Young Readers
Recipes from 'Do Not Feed the Monkey' by Marleen Lammers
21 August 2024
Mitch is living the good monkey life. As his home is in a tree above a fancy restaurant, his diet consists of fine-dining gifts from dinner guests. So when the chef puts up a new sign that reads ‘Do NOT Feed The Monkey!’, Mitch panics. Who will bring him delicious food now? But with help from some unexpected cooks,...
15 Scary Kids Books for Spooky Season
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...