This is a yummy collection of easy recipes inspired by animals and the bush for children aged 6 – 12. A perfect gift book for aspiring chefs.
Do NOT Feed The Monkey!
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African Story
Nelson Mandela – Long Walk to Freedom
Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela is the amazing true story of one of South Africa’s and the world’s true heroes and a beloved icon of courage and compassion. His famous biography has been specially adapted for children in a beautifully illustrated picture book format.
How To Stop A Train
A beautifully illustrated book for age 4-9 year olds bringing the story of political and social activist Mohandas Gandhi to life.
The Haunted Library: An Anansi Mystery
The new Anansi Mystery series is a well written afro-centric adventure and fantasy series for pre-teens. When twins, Karabo and Siphe, overhear some workers complaining about strange goings on at the construction site for the new library, Karabo is determined to discover what is going on. Together with their friend Bandile and his dog Zuko, they get pulled into a ghostly adventure.
Grandad Mandela
Who are great men when they are at home? Grandad Mandela is sensitively seen through the eyes of his great grandchildren. A poignant legacy book to share.
Mizz President
Mizz President is a delightful South African story about a young girl who finds herself thrust into leadership when her country needs her. Girl power rules!
Ballerina Dreams – A True Story
When Michaela DePrice was a little girl in an orphanage in war-torn Sierra Leone, she found a magazine with a ballerina on the cover. She dreamed of someday being a ballerina too but at that time it seemed impossible.
Nyambura Waits for the Bus
Nyambura is a little girl who is going to visit her Gogo (granny). To get there she has to take a bus all on her own. This doesn’t bother her – even though she has to wait in the queue for a LONG time.
The Elders At The Door
The Elders at The Door is a warm retelling of a favourite African fable. When three elders named Blessing, Wisdom and Love are invited to enter a house, they reply that the family must choose which of them to invite inside. What will the family choose?
Up, Up and Away
Mattie is a little girl living on a farm in Africa. Life is boring and lonely without siblings until she discovers that the animals can visit her at night and they go on wonderful adventures in her dreams.
How Crab Lost his Head
African tales and mythology are shared in this rich collection gathered by geologist Nick Greaves on his travels around Africa. He reveres the ancient role of the storyteller, who preserves the rich legacy of African tales and gives us a glimpse into the way man and nature are bound in African lore.
Not So Fast Songolola
This was one of the first books I read many years ago by the talented Niki Daly. Shepherd goes into the city with his Gogo (grandmother) to help her do the shopping. Gogo walks very slowly, but Shepard likes to take his time as well, hence his nickname Songolola, which is Zulu for millipede.
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