Readers Recommends - 12 June 2023
If you're looking for some great reading materials for your little ones, we've got some amazing suggestions just for you!
Emma Kirby: Scholastic
Brimming with humor, wonder, mystery, and a profound sense of hope, Big Tree is a trailblazing adventure, illustrated with nearly 300 pages of breathtaking pictures.
The Castle Rock Mystery by Vicky McClure
A warm-hearted, everyone's-welcome, wonderfully plotted and page-turning mystery with an authentic, kind depiction of a relative with dementia at its heart.
Time To Shine At The River School by Sabine Adeyinka
Jummy and Caro are thrilled to be working with their Nile House friends on the school corn-planting competition. But as they try to grow the biggest crops, they realize the beautiful Shine-Shine River is running low.
Verushka Louw: Jonathan Ball Publishers
Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli
Imogen Scott may be hopelessly heterosexual, but she’s got the World’s Greatest Ally title locked down. But the more time Imogen spends with chaotic, freckle-faced Tessa, the more she starts to wonder if her truth was ever all that straight to begin with.
Catfish Rolling by Clara Kumagai
Magic-realism blends with Japanese myth and legend in an original story about grief, memory, time and an earthquake that shook a nation.
Cursed Crowns by Katherine Webber
A compelling YA fantasy bursting with high-stakes adventure, romance and humour. Two queens, one throne. What can possibly go wrong?
Carol Broomhall: Jacana Media
Girls Don't Do That by Thembi Kgatlana
In this wonderfully written book, Thembi Kgatlana tells the story of her humble beginnings in Mohlakeng.
Nala Sings by Nonikiwe Mashologu
Nala Sings is a popular Setswana tale, infused with the beauty of
nature that reimagines the much-loved African folktale, Tselane
and the Giant, originally written in Sesotho.
Heartbreaking yet relevant, this powerful story gives voice to an ordinary boy and sheds light on events that helped lead to the end of apartheid.
Sunè Raspel: Blue Weaver Sales and Marketing
Faansie’s Bird Book 2 by Faansie Peacock
A must have for bird enthusiasts and novices looking to learn about South Africa’s birds.
Die Bonsmara se Hare by Clare Verster
Follow the journey of a farmer from drought to riches through the eyes of his young daughter. The story is written in a playful rhyme with illustrations themed on the landscape of the Eastern Free State.
Harry goes to Heaven by Jaci Tibbit
When Jack and Harry find each other in a park one sunny afternoon, neither of them realized their lives will be changed forever by friendship and love.
Mary-Anne Viljoen: Penguin Random House South Africa
Straight Expectations by Calum McSwiggan
With his school life turned upside down and his relationship with his family in tatters, Max sets out on a journey of rediscovery to find a way back to the life he took for granted, and the romance he thought he'd never have.
Usborne Book & Jigsaw Wild Animals 49 Pieces by Usborne books
Explore jungles, deserts, oceans and more to discover all kinds of incredible creatures that share our planet, with this colourful book and jigsaw set.
Billy & Giant Adventure HB by Jamie Oliver
Friends Billy, Anna, Jimmy and Andy are out exploring when they stumble across a gate into another world… and so begins an adventure they’ll never forget.
Magdaleen Snyman: Pan Macmillan South Africa
Remarkable Me by Tshwanelo Serumola
Build confidence and resilience from a young age with easy-to-follow rhyming text and bright inclusive illustrations that reflect proudly South African children.
Krok en Dil se Blou Alfabetboek by Jaco Jacobs
Krok en Dil het pret van A tot Z!
Krok en Dil se Geel Woordsoekboek by Jaco Jacobs
Hierdie boek is propvol woorde – woorde net waar jy kyk!
Krok en Dil se Rooi Rympieboek by Jaco Jacobs
Krok en Dil hou van rympies!
Krok en Dil se Groen Grappieboek by Jaco Jacobs
Krok en Dil hou van grappies!
Boeliebief - 7 Snaakse Stories by Jaco Jacobs
Hierdie boek bevat sewe snaakse stories wat jou gaan laat skater, skree of snork van die lag!
Vroteier - 7 Stink Stories by Jaco Jacobs
Hierdie boek bevat sewe stink stories, so druk toe jou neus voor jy begin lees!
Reader’s Warehouse Top 5
You Vs The World - The Bear Grylls Guide To Never Giving Up
You vs the World: The Bear Grylls Guide to Never Giving Up retells Bear Grylls’ most extreme adventures in a kid-friendly way.
Dog Man - Twenty Thousand Fleas Under The Sea by Dav Pilkey
With themes of friendship and doing good, Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea is packed with action and hilarity.
Bluey - Let's Stick! - Sticker Scenes Book
A super fun sticker book packed with over 200 cool stickers! Get your child engaged in productive playtime with Bluey's sticker scenes book.
Diary Wimpy Kid - Diper Overlode by Jeff Kinney
Greg Heffley is finding out that the road to fame and glory comes with some hard knocks.
The newest recruit at the Police Dog School, and supercharged for adventure. But can he stop the most feared duo in Bedlam, and their evil plans to ruin the city?
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