In a world where war is always on the news, this is a powerful and necessary picture book – the journey of a child forced to become a refugee when war destroys everything she has ever known.
The Day War Came
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Family and Self
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,...
Show and Tell
It’s Show and Tell day at school and one little girl is feeling nervous about introducing her different family. She soon learns everyone has a unique family life!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess
The latest in the bestselling Diary Of A Wimpy Kid series: Greg Heffley discovers that when you mix heaps of family, a tiny beach house, and sweltering heat, it’s a recipe for disaster. Speaking of recipes – the secret ingredients behind Gramma’s famous meatballs have been closely guarded for years. Can Greg unpack all of his family’s mysteries before their vacation is over? Or will he just stir the pot?
Turtle Moon
Children journey to the heart of the Costa Rican jungle in this unforgettable eco adventure story by award winning author Hannah Gold. Illustrated by Levi Pinfold. Perfect for age 8+
Cook-Off at Gogo’s Spaza
Tumi and her twin cousins try to help Gogo win a cooking competition in this hilarious book by local author Salamina Mosese for age 6-9 year olds. The second book in the Gogo’s Spaza series.
Mr Huff
Award-winning and much-loved author and illustrator Anna Walker gives us a gentle and affirming picture book about accepting our moods and emotions. A good springboard to discussing depression and anxiety.
My Big Name
When Isenguye starts BIG school she is excited But when her new teacher shortens her name because she can’t pronounce it, she feels sad. How can she reclaim her name power?
The Heart and the Bottle
What happens when we try to protect ourselves from getting hurt by locking our hearts away? Follow a child’s journey from loss to love and joy again as she learns to let her heart be free.
Know My Name
Know my Name is an early chapter book about twins Rorisang and Morena , who move to a new school and have to face all sorts of new challenges.
Sulwe
Sulwe is a children’s book of rare power and beauty. Dealing with colourism, self-esteem and learning that true beauty comes from within, this is actress Lupita Nyong’o’s ode to loving yourself. All the hype is worth it.
Pre-school Books on Diversity
On your search to include more diverse books for your pre-school kids, check out the wonderful range of local books from South African publishers Book Dash.
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