Written by David Baddiel and Illustrated by Jim Field (Harper Collins) Age 7-11 Barry Bennett is sick of his parents. They’re boring, they’re too strict, and it’s their fault his name is Barry. So he makes a wish for better ones - and is whisked away to the Parent...
Save the Date 24 May 2025 for the annual Kingsmead Book Fair in Johannesburg. Book your tickets, bring the kids and come celebrate books!
An educational story book about the true story of three cute dogs who live in False Bay, Cape Town, and have been to sea more than 100 times! Filled with adventures and information about ocean animals and conservation. Perfect for little nature lovers.
While Apartheid ended 30 years ago, its impact still resonates today. Using facts, personal stories and an engaging graphic cartoon, Together Apart is a child’s history book that answers questions and provoke discussions. In a time of rising Fascism, it is vital for our ongoing journey toward a truly inclusive and just society.
A jam-packed book of South African songs and poems celebrating our rich heritage in each of South Africa’s eleven official languages.
Edited by Nyashe Williams and illustrated by Sanelisiwe Singaphi (Pan Macmillan) A gorgeous book of affirmations that highlights each of South Africa’s eleven official languages: Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, siSwati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga, Afrikaans, English, isiNdebele,...
The Book Tree Podcast – Episode 7 looks at why Together Apart: The Story of Living in Apartheid by author and literacy scholar Xolisa Guzula is more important than ever. Plus reviews of the three proudly South African books for little ones.
Brave Like Me! is based on the author Zulaikha Patel’s true story of being a scared young girl who finds her braveness through self-belief and later activism against racism and discrimination.
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