Hierdie ideesboek bevat waardevolle raad en voorstelle vir ouers en versorgers wat wil seker maak dat hul kinders van kleins af lief is vir boeke - eers as babas, dan eerste lesers, laerskoollesers, die tusseninners en tieners. Bekende boekresensent Jay Heale verslind boeke en deel die kennis wat hy in 'n leeftyd van noue betrokkenheid by boeke opgedoen het met aansteeklike entoesiasme. Die boek sluit 'n skatkis van aanbevole boeke vir die boekrak in, met spesifieke verwysings na oorspronklike Afrikaanse boeke en stories deur Lona Gericke (afgetrede hoof van Bellville Openbare Biblioteek se kinderafdeling). Daar word ook deurgaans in die hoofteks voorbeelde gegee van spesifieke leesstof en klassieke keuses. Verder word boeke oor boeke en inligting oor biblioteke bespreek, asook elektroniese leesstof en die manier waarop tegnologie die manier waarop ons lees, beinvloed het.

This dip-in book of ideas contains invaluable advice and suggestions for parents and caregivers to ensure that their children develop a love of reading from a very young age - starting with babies, then first readers, primary readers, tweens and teens. An avid reader and book reviewer, Jay Heale shares knowledge gained in a lifetime of intimate involvement with books, with infectious enthusiasm. Included is a treasury of specially recommended books for your bookshelf, with several specific examples and classics introduced along the way. Also included are books about books, information on libraries, electronic reading material and the way in which technology has shaped the format in which we read, organisations such as IBBY and others focusing on books.

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 both teachers and pupils at higher and lower secondary levels, this lively book offers a practical first introduction to the plays of Shakespeare. This volume is part of a series which uses classroom drama to teach English as a second language. Speaking the parts helps children to increase their confidence with English and no sophisticated equipment is needed.