'n Boelie, ’n bangbroek en ’n bende gaan oor die fiktiewe lewens van kinders in Laerskool Steenbras en fokus op die hoofkarakter (Dewaldt) en sy vriende wat deel is van ’n bende. Dit is gebaseer op karakters en ware gebeurtenisse uit die skrywer se kinderdae en word op ’n vars manier vertel deur teks en illustrasies te kombineer. Die leser…
Hierdie boek is ’n versameling Afrikaanse idiome deur die skepper van Idees vol vrees, Kobus Galloway. Dit bevat 150 idiome, elk geïllustreer met ’n grappige volblad-spotprent, asook ’n kort verklaring van elke idioom se betekenis. Verder is daar ’n lys met nóg honderde idiome en verklarings agter in die boek. Afrikaanse lesers van alle ouderdomme sal daarvan hou, en skoliere…
Did you know you cry two types of tears? And up to 30 trillion red blood cells pass through your heart in a minute? With colourful, infographic-style illustrations this informative book is packed with surprising facts and useful information on exactly 100 topics about the human body. A useful reference book for home, school and general knowledge quizzes.
‘I plant a fig, I plant a gift. For children, for the coming generations.’ When the Emperor Hadrian gallops into the village, its inhabitants hide in fear. All except one. An old man, almost one hundred years old, comes outside to plant a fig tree. Hadrian stops his horse. ‘What are you doing?’ he asks the old man. ‘That tree…
The tenth classic tale from Enid Blyton's magical Faraway Tree series, with exciting new full-colour illustrations from Alex Paterson - perfect for newly independent readers aged 7-9! When Joe is whisked up to the Land of Ice and Snow, he meets a rather bossy snowman, who is determined to make Joe his servant! Can Moon-Face, Frannie and Beth rescue Joe,…
Bright, bold and stylish this book will introduce young readers (and new vegans) to vibrant and powerful vegetables and plants: Avocado: The Aztecs used these rich, creamy fruits as a symbol of love. Bean: There are around 40,000 different types of these edible seeds. Carrot: Carrots contain beta-carotene, a chemical that can improve your eyesight. Durian: This strong-smelling fruit is highly prized throughout South East…
This beautiful children's story treasury brings together 14 classic children's fairy tales and 17 well-known myths and legends from around the world in one magical collection. Perfect for children aged 5-7, these charmingly illustrated books bring together the best-loved characters and stories from across time, ideal for enjoying together at bedtime or reading aloud to little ones. A First Book…
The perfect holiday read for children! A brand new full-colour short story from Blyton's magical Wishing-Chair series - an excellent companion to the successful Magic Faraway Tree Adventure series and perfect for readers age 5+ Never in their wildest dreams, could Mollie and Peter have imagined something so wonderful as a magic Wishing-Chair that will fly you anywhere and grant…
A gorgeously illustrated introduction to poetry for children, featuring poems about everything from science, sport, and space, to friendship, family, and feelings. This thoughtfully crafted anthology is perfect for children new to verse, and for young poetry fans seeking out new favourites. Explore poetry from a diverse selection of contemporary and historical poets, covering a broad range of topics -…
A stunning new cover, design and format brings African Myths & Legends, a combination of two earlier publications (Daughter of the moonlight and Other African Tales and South African Myths and Legends), to life. It is a spellbinding and fascinating collection of tales that will enliven the imagination of young readers. Vividly illustrated, the book sustains the intrigue of storytelling that has been…
Colouring-in is a favourite children’s pastime, and here’s a new addition to Struik Nature’s ‘Read, colour and keep’ series that will give hours of fun, while also expanding children’s knowledge of the natural world. Why is Bulbine such a useful plant? Which flowers can we eat, and which are poisonous? What is South Africa’s national fl ower? Why do some…
Theodore Finch is fascinated by death, and he constantly thinks of ways he might kill himself. But each time, something good, no matter how small, stops him. Violet Markey lives for the future, counting the days until graduation, when she can escape her Indiana town and her aching grief in the wake of her sister's recent death. When Finch and…
