of these exciting rhyming stories to find out what happens to the classic characters. Rhyming is important because it improves pre-reading and writing skills, and it is also great fun!
Turn the pages of these exciting rhyming stories to find out what happens to the classic characters. Rhyming is important because it improves pre-reading and writing skills, and it is also great fun!
This levelled reader programme ensures that there’s a book that’s right for every stage along the way! Level 2 expands the vocabulary and uses longer sentences for kids who are beginning to read.
Toby’s best friend is moving to another town. It feels as if an elephant has fallen on him. Everything is going to be horrible without Lenny. They’ve been neighbours since they were little. They’re both crazy about cricket. They laugh at the same jokes. They both love pizza without pineapple. Where will he find a friend like Lenny again? Toby decides to make a plan … a plan that’s going to give someone the heebie-jeebies!
Nursery rhymes introduce babies and children to the idea of storytelling, promote social skills and boost language development. Sing along to the YouTube video link while following along in the book. |
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