Butterfly Heart is a beautifully tender story of a young friendship between two young girls and the grief and healing that follows when one falls ill and passes away.
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The Princess In The Kitchen Garden
A beautifully written and illustrated book about a young girl’s grief when her mother dies and she is left to take care of her little brother while her busy father escapes to his study – all three of them lost in their sadness.
We’re Going on an Egg Hunt
One of our favourite Easter themed books by bestselling author Martha Mumford, this lift-the-flap hunt for eggs will get little ones in an Easter mood! Ages 2-6
The Soweto Book Cafe
The Soweto Book Cafe, run by bibliophile Thami Mazibuko, is a little oasis of books, learning, conversation, and a safe space for kids. Run as a book store and library, they are planning a Soweto Book Fair and need help raising funds. Find out how to get involved!
Episode 11 – Refiloe Moahloli on how to become a children’s book author
We chat to bestselling author Refiloe Moahloli about her journey. From an early career in the corporate world, and a life changing trip to Mumbai, she took a chance and dedicated herself to her dream of writing children’s book – with a clear plan in action. As one of South Africa’s best known children’s book authors with the popular How Many Ways series, her story is inspiring and relatable.
Alan King of the Universe
A hilarious graphic novel about an orange cat called Alan and his trusty side-kick Fido who are mismatched partners in Alan’s quest for world domination. Perfect for newly independent readers age 7- 11.
Uprooted
A dark enchantment blights the land in the award-winning Uprooted – a captivating fantasy inspired by fairy tales and steeped in Slavic folklore.
Bongi Ballerina Takes A Bow
Bongi Ballerina is back in a second book about a little girl who hates pink and sparkles and loves creepy things and spiders! And her ballet group. This time she’s excited to be dancing in her ballet school concert, except there appears to be a theatre ghost and her best friend is acting weirdly.
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 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!
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,...
Do NOT Feed The Monkey!
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.
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