The Ugly Duckling
Andersen’s original story was rather complicated. This retelling is simple, easy to follow and placed in an African vlei. For reading aloud with pleasure (and with versions in African languages).
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English
Little Lion
This story was inspired by the first sentence in a San story found in the Bleek and Lloyd archive at the University of Cape Town. In that story, a man brings home a lion to his wife. In this modern version, Dad brings home a lion and says its a dog. His sons disagree –
Busy Baby
A board book for very young ones (with This Baby) proving simple concepts and most pleasing pictures.
Moving House
Small-sized delight. Everything that happens in the family car when moving house. Followed by Finding Aunt Joan and Swimming in the Sun. Joan Rankin’s artwork is endlessly inventive and endearing.
Next Stop – Zanzibar Road!
Off goes a bus full of animals on their way to an African market. Plenty for young eyes to explore, and humour abounding.
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Just Sisi
An adorable set of 5 stories about a young rabbit (who could be an African girl) dancing her way through enchanting adventures. Lovely lively pictures to explore and loving read-aloud text.
Waiting for the Rain
Reality village life on the edge of the Kalahari, given an extra dimension with folklore.
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The Best Meal Ever
Siziwe is looking after her four younger brothers and sisters in Guguletu, with both parents away. There is no food in the house – nothing.
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The Move
Upheaval as a family decides to move into a brand new house. Floor plans, building site, packing up belongings, and The Move itself.
Mhlanguli
Photographic story of life in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. Crowded home, restricted  conditions, herbs and fruit for sale.
Home Now
Qolweni township near Plettenberg Bay. Home is needed for an orphaned girl and an orphaned elephant.
Cindy
Life in a flat in Johannesburg: family lifestyle, the need for security, laundry on the roof. A visit to Joubert Park.
Bongani’s Day
A 7-yr-old boy who lives in Westdene, Johannesburg. Photo story of his home, friends, school, food.
