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Mogau’s Gift

by Lorato Trok

A child born with a full set of teeth? He surely is a miracle! Follow his adventure-filled story and find out where Mogau’s gifts take him. Shadrach Munene (illustrator), Rofhiwa Mudau (designer), Kelly Norwood-Young (editor).

Date Added: 03/19/2020


Palesa Can Walk

by Sindiwe Magona

One-year-old Palesa spends the night before her birthday wide-eyed with excitement. She can’t wait to find out what each of her friends will bring her. But what will be the biggest surprise of all? Sinomonde Ngwane (illustrator), Thulisizwe Mamba (designer), Martha Evans (editor).

Date Added: 03/19/2020


Small Bird's Big Adventure

by Nick Mulgrew

Small Bird loves the Giant. But where is the Giant? Small Bird goes on an adventure to find her. Wesley van Eeden (illustrator), Jennifer Jacobs (designer), Bongani Kona (editor).

Date Added: 03/19/2020


Tone's Big Drop

by Edna Gicovi

Tone the raindrop is wondering what’s way down there on the ground. She and her friend Nyunyu go on a journey to find out. Musonda Kabwe and Robyn Daly (illustrator), Robyn Daly (designer), Monique Whitaker (editor).

Date Added: 03/19/2020


When I Grow Up

by Michele Fry

I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. Can you help me choose? Simóne van der Spuy (illustrator), Jennifer Jacobs (designer).

Date Added: 03/19/2020


The Best Thing Ever

by Melissa Fagan

Muzi loves to build with his toys. But when he leaves them behind to travel to uGogo’s house, he discovers something very special about the world. And he learns something new about himself. Lauren Nel (illustrator), Stefania Origgi (designer).

Date Added: 03/19/2020


The Rainbow Cloud: The Story of Mkabayi and Mmama

by Zanele Dlamini

Born a twin that must be sacrificed, Mkabayi faces a bully and scary ghosts. Will the bond with her sister Mmama save her? Selina Morulane (illustrator), Sibusiso Mkhwanazi (designer), Glynis Lloyd (editor).

Date Added: 03/19/2020


Thuli, Special and the Secret

by Mirna Lawrence

Thuli has the cookies. Special has her eye on the cookies. What’s their secret? Yihenew Worku (illustrator), Dali Gaga (designer), Monique Whitaker (editor).

Date Added: 03/19/2020


The Elephant in the Room

by Sam Wilson

Lindi finds a very large elephant in her room. But is it really there if no one else believes in it? Michael Tymbios (illustrator), Thomas Pepler and Arthur Attwell (designer).

Date Added: 03/19/2020


The Lion Who Wouldn't Try

by Liza Esterhuyse

All the animals in the jungle are playing, except Lion. Why won’t Lion join in? André Kieswetter (illustrator), Nick Mulgrew (designer), Liz Sparg (editor).

Date Added: 03/19/2020


The Sea

by Nicola Rijsdijk

On a very hot day, a child goes to the sea, where she discovers a game she can play with the waves. Julie Smith-Belton and Lauren Nel (illustrator, designer), Ester Levinrad (editor).

Date Added: 03/19/2020


Unathi and the Dirty, Smelly Beast

by Jon Keevy

Something is following Unathi... Jess Jardim-Wedepohl (illustrator), Thokozani Mkhize (designer), Bongani Kona (editor).

Date Added: 03/19/2020


The Three Doof-Doofs

by Claudi Potter

Have you ever wondered what goes doof-doof-doof in the night? This is a noisy bedtime story for a quiet night’s sleep. Stephen Wallace (illustrator), Wynand Botha (designer), Margot Bertelsmann (editor).

Date Added: 03/19/2020


Tumi Goes to the Park

by Paballo Rampa

It’s Tumi’s first visit to the park. She’s so excited, there are many adventures. She might even make a new friend. Nyambura Kariuki (illustrator), Hannah Shone (designer), Karen Hurt (editor).

Date Added: 03/19/2020


Why Is There a Hole in the Wall?

by Kirsty Paxton

“Why is there a hole in the wall?” Lungisa asks. He gets lots of interesting answers… but he keeps on asking. Amy Slatem (illustrator), Danielle Botha (designer), Catherine Deiner (editor).

Date Added: 03/19/2020


Hippo Wants to Dance

by Sam Beckbessinger

Hippo wants to dance. Won’t anyone dance with her? Megan Andrews (illustrator), Marisa Steyn (designer).

Date Added: 08/04/2021


What's in the Pot?

by Crystal Warren

Sam can’t wait for supper. What’s in the pot? Wait and see. Hayley Alonzo (illustrator), Rat Western (designer), Nabeela Latha Kalla (editor).

Date Added: 08/04/2021



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