Die versiemaker Philip de Vos en die kunstenaar Piet Grobler skep prettige rympies en illustrasies geïnspireer deur die komponis Camille Saint-Saëns se Le carnaval des animaux (1886). Saint-Saëns se werk is geïnspireer deur leeus, hoenders, muile, skilpaaie, olifante, kangaroes en ander diere. Die werk bestaan uit 14 bewegings wat vir twee klaviere en ’n kamerorkes geskryf is.

Die eerste uitgawe van Karnaval van die diere verskyn in 1998 by Human & Rousseau. Dit word baie goed ontvang en word in Engels, Duits, Italiaans en Nederlands vertaal.

Nadat Moessorgski na ’n uitstalling van skilderye van sy gestorwe vriend Viktor Hartmann gegaan het, het hy in 1874 ’n klavierwerk geskryf wat in 1922 deur Ravel georkestreer is en as gevolg van die orkesweergawe beroemd geword het. Philip de Vos het met sy verse die werk gemoderniseer om dit meer toegangklik vir moderne lesers te maak, terwyl dit steeds die gevoel van hierdie klassieke meesterwerk behou. Die prettige en slim Prente by ’n uitstalling beeld die besoeker uit soos hy van die een skildery na die volgende beweeg.

'n Humoristiese rymvertaling oor 'n onderwerp waarvan maklik weggeskram word. 'n Koning wat bang is om dood te gaan, beraam saam met sy geleerdes ’n plan om ontslae te raak van die Dood. Vir jare aaneen word nuwe babas gebore, maar geen siel gaan verlore nie. Wat sal gebeur as die diere uitgekuier is op aarde?

Piet Grobler (1959) is 'n welbekende, veelbekroonde en internasionaal erkende Suid-Afrikaanse kinderboek-illustreerder, sowel as 'n gevestigde kunstenaar wat se werk plaaslik en oorsee aftrek geniet. In hierdie boekie beeld Piet Grobler die alfabet op sy eiesoortige, baie oorspronklike manier uit. By elke letter laat hy die voeltjie iets se en doen; een drink 'n glas leeg en breek 'n wind op (Burp!), 'n ander sit rustig op 'n tak tot 'n appel op sy kop val (Doink!), en ander voeltjies eet wurms (Njam!) of le eiers (Plop!). Elke letter beslaan twee bladsye. Daar word telkens hoof- en kleinletters verskaf. Die interaksie tussen teks en illustrasie is baie snaaks: So breek 'n houtkapper 'n "T" met sy snawel middeldeur (Tok-tok-tok …) en maak 'n ander voel sy nes bo in die "Y". Die voeltjies se ABC is 'n bekoorlike boekie wat vir ieder en elk plesier sal verskaf!

Noted poet Jorge Lujan and South Africa's illustrious illustrator Piet Grobler teamed up to produce this exquisite celebration of color. As day turns into night, we are given fleeting, evocative glimpses of the qualities inherent in a range of colors. An antelope and some children are pictured inhabiting this delicate world. This bilingual, bicultural book presents us with a beautiful vision of a planet in which nature, words, and the rising and setting of the sun and the moon exist in harmony. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.5 Recognize common types of texts (e.g., storybooks, poems). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.6 With prompting and support, name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.

A sassy cat from the back alleys of Paris believes she is quite different to the rest of the rabble. She can do anything she sets her mind to - even if others don't think so. Leaving her cat family behind, she sets off to explore Paris. Cat meets legendary singer Edith Piaf, creates her own stunning designs at a high-fashion atelier and dances with the infamous dancer Josephine Baker and her cheetah. But is this the life she really wants? What about her friends and family?

Python has wrapped himself around the melon/mango/pomegranate tree with its delicious fruit, and he won't share the fruit unless the animals can tell him the correct name of the tree. Elephant, Monkey and Zebra each in turn visit Lion, who alone knows the name of the tree. But every time, the animals forget the name on the journey back to the tree. Then Tortoise, the slowest, smallest animal goes to Lion - and sings a special song to remind him of the name. It is the Bojabi Tree! Python unwraps himself from the trunk, and all the animals share a feast.

An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids Kids 9 to 12 will laugh out loud while reading this adventurous graphic novel, which brings an African folk tale to life for a new audience. When Sarra's parents die, they leave her with an important warning: never let Dan Auta, her little brother, cry. But Dan Auta loves to make trouble. He hitches a ride on the back of a bird, pokes the eye of the king's son, and even pees on the king's head. Making sure he doesn't cry is much harder than Sarra thought! But Dan Auta's unbridled curiosity and determination may be exactly what everyone needs: a terrible monster called the Dodo is attacking the city... and Dan Auta is the only one with the courage to take him on. Dan Auta features: A delightful celebration of mischief and bravery A portrait of the extraordinary things kids are capable of when they follow their own paths Lively illustrations from renowned illustrator Piet Grobler Supplementary material that explains the folk tale's significance

After attending an exhibition of the work of his late friend Viktor Hartmann in 1874, Mussorgsky composed a piano work which in 1922 was orchestrated by Ravel and then became world renowned. With his rhymes Philip de Vos has modernised this piece by making it accessible to modern readers, whilst still maintaining the feeling of this classic masterpiece. The witty and smart Pictures at an Exhibition follows the visitor as he moves from one painting to the next.

Fiddle dee dee! Monkey up a tree. Lucky monkey! Lucky me! Luckiest monkey in the whole country. Monkey is delighted to find a musical bow and plays it happily until he attracts the attention of Cheetah and Lion. They both want the bow for themselves, but once Monkey starts to play, no-one can stop dancing - even if they want to!

Excitement spreads like bush through the jungle. Earth-goddesses are planning a conference! From Australia to Antarctica, the Amazon to Africa, goddesses will debate the burning environmental issues of our times...and bushy-tailed, smooth-talking Coyote wants in on the action! Can this infamous trickster come up with a plan to infiltrate the conference and leave a lasting legacy for our planet? A rip-roaring poem by a master poet in celebration of Earth Day.

In 1838, Robert Schumann composed a 13 piece piano work which he entitled Kinderszenen (Scenes from Childhood). He later added individual titles for each movement, after his wife Clara commented that he sometimes seemed like a child himself. These 13 pieces depict the daily life and experiences of a child, as well as his relationship with his parents and with his own world – as seen from a nostalgic adult’s perspective. Philip de Vos was inspired by both Schumann’s music and titles to write verses of his own.

Kiets is anders as die ander katte in die agterstrate van Parys. Sy kan enige iets doen waarop sy haar kop sit. Selfs wanneer ander nie in haar glo nie. Sy verlaat haar katfamilie en gaan ontdek die stad waar sy die aande om dans en sing. Op haar reis ontmoet sy die legendariese Édith Piaf en Josephine Baker. Kort voor lank is sy ook beroemd. Maar is dit regtig die lewe wat sy wil hê? Katte het bowenal nege lewens, jy weet ...

Dianne Hofmeyr is een van Suid-Afrika se voorste kinderboekskrywers wat met verskeie pryse vereer is, insluitend die Sanlam Goue toekenning vir jeugliteratuur, wat sy al meer as een keer ontvang het. Haar boeke is in 18 tale vertaal.

Piet Grobler is 'n bekende, veel bekroonde Suid-Afrikaanse illustreerder en skrywer van meer as tagtig boeke vir kinders.