Le ncwadi iqukethe izindatshana ezahlukene ezibonisa izinto ezenzeka empilweni yabantu. Zonke izindatshana zibonisa isiphetho somuntu owenza izinto ezingasile. Kanti kuyona le ncwadi kuboniswa ukuhlakanipha okwenziwa abaseshi ukuthola izigelekeqe. Lana singabala izindatshana ezifana nalezi: Uthando lwemali, Ukwenza kuyashiyana, Uyohamb'usinda, kanye nezinye. Although all of these short stories are fiction, the moral of the stories deals with truths around what happens to people who.

A handsome gift edition featuring Romeo & Juliet, Midsummer Night's Dream, The Comedy of Errors, and many more-illustrated and adapted to be easily read to or enjoyed by children. William Shakespeare is the most widely read figure in the history of literature. His plays are canon, and no man, woman, boy, or girl can be considered properly educated or truly literate without a basic knowledge of his work, particularly his plays-tragedies, comedies, and histories. Featured here are some of the bard's most famous and compelling works, including: The Comedy of Errors Hamlet Macbeth As You Like It The Merchant of Venice Othello Romeo and Juliet The Tempest Midsummer Night's Dream And many more! Paired alongside gorgeous classic illustrations by notable Golden Age illustrator Arthur Rackham, Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare for Children makes a magnificent gift and great addition to any young reader's budding library.

Dit gebeur dikwels dat die mens verlang. Die verlange strek uit na die verlede of na wat ons graag wil he in die toekoms bewaarheid moet word. Miskien is dit die hunkering van die verlore paradys wat ons elkeen op sy eie manier probeer herskep. Die verhale in die bundel vind in 'n hoe mate aansluiting by hierdie algemeen menslike eienskap. Die hersiene uitgawe van Verlore Paradyse sluit 'n wye verskeidenheid outentieke kortverhale in: van stories oor aktuele tienerprobleme tot komiese sketse van alledaagse gebeurtenisse. 'n Diverse groep skrywers word ook in die bundel verteenwoordig. Bekende skrywers soos Elsabe Steenberg, Chris Barnard en Paul C Venter maak 'n terugkeer en word aangevul deur die nuwe stemme van Annami Simon, Myra Scheepers en Nicolette Thabo.

Be afraid, be very afraid of Terrifying Tales, the sixth volume in the Guys Read Library of Great Reading. Eleven masters of suspense-Kelly Barnhill, Michael Buckley, Adam Gidwitz, Adele Griffin and Lisa Brown, Claire Legrand, Nikki Loftin, Daniel Jose Older, Dav Pilkey, R.L. Stine, and Rita Williams-Garcia-have come together to bring you a bone-chilling collection of original ghost stories with illustrations by Gris Grimly, perfect for sharing around the campfire, reading under the covers with a flashlight, and scaring your friends' pants off. Compiled and edited by kid-lit madman Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: Terrifying Tales is a creepy-fun read (if you're brave enough, that is).

A vivid and unflinching coming-of-age portrait set within the violent humanity of 1960s Chicago.

The universal and archetypal theme of how the world began has been explored by tribes and civilizations from the earliest times. These creation myths from many different cultures range from tales of the Titans and Olympian gods of ancient Greece to the Dreamtime of the Aboriginal peoples. This beautifully illustrated anthology allows the reader to compare and contrast the varied and wonderful stories of how the world was made, from every continent. Some of the classic creation tales include Marduk and the Tablets of Destiny, Five Aztec Worlds, Obtalala and the Hen, and The Cosmic Coconut. Background information to the stories is also included to provide a superb context for young students to understand the subject further. It is a perfect introduction to tales of long ago, and is ideal for project work, school libraries or home study.

A beautiful gift edition of Aesop's Fables featuring eight classic stories, charmingly retold in rhyming verse with stunning illustrations. Bringing together the incredible talents of award-winning illustrator and Booktrust Time to Read favourite, Marta Altes and author and poet, Elli Woollard, this unique collection of Aesop's Fables is a fresh and funny take on an enduring classic. Richly illustrated throughout by Marta Altes, author of Little Monkey, this is perfect for new and younger readers and will delight children and adults alike. Meet the town mouse and his country cousin, discover what happens to the boy who cried wolf one too many times and find out just how the tortoise beat the boastful hare. A perfect companion title to Just So Stories, created by the same winning team. Stories include: Two Travellers and the Bear The Hare and the Tortoise The Boy who cried Wolf The Donkey in the Lion's Skin The Dog and his Reflection The Baboon and the Fox The Peacock and the Crane The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

This collection of short stories is ideal for use with all 11-16 students to help prepare them for GCSE English Language and English Literature. Organised by genre and featuring a variety of short stories from a range of authors, with contextual information, this collection showcases the quality and breadth of 19th century short story writing.

Incredible journeys feature in many ancient tales - made in the quest for love, honour, glory or dazzling rewards; to challenge terrible monsters; or obliterate enemies. This beautifully illustrated edition gathers together myths and legends from every corner of the globe. The stories seethe with intrepid characters and a rich pageant of gods and monsters. Superheroes, strange beasts and beautiful women overcome perilous obstacles, pit themselves against raging elements and visit fabulous lands. Some of the classic quest tales include Thor's epic journey to Utgard, the quest for the Holy Grail, Gilgamesh's attempt to conquer death, and the seven voyages of Sindbad. Background information to the tales is also included to provide a superb context for young students.

Eight exciting adventures with the five little monkeys are packed into one beautiful treasury. Each story can be read aloud in just five minutes!

There's plenty of monkey business in this collection of eight funny stories about the five little monkeys by best-selling author-illustrator Eileen Christelow. Come along with the lovable monkeys on their mischievous adventures as they do everything from jump on the bed to bake a cake to tease a hungry crocodile--and much more. With a padded cover, full-color illustrations, and stories that can be read aloud in just five minutes, this is the perfect book for bedtime, storytime, anytime!

A collection of reissued stories with simple vocabulary featuring Dick, Jane, and other familiar characters.

"There is no death. Only a change of worlds." -Chief Seattle [Seatlh], Suquamish Chief What do people do when their civilization is invaded? Indigenous people have been faced with disease, war, broken promises, and forced assimilation. Despite crushing losses and insurmountable challenges, they formed new nations from the remnants of old ones, they adopted new ideas and built on them, they fought back, and they kept their cultures alive. When the only possible "victory" was survival, they survived. In this brilliant follow up to Turtle Island, esteemed academic Eldon Yellowhorn and award-winning author Kathy Lowinger team up again, this time to tell the stories of what Indigenous people did when invaders arrived on their homelands. What the Eagle Sees shares accounts of the people, places, and events that have mattered in Indigenous history from a vastly under-represented perspective-an Indigenous viewpoint.

Bedtime Stories for 5 Year Olds is a rich and varied selection of heart-warming stories, perfect for snuggling up with at bedtime, by some of the very best writers for children. Great for reading alone or reading aloud - and for dipping into time and time again. With stories from Berlie Doherty, Dick King-Smith, Joan G. Robinson, Adele Geras and many more, this book will provide hours of fantastic fun.

Ten of Roald Dahl's most-loved stories are read by a host of famous names in this swish-wifflingly scrumdiddlyumptious 29-CD audiobook collection.
One of Dahl's biggest fans, David Walliams reads The BFG, while Douglas Hodge, fresh from playing Willy Wonka live on the West End, lends his voice to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Kate Winslet reads Matilda and comedians Chris O'Dowd, Peter Serafinowicz and Richard Ayoade lend their animated vocal talents to Dahl's best-loved characters The Twits, Fantastic Mr Fox and Danny the Champion of the World!

All unabridged, these audio books are a must for keeping the whole family entertained on long journeys.

The CDs come in a handy and stylish tin case, too.

The BFG - Read by David Walliams
The Enormous Crocodile - Read by Stephen Fry
Matilda - Read by Kate Winslet
Fantastic Mr Fox - Read by Chris O'Dowd
James and the Giant Peach - Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt
Danny Champion of the World - Read by Peter Serafinowicz
The Witches - Read by Miranda Richardson
The Twits - Read by Richard Ayoade
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Read by Douglas Hodge
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator - Read by Douglas Hodge

This title contains six modern fairy tales in Gaelic, told in an engaging and romping fashion to connect with young people.

Each story in this illustrated anthology is preceded by a short introduction. Footnotes explain unfamiliar words, and the glossary contains common literary terms. A concise biography for each author, and questions and activities for each story are also included. The approach is not merely to study the prescribed stories for classroom purposes, but also to provide a pleasurable experience of the stories as literature.

Trixie always has a bag of tricks up her sleeve! Unfortunately, she always gets in trouble for it, even though Trixie believes she is innocent …

This companion book to Boy of Mine shows a dazzling little girl enjoying playtime in the moon's soft glow. As daddy cradles his baby girl, she is suddenly whisked away on a fantastical adventure, swinging above lush floral gardens under the golden moonlight. The sweet text, inspired by "Rock-A-Bye Baby," will whisk little ones off to peaceful slumber. With Asim's engaging and adorable rhymes and Pham's vibrant illustrations, babies and parents alike are sure to fall for Girl of Mine.

A collection of eleven short stories to startle, surprise and satisfy from the master of the twist in the tale, Roald Dahl. How would you get rid of a murder weapon without causing suspicion? Where would you hide a diamond where no one else would think of looking? What if you found out the tattoo on your back was worth over a million pounds? Specially chosen for teenagers by Wendy Cooling the stories have been taken from The Collected Short Stories of Roald Dahl, published by Michael Joseph.