When a boy called Flint finds Vampi, the Flying Guinea Pig, who is also a vampire, the adventures and laughter begin. Perfect for ages 8-12.
Vampi, The Flying Guinea Pig
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Where The Heart Should be
A heartbreaking and powerful love story set in verse about a young Irish girl and British boy set in 1846 Ireland at a time when the country was gripped by the Great Potato Famine.
Episode 8 – Bibliotherapy – How Books Can Heal
There’s a book for that! Bibliotherapy is the healing art of reading and it’s helping children and adults to process life events and find healing between the pages of a book. We speak to bibliotherapist, Bijal Shah about her latest book and how bibliotherapy works.
Wemberly Worried
Wemberly worried about everything. Big things. Little things. And things in between. Then it was time for school to start. And Wemberly worried even more. If you ever worry (or know someone who does), this is the book for you.
Winners Announced: Kingsmead Young Writers’ Competition 2025
Aspiring creative writers from across South Africa once again demonstrated their talent in the annual Kingsmead Young Writers’ Competition (YWC) – the country’s premier youth writing competition for learners aged 6 to 18.
The Parent Agency
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...
The Kingsmead Book Fair 2026
If you’re a children’s book author with a new book, you may get to do a book reading at the annual Kingsmead Book Fair in Johannesburg. Save the Date 23 May 2026 and find out more!
Sandi and the Salty Seadogs – False Bay Adventure
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.
Together Apart: The Story of Living In Apartheid
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.
All That I Am: A Collection of South African Poems & Songs
A jam-packed book of South African songs and poems celebrating our rich heritage in each of South Africa’s eleven official languages.
The South African Alphabet of Affirmations
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,...
Episode 7 – Why we need this children’s book about Apartheid
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.
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