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!

Neo loves adventures, but sometimes he feels a little scared. Luckily his sister, Thandi, is strong and brave and she has a clever plan to make Neo feel safe. She gives him a special blanket – an invisible blanket. And it works! He’s not even afraid of the tallest tree in the garden anymore. But will the invisible blanket help when Neo has to go to a new school … and participate in the swimming gala? An inspiring story about being brave and believing in yourself. This book is also available in isiZulu, isiXhosa, Sepedi and Afrikaans.

Neo loves adventures, but sometimes he feels a little scared. Luckily his sister, Thandi, is strong and brave and she has a clever plan to make Neo feel safe. She gives him a special blanket – an invisible blanket. And it works! He’s not even afraid of the tallest tree in the garden anymore. But will the invisible blanket help when Neo has to go to a new school … and participate in the swimming gala? An inspiring story about being brave and believing in yourself. This book is also available in isiZulu, isiXhosa, Sepedi and Afrikaans.

This is a book about fairies. There’s only one problem … there are monsters hiding around every corner, just waiting to pull all sorts of silly pranks. Are there even any fairies in this book?

Lientjie sien ’n vreemde veer op die grond lê. Geen dier op die plaas het sulke vere nie! Sy loop en wonder. Dan sien sy nog een … en nog een! Aan wie sou hierdie vreemde vere behoort?

Karel die kat hou nie daarvan om te sit en niksdoen nie. Hy wil altydweet wat orals op die plaas aangaan. Om die hele tyd vir almal alleste vertel, maak hom moeg. Hy moet aan ’n plan dink om die nuus by almal te kry!

A touching picture book about resilience, identity, and familial love. Every morning when Ta’mkhulu helps Zinzo to shine his shoes, he reminds him that he has big shoes to fill. Zinzo wants to make his dads proud, even though they live far away in the city. His grandfather sets a great example by being kind and caring to everyone in the village. But when the children at school learn about Zinzo’s unconventional family they are not kind to him at all. Can Zinzo show them that being different is nothing to be afraid of? Big Shoes to Fill is a proudly South African book that encourages acceptance, understanding and kindness towards the LBGTQI+ community. This picture book is not only a tribute to the unbreakable bonds of family but also a celebration of the courage to stand tall in one’s own shoes. Also available in isiXhosa, isiZulu and Afrikaans.

Embark on a captivating journey across the diverse landscapes of South Africa, where two young bird enthusiasts, Nandipha and Andile set out on an unforgettable adventure. From the bustling metropolis of Johannesburg to the majestic peaks of the Drakensberg mountains, join the twins as they meet a colourful array of feathered friends, each revealing the cultural tapestry woven throughout the country. From the lightning bird of the Ndebele to the regal Blue Crane of the amaXhosa, every encounter teaches them valuable lessons about nature, culture, and the beauty of diversity. Join the twins on their journey as they discover that in celebrating the uniqueness of every bird they meet, they uncover the true essence of South Africa’s rich tapestry.

Danser bly saam met sy familie in die vlei. Die perde loop wild rond en is baie skaam. ’n Fotograaf neem foto’s van hulle vir ’n kalender. Die mense hou baie daarvan. Eendag bring die fotograaf ’n seuntjie in ’n rolstoel saam. Danser vergeet om skaam te wees. Hy doen allerhande lawwe dinge om die seuntjie te laat glimlag. Dit word ’n baie spesiale dag en die seuntjie belowe om weer te kom kuier.

Pickle sleeps tightly against Mama every night in the mountain. Early every morning, the whole troop of baboons start searching for food. Sometimes there isn't enough food in the mountain and on the beach. Then they have to go to the village. A mean man wants to chase Pickle and Mom out of a marula tree. But the woman and little girl who live there don't mind that they came to visit. Pickle now knows they have friends in the village.

Patat slaap elke aand styf teen Mamma in die berg. Vroegoggend begin die hele trop bobbejane kos soek. Partykeer is daar nie genoeg kos in die berg en op die strand nie. Dan moet hulle dorp toe gaan. ’n Kwaai man wil vir Patat en Mamma uit ’n lukwartboom jaag. Maar die vrou en dogtertjie wat daar woon, gee nie om dat hulle kom kuier het nie. Patat weet nou hulle het vriende in die dorp.

Druppel baljaar saam met Mamma in die vlak water. Die dolfyntjie raak vriende met Leila, ’n dogtertjie wat saam met haar pa op ’n branderplank ry. Van toe af speel hulle elke oggend tog te lekker saam. Een vreeslike oggend draai daar plastiek om Druppel en Mamma, en hulle spoel op die strand uit. Leila kry hulle daar. Sy en haar pa doen alles wat hulle kan om hulle nuwe vriende te red.

Whisper lives in a circus. Even though she's just a cub, the lion tamer already starts teaching her tricks. Whisper's heart is sore. She doesn't want to do tricks like Mama and be in a cage. Mama tells Whisper that they come from Africa and were born to be free. They are rescued from the circus and taken to South Africa. There they are free to climb trees and roll in the grass.

Smiley plays with Mom in the shallow water. That day the little dolphin becomes friends with Leila, a girl who rides a surfboard with her dad. From then on, they play together every morning, having a great time. One terrible morning, there is plastic wrapped around Smiley and Mom, and they wash up on the beach. Leila finds them there. She and her dad do everything they can to save their new friends.

Humbug lives with his family in the marsh. The horses roam wild and are very shy. A photographer takes photos of them for a calendar. People really like the photos. One day the photographer brings a boy in a wheelchair along. Humbug forgets to be shy. He does all sorts of silly things to make the boy smile. It becomes a very special day and the boy promises to visit again.

Neo loves adventures, but sometimes he feels a little scared. Luckily his sister, Thandi, is strong and brave and she has a clever plan to make Neo feel safe. She gives him a special blanket – an invisible blanket. And it works! He’s not even afraid of the tallest tree in the garden anymore. But will the invisible blanket help when Neo has to go to a new school … and participate in the swimming gala? An inspiring story about being brave and believing in yourself. This book is also available in isiZulu, isiXhosa, Sepedi and Afrikaans.

A new family has moved in next door. Vuyo can see them from his bedroom window. The mom is dancing, the dad is laughing, the dog keeps wagging its tail …

Why does the little girl look sad?

A lyrical book about friendship and kindness that encourages young children to accept and support others.

Snork hoor die verskriklikste nuus by Buks, die hond: Boer wil van hom wat Snork is, worsies maak! En daar is net een dag oor om Snork se lewe te red! Karel die kat kom met ’n bobaasplan vorendag – Snork moet die dorp se skoonheidskompetisie wen. Maar sal ’n vark dit kan doen?

Sello is feeling sad after his best friend moves away. He also feels sad when his dog dies and when he is bullied at school.

But with Mama’s help, he learns that crying is nothing to be ashamed of. Sello starts to feel stronger and less alone when, thanks to his uncle, he discovers a new hobby.

This sweet story about a sad little lion teaches children that every emotion is valid, and that difficult situations can help us to find our inner strength.

Also available in Afrikaans as Diere maniere: Simon staan sy man.

Gugu is nervous about her first day at a new school. But a kind gesture, a shared lunch and a rescued bird help her classmates see what a great friend she can be.

Join in Gugu’s journey, as she goes from feeling anxious to showing kindness and being welcomed.

This sweet story about a kind little zebra teaches children that every emotion is valid, and that we can show empathy and respect in all situations.

Also available in Afrikaans as Diere maniere: Katryn kry `n ster.

Neo hou van avonture, maar partykeer voel hy ’n bietjie bang. Sy suster, Thandi, is sterk en dapper … en sy het ’n slim plan om Neo veilig te laat voel. Sy gee vir hom ’n spesiale kombers – ’n onsigbare kombers. En dit werk! Hy skrik nie eens meer vir die hoogste boom in die tuin nie. Maar sal die onsigbare kombers help wanneer Neo na ’n nuwe skool toe moet gaan … en aan die swemgala deelneem? ’n Inspirerende storie oor dapper wees en glo in jouself.

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