Elizabeth Pulles – Illustratör

It's Ryan's lucky day when a one hundred rand note falls into his hands. Ryan knows just what he wants to do with it and this sets up a chain of events where his family and friends buy gifts for themselves and also for their loved ones. Ryan is surprised at the end of the story when his generosity in sharing the money benefits him in the end. The main Mathematics themes in this story are those of money, buying and working out change.

When the mice find the cheese in the dairy, they fight to see who will eat it. But others have seen the cheese too. The Mathematics links in this story include dividing (a single unit into smaller equal pieces); rote counting in singles, twos, fives and tens; number/quantity correspondence and the use of counting to mark the passage of time (in the hide and seek game). Size, shape and comparatives are also introduced.

When the mice find the cheese in the dairy, they fight to see who will eat it. But others have seen the cheese too. The Mathematics links in this story include dividing (a single unit into smaller equal pieces); rote counting in singles, twos, fives and tens; number/quantity correspondence and the use of counting to mark the passage of time (in the hide and seek game). Size, shape and comparatives are also introduced.

When the mice find the cheese in the dairy, they fight to see who will eat it. But others have seen the cheese too. The Mathematics links in this story include dividing (a single unit into smaller equal pieces); rote counting in singles, twos, fives and tens; number/quantity correspondence and the use of counting to mark the passage of time (in the hide and seek game). Size, shape and comparatives are also introduced.

When the mice find the cheese in the dairy, they fight to see who will eat it. But others have seen the cheese too. The Mathematics links in this story include dividing (a single unit into smaller equal pieces); rote counting in singles, twos, fives and tens; number/quantity correspondence and the use of counting to mark the passage of time (in the hide and seek game). Size, shape and comparatives are also introduced.

When the mice find the cheese in the dairy, they fight to see who will eat it. But others have seen the cheese too. The Mathematics links in this story include dividing (a single unit into smaller equal pieces), rote counting in singles, twos, fives and tens, number/quantity correspondence and the use of counting to mark the passage of time (in the hide and seek game). Size, shape and comparatives are also introduced.

When the mice find the cheese in the dairy, they fight to see who will eat it. But others have seen the cheese too. The Mathematics links in this story include dividing (a single unit into smaller equal pieces), rote counting in singles, twos, fives and tens, number/quantity correspondence and the use of counting to mark the passage of time (in the hide and seek game). Size, shape and comparatives are also introduced.

When the mice find the cheese in the dairy, they fight to see who will eat it. But others have seen the cheese too. The Mathematics links in this story include dividing (a single unit into smaller equal pieces); rote counting in singles, twos, fives and tens; number/quantity correspondence and the use of counting to mark the passage of time (in the hide and seek game). Size, shape and comparatives are also introduced.

When the mice find the cheese in the dairy, they fight to see who will eat it. But others have seen the cheese too. The Mathematics links in this story include dividing (a single unit into smaller equal pieces), rote counting in singles, twos, fives and tens, number/quantity correspondence and the use of counting to mark the passage of time (in the hide and seek game). Size, shape and comparatives are also introduced.

When the mice find the cheese in the dairy, they fight to see who will eat it. But others have seen the cheese too. The Mathematics links in this story include dividing (a single unit into smaller equal pieces); rote counting in singles, twos, fives and tens; number/quantity correspondence and the use of counting to mark the passage of time (in the hide and seek game). Size, shape and comparatives are also introduced.

When the mice find the cheese in the dairy, they fight to see who will eat it. But others have seen the cheese too. The Mathematics links in this story include dividing (a single unit into smaller equal pieces), rote counting in singles, twos, fives and tens, number/quantity correspondence and the use of counting to mark the passage of time (in the hide and seek game). Size, shape and comparatives are also introduced.

When Dudu finishes weaving her first basket, by the light of the plump full moon, her uncle Jojo tells her that a first basket should always be given away...Baskets, woven from locally sourced materials are widely used and re-used in African society. Read award-winning author Dianne Stewart's story about Dudu's basket and its journey through a number of cultures, beautifully illustrated by awardwinning illustrator, Elizabeth Pulles.

My parents named me Vuyani, which simply means be happy and let us rejoice!’ The Joy Dancer, by multi-award-winning dancer and choreographer, Gregory Vuyani Maqoma, co-written with the legendary Gcina Mhlophe, takes children on a jubilant voyage through his extraordinary life. This is an autobiographical children’s book brought to life with vibrant illustrations from the acclaimed illustrator, Elizabeth Pulles. To celebrate Gregory’s 50th turn around the sun, and in marking his legacy (Birthday Legacy Project), he shares his journey of self-discovery, reminding children that their dreams can take them on extraordinary adventures, such as his. Gregory grew up in Soweto where he found magic in music and dance as a young child. His father’s jazz music, the gumboot dancers at the men’s hostel, and seeing Michael Jackson on television all stirred his imagination. Gregory played the big drum for the marching band with the drum majorettes and created his own band called The Joy Dancers who performed for his community. Gregory had a dream to dance and in this stunning book, children will take pleasure and inspiration in dreaming along with him. Both dazzling and informative–and as profoundly rich as Gregory’s dreams–The Joy Dancer will be a cherished classics for generations to come. This book is his legacy and our children’s heritage.

My parents named me Vuyani, which simply means be happy and let us rejoice!’ The Joy Dancer, by multi-award-winning dancer and choreographer, Gregory Vuyani Maqoma, co-written with the legendary Gcina Mhlophe, takes children on a jubilant voyage through his extraordinary life. This is an autobiographical children’s book brought to life with vibrant illustrations from the acclaimed illustrator, Elizabeth Pulles. To celebrate Gregory’s 50th turn around the sun, and in marking his legacy (Birthday Legacy Project), he shares his journey of self-discovery, reminding children that their dreams can take them on extraordinary adventures, such as his. Gregory grew up in Soweto where he found magic in music and dance as a young child. His father’s jazz music, the gumboot dancers at the men’s hostel, and seeing Michael Jackson on television all stirred his imagination. Gregory played the big drum for the marching band with the drum majorettes and created his own band called The Joy Dancers who performed for his community. Gregory had a dream to dance and in this stunning book, children will take pleasure and inspiration in dreaming along with him. Both dazzling and informative–and as profoundly rich as Gregory’s dreams–The Joy Dancer will be a cherished classics for generations to come. This book is his legacy and our children’s heritage.

My parents named me Vuyani, which simply means be happy and let us rejoice!’ The Joy Dancer, by multi-award-winning dancer and choreographer, Gregory Vuyani Maqoma, co-written with the legendary Gcina Mhlophe, takes children on a jubilant voyage through his extraordinary life. This is an autobiographical children’s book brought to life with vibrant illustrations from the acclaimed illustrator, Elizabeth Pulles. To celebrate Gregory’s 50th turn around the sun, and in marking his legacy (Birthday Legacy Project), he shares his journey of self-discovery, reminding children that their dreams can take them on extraordinary adventures, such as his. Gregory grew up in Soweto where he found magic in music and dance as a young child. His father’s jazz music, the gumboot dancers at the men’s hostel, and seeing Michael Jackson on television all stirred his imagination. Gregory played the big drum for the marching band with the drum majorettes and created his own band called The Joy Dancers who performed for his community. Gregory had a dream to dance and in this stunning book, children will take pleasure and inspiration in dreaming along with him. Both dazzling and informative–and as profoundly rich as Gregory’s dreams–The Joy Dancer will be a cherished classics for generations to come. This book is his legacy and our children’s heritage.

My parents named me Vuyani, which simply means be happy and let us rejoice!’ The Joy Dancer, by multi-award-winning dancer and choreographer, Gregory Vuyani Maqoma, co-written with the legendary Gcina Mhlophe, takes children on a jubilant voyage through his extraordinary life. This is an autobiographical children’s book brought to life with vibrant illustrations from the acclaimed illustrator, Elizabeth Pulles. To celebrate Gregory’s 50th turn around the sun, and in marking his legacy (Birthday Legacy Project), he shares his journey of self-discovery, reminding children that their dreams can take them on extraordinary adventures, such as his. Gregory grew up in Soweto where he found magic in music and dance as a young child. His father’s jazz music, the gumboot dancers at the men’s hostel, and seeing Michael Jackson on television all stirred his imagination. Gregory played the big drum for the marching band with the drum majorettes and created his own band called The Joy Dancers who performed for his community. Gregory had a dream to dance and in this stunning book, children will take pleasure and inspiration in dreaming along with him. Both dazzling and informative–and as profoundly rich as Gregory’s dreams–The Joy Dancer will be a cherished classics for generations to come. This book is his legacy and our children’s heritage.