This collection of 55 traditional nursery rhymes have been specially reworked and adapted for South African children.
African Nursery Rhymes
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South African Books
Trixie Series
Trixie is a lovable and mischievous girl who always has a set of tricks up her sleeve. Nothing makes her happier than making her friends laugh. She doesn’t mean to get into trouble, she just can’t seem to help it!
Thabo The Space Dude Series
Thabo the Space Dude is a fun South African series about an 11 year-old boy whose life is upturned when his parents announce the family is moving to the moon! And you thought you had problems.
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.
Witchfield
Witchfield is a magical adventure story for 8-12 year olds about two friends, Katie and Themba, who take on a strange mystery in a small South African town.
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?
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.
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.
A Good Day for Climbing Trees
An easy reading book for 8 – 12 year olds about a young teen boy and a girl who climb a tree to save it and end up finding themselves and inspiring a whole town.
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.
Skin We Are In
The Skin We Are In is an exploration of why humans have different colour skin, and how people’s thinking about skin colour has changed throughout history.
A Passionate Vision – The Story of Irma Stern
The story of Irma Stern, one of South Africa’s most famous artists, is shared in this wonderfully written biography, perfect for young artists and scholars.
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