Ontdek die betowerende wêreld van limericke saam met Philip de Vos en Piet Grobler in hierdie splinternuwe bundel! Laat jou verbeelding bokspring terwyl jy deur die kleurryke bladsye blaai wat vol grappige, soms tong-in-die-kies avonture en vrolike verse is.

Philip de Vos leer in die voorwoord vir lesers wat presies ’n limerick is, hoe dit rym, en die spesifieke ritme wat elke limerick so uniek maak. Met eiesoortige, kleurryke illustrasies deur Piet Grobler is daar iets vir elke leser om te geniet.

Die tantes van Atlantis is ’n boek wat oud en jonk nie net sal laat glimlag nie, maar ook laat besef hoe vermaaklik limericke kan wees. Hierdie boek is ’n fees vir almal wat hou van lag en lees!

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?

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.

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.

'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!

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.

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 het die komponis Robert Schumann ’n klavierwerk van 13 nommers genaamd Kinderszenen (Kindertonele) geskryf, waarvoor hy later aparte titels gegee het nadat sy vrou, Clara, vir hom gese het dat hy self soms soos ’n kind is. Hierdie musiekstukke is dan ook oor die gebeurlikhede en daaglikse ervaringe van ’n kind en ook sy verhouding met sy ouers. Philip de Vos is deur beide Robert Schumann se musiek en die titels geinspireer om versies van sy eie te maak.

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.

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.

This is the story of Francis, who speaks with the animals. In this charming retelling of the life and teachings of this well - known saint, Piet Grobler delivers a simple and powerful message that transcends different cultures and religions. The book encoura ges young children to make the world a better place. Piet Grobler has always been drawn to the figure of St Francis. He also feels a special bond with birds. Piet noticed that often a bird would sit beside him just before a special event in his life. Th e illustrations, which are full of warmth and a dream - like quality, reflect this personal connection with the story. Piet captures a joyful world that celebrates birds, beasts and the wonders of nature.

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.

The animals are so, so hungry. Then they see a beautiful tree, covered in ripe fruit smelling of sweetest mangoes, fat as melons, juicy as pomegranates... But wrapped around the tree is the largest python they have ever seen. And Python will only let the animals eat of the fruit if they can tell him the name of the tree. What could it be? Only the King of the Jungle knows, and he is far, far away . . .It is a story for children (and adults) who enjoy nonsense names and rhymes. The repetitive element reinforces the idea of a story being a journey. When the author tells the story, she plays an African thumb piano (m’bira) and uses percussion to add to the sense of rhythm. The power of the story lies in a little tortoise who offers the other animals hope. There is a great sense of triumph in the end.