What is a Springbok without his spring? Just a ... bok?

When poor Springbok loses his spring, it is up to his friends to help him find it again - with hilarious consequences.

A humorous and touching story about recognising what makes you special, and the power of friendship.

A sad little boy climbs up a hill, unhappy because he doesn’t have the shiny new toys that other children seem to have. But something magical happens when a mighty old tree on the top of the hill starts to talk to the boy. Better still, the tree takes him on a series of adventures to space and strange lands, with wonderful creatures and so much fun. This tale of rhyming verse will encourage young readers in the age group 5–8 years to use their imaginations and experience these adventures too, spurred on by the colourful, quirky and beautiful illustrations.

Toe ’n klein bakoorjakkals deur ’n vreeslose, brawe ratel gered word, besluit hy om by hom te bly vir beskerming. Die ratel dink eers glad nie dis oulik nie ... maar dalk het die jakkalsie ook ’n paar nuttige vaardighede!

’n Prettige en pragtige prenteboek oor vriendskap.

When a bat-eared fox comes across a fearless, butt-kicking honey badger, he decides to stick with him for protection. The honey badger isn’t wild about it, until the little bat-eared fox turns out to have some useful skills, too.

A fun and fabulous picture book about friendship.

Wat is ’n springbok sonder sy spring? Net ’n … bok?

Wanneer arme Springbok sy spring verloor, moet sy vriende hom help om dit weer op te spoor – met skreeusnaakse gevolge.

’n Humoristiese en treffende storie oor dit wat jou spesiaal maak, en die krag van vriendskap.

The Boy and the Tree is a wondrous story, told in rhyme, following a young boy's search for fun and adventure with a strong environmental message. Written to inspire young people to rediscover the joys of outside, illustrated perfectly with a clean, inviting, and friendly art style.