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Mind the Monkeys
Dianne Stewart
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R180
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Discovery Miles 1 410
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An exciting story about a group of children who discover how
wonderful monkeys are!
Anele Dlamini's life has been turned upside down. In this
Coming-of-Age novel set over the course of one summer in KwaZulu
Natal, Anele discovers that life is full of challenges and together
with her family learns to adjust to unforeseen circumstances. Like
the swallows' seasonal visitation, Anele realises that time on
earth is short. Little did she know how short it could be.
All Thulani wants is a simple life basking in the sun. Tired of
milking the cow, he exchanges it for a goat ... the goat for a
sheep ... the sheep for three geese ... until all he has left is a
pocket of sunflower seeds! But the sunflower seeds feed the hens,
the hens lay more eggs than ever and before long Thulani is
enjoying the gift of his newfound fortune. A charming
easy-to-understand story teaching children the concept of investing
and growing what one has. Dianne Stewart's charming story and Jude
Daly's delightful illustrations will enchant children and adults
alike. For the illustrations of this book, The Gift of the Sun was
selected as one of Smithsonian's Notable Books in 1996 and Jude
Daly received the Katrine Harries Award, as well as a place on the
IBBY Honour List of 1998.
A stunning new cover, design and format brings African Myths &
Legends, a combination of two earlier publications (Daughter of the
moonlight and Other African Tales and South African Myths and
Legends), to life. It is a spellbinding and fascinating collection
of tales that will enliven the imagination of young readers.
Vividly illustrated, the book sustains the intrigue of storytelling
that has been passed on from generation to generation. The magic
lies in deciding whether the stories are fact or fiction. The book
offers an explanation for the mysteries people encountered in their
ordinary daily lives and the norms and social practices that have
emerged from these events. Using historical events as a backdrop,
yet weaving in fantasy and magic, these extraordinary tales are not
only interesting but also highly informative and educational.
Aimed at children, both across the African continent as well as
around the world, this collection of 20 folktales has been retold
by Dianne Stewart for today’s youngsters. The stories originate
from countries as diverse as Swaziland, Angola, Nigeria, Ghana,
Ethiopia, Kenya, Zanzibar and South Africa.
Now in a new,
user-friendly format and beautifully illustrated by Marjorie van
Heerden, Folktales from Africa sustains the intrigue of
storytelling that has been passed on from generation to generation.
The extraordinary tales are not only interesting, but also highly
informative and educational.
A teenage girl is determined to learn more about the father who
abandoned her. It is set in Plettenberg bay in South Africa.
Folktales can be described as fictional prose narratives that are
not confined to any particular culture. A folktale may appear in a
slightly different form in a culture that is geographically nearby,
or it may appear in a culture that is quite far removed from its
original source. In The Zebra's Stripes and other African Tales,
Dianne Stewart has retold a collection of folk tales that have
their origins all over Africa. Aimed at children and adults, these
tales include legends such as 'How Lion and Warthog became Enemies'
from the Lamba people of Togo, 'How Giraffe Acquired his Long Neck'
from East Africa, 'Why Hippopotamus Lives in the Water' from
Nigeria and 'Monkey The Musician' from South Africa. There are
tales from the San, Zulu, Zambia, Congo and West Africa, et al.
Each section is devoted to a type of animal, and concludes with
some facts about the animal in question, adding educational to the
stories. Proverbs from various cultures provide additional insight.
Throughout, Kathy Pienaar's beautiful illustrations show great
attention to detail.
In the words of author Dianne Stewart, 'African proverbs reflect
both the past and the present, and are as relevant to contemporary
society as they were to traditional society.' As with so much of
African culture, proverbs have been passed on in the oral tradition
so it's rare to find such a treasure trove as this; from across
Africa, Dianne has compiled a fascination collection. The text is
given in the language of origin, an English translation and an
explanation of the meaning. The proverbs are divided into subject
groups such as human nature, family life, good fortune, time,
animals and nature. Whether you're looking for that special African
gift or would like to add to your own collection of reference
books, Wisdom from Africa is an excellent choice.
Dianne Stewart is a tireless collector of tales and these 27 stories come from all over Africa and are retold in light fashion which retains the African quality. This is added to in the “Additional Facts for Birders” boxes which include African proverbs. Richard Mackintosh has had great fun with the pictures, entering into the spirit of storytelling rather than just providing pictures of different birds. A pleasure to read aloud, with lilt and style.
Which is your favourite market? The explosion of markets all over
South Africa led Dianne Stewart and her daughters, Lissa and
Jessica, on a trip around South Africa in search of the best market
food. Each market has its own distinct personality, and provides
locals and visitors with relaxed and informal meeting places where
family and friends can get together, share a meal and fill their
baskets with some of the finest home-made fare and produce this
country has to offer. Use Market Food to find a top local market -
some tucked away in bustling harbour precincts, others on lush wine
estates, in parks or inner-city warehouses. Then choose your
favourite recipes from the dazzling array of artisanal recipes
featured in the book... or track down the dish that tickles your
fancy and visit that market!
Joshua Finkelstein Bade does not want to go on his school camp to the nature reserve. Allergic to mosquitoes, he squirms when he sees creepy crawlies and hates to touch slimy scum-bags, called slugs. YUCK!
The hate he has for critters does not run in his family. One of his grandmothers is an entomologist and his grandfather, a game ranger in a South African game park, studies dung-beetles. And believe it or not, Josh is the only one in his class to not like insects. He cannot understand why his classmates love bugs so much ... He pulls out every trick in the book to avoid going on the school trip, including faking that he has the measles.
When all attempts to avoid the camp fail, Joshua has no choice but to tag along. Luckily, Josh discovers that the camp is not THAT horrible. He even learns to tolerate some of the many-legged critters...
Sanele is afraid of the dark. She hears strange noises and can't
sleep. She thinks there are monsters under her bed and a lion in
the house. What will help Sanele sleep at night? This book brings
together two of South Africa's most gifted children's talents -
Joan Rankin and Dianne Stewart.
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Dudu's basket (Paperback)
Dianne Stewart; Illustrated by Elizabeth Pulles
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R168
Discovery Miles 1 680
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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When Dudu finishes weaving her first basket, by the light of the
plump full moon, her uncle Jojo tells her that a first basket
should always be given away… Baskets, woven from locally sourced
materials are widely used and re-used in African society. Read
award-winning author Dianne Stewart’s story about Dudu’s basket and
its journey through a number of cultures, beautifully illustrated
by awardwinning illustrator, Elizabeth Pulles.
The Little Library Life Skills Kit (along with the Literacy and
Numeracy Kits) was initially developed to respond to a need for
high quality, indigenous books for the younger members of our
communities. After ten years successful use in schools, the kits
have now been revised to meet the changing needs of learners,
schools and the new education policies. The Life Skills Kit focuses
on promoting life skills to learners of five to nine years of age,
as stated in the National Curriculum Statement. Remembering
Grandmother gently handles the concept of death as a part of life;
a sad, but in this case, natural event. Although there is real
sadness, there is also comfort and support from family and friends.
The story shows learners that there is a cycle to life.
The Little Library Life Skills Kit (along with the Literacy and
Numeracy Kits) was initially developed to respond to a need for
high quality, indigenous books for the younger members of our
communities. After ten years successful use in schools, the kits
have now been revised to meet the changing needs of learners,
schools and the new education policies. The Life Skills Kit focuses
on promoting life skills to learners of five to nine years of age,
as stated in the National Curriculum Statement. Remembering
Grandmother gently handles the concept of death as a part of life;
a sad, but in this case, natural event. Although there is real
sadness, there is also comfort and support from family and friends.
The story shows learners that there is a cycle to life.
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