Young Readers

10 October 2023

Get ready for a spook-tacular adventure with this collection of eerie and exciting reads for kids! Whether you’re looking for playful pop-up monsters for little ones, thrilling mysteries with daring detectives, or creepy tales that will give just the right amount of shivers, this round-up has it all. From silly ghost stories perfect...

Discover the splendiferous world of Roald Dahl

18 August 2023

Grab your gobblefunk dictionary and dust off your dream-catching jars because Roald Dahl Story Day is just around the corner on 13 September! To celebrate, we've rounded up seven splendiferous books from the world's most scrumdiddlyumptious storyteller. From chocolate rivers to peachy adventures, each tale is packed with...

Extract: The South African Alphabet of Affirmations by Nyasha Williams

24 March 2023

A book of affirmations that highlights each of South Africa’s eleven official languages: Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, siSwati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga, Afrikaans, English, isiNdebele, isiXhosa and isiZulu. The affirmations are written by ten authors, adding to the piece in their home language. The book is a love letter to children (especially...

Extract: It's Wonderful Me! by Makhosazana De Wette Dludla

24 March 2023

It’s Wonderful Me! is the long-awaited book towards once again reconnecting young South Africans with their heritage. This children’s book is a rich portrait of the Zulu culture and life in rural KwaZulu-Natal. Discover the heart-warming story of two best friends, in a myriad of adventures on Gogo and Mkhulu’s farm. Their...

12 Ways to Nurture Your Child's Love For Nature

15 March 2023

Curious minds and wild hearts will love exploring southern Africa’s rich natural world with the My First Book series. Designed for young readers and pre-readers alike, these beautifully illustrated guides introduce everything from birds, mammals and reptiles to frogs, insects and ocean life. With colourful visuals...

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