Zinelda McDonald – illustratör

Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out WHY Hippo has no fur! Once upon a time, Hippo had lots and lots of hair. Until, one very hot day, a SPARK from the campfire catches the end of her hairy tail!A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by the award-winning Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by Zinelda McDonald. Also available in the African Stories series: Once Upon an Elephant, Once Upon a Lion, Once Upon a Giraffe and Once Upon a Zebra.

Athandwa''s heart sings a unique song, one that sets her apart from family and friends. At first, the melody frightens her, but when she tries to silence it, a secret is revealed.

In You are Loved, author Refiloe Moahloli weaves a lyrical tale of self-acceptance and the power of intergenerational love. As Athandwa discovers that Mama, Gogo, and Koko also know her special song, she learns to embrace the things that make her unique.

This heartwarming South African children''s picture book celebrates the bonds between mothers and daughters, the wisdom passed down through generations, and the courage to let one''s true self shine. With its themes of friendship, family, and acceptance, You are Loved is a touching reminder that every child is cherished for who they are.

Athandwa se hart is anders as ander mense s’n. Vir so lank as sy kan onthou, kan sy haar hart hoor sing. Eers maak dit haar ’n bietjie bang. Hoekom is sy anders as ander mense? Maar toe sy haar hart probeer stilmaak, ontdek Atandwa ’n geheim – en ’n baie spesiale liedjie … een wat Mamma, Gogo en Koko ook ken.

Jy is liefde is ’n liriese verhaal oor hoe liefde en ons uniekhede ons oor generasies heen bind. Die boek is ook beskikbaar in isiZulu, Sepedi en Engels.

Inhliziyo ka-Athandwa ihlukile.Inhliziyo yakhe iyacula. Yaqale yamethusa. Kungani engafani nomdeni wakhe kanye nabangani bakhe?Uma ezama ukuyithulisa inhliziyo yakhe, uthola imfihlo...kanye neculo elikhethekile. Leyo eyaziwa nguMama, uGogo noKhokho. Uthandiwe yindaba eyiculo emayelana nokwamukela izinto ezisenza sehluke nokujabulela izinto ezihlanganisa uthando lwabadlala nabancane ibe isivikela futhi. Le ncwadi iyatholakala ngeSipedi, isiNgisi nangesiBhunu.

Pelo ya Athandwa e fapane.

Pelo ya gagwe e kgona go opela.

La mathomo e ile ya mo tshosa.

Ke ka lebaka la eng a fapana le ba lapa le bagwera? Efela ge a leka go homosta pelo ya gagwe o utulla sephiri...ke kosa ya go kgethega.

Kosa ya go tsebja ke Mma,

Koko le Kokokhukhu.

From the bestselling author of We are One and You are Loved comes a lyrical picture book about using your imagination, making the most of every day and above all embracing the urge to play! Let’s play encourages children to dream big, to discover their environment and to be creative through playing.

Filled with diverse characters in proudly South African settings, this book is sure to inspire children to make up their own stories, challenge themselves to try new games and have tons of fun with their friends.

Ukudlala kuyisinyathelo esibaluleke kakhulu ekufundeni. I’Masidlaleni’ yincwadi ekhuthaza izingane ukuthi zithole indawo yazo ezifanele nalapho zizosebenzisa lokho okusezinhliziyweni zazo.Njengoba yona igcwele abalingiswa abehlukahlukene abazalelwe eNingizimu Afrika, nakanjani le ncwadi izozikhuthaza izingane ukuba ziqambe izindaba zazo, nazo ziziphonsele inselelo yokuthi zizame imidlalo emisha futhi zibe nenjabulo enkulu nabangani bazo.

Dancing is Byron Carelse’s life. It’s his energy, his passion, his happy place ... his spark. When the rhythm takes hold of his body, he forgets about all the troubles waiting for him at home.His best friend Tasha says he shouldn’t allow other people to steal his spark. But she doesn’t have a clue about the things going on in Byron’s home. And perhaps it’s better that way. What will she think of him?One day, somebody spots Byron’s talent. Along with a group of other township kids, he gets the opportunity to take part in a show at a big arts festival. But what are you supposed to do when life tries to steal your dream from you?

A touching picture book about resilience, identity, and familial love. Every morning when Ta’mkhulu helps Zinzo to shine his shoes, he reminds him that he has big shoes to fill. Zinzo wants to make his dads proud, even though they live far away in the city. His grandfather sets a great example by being kind and caring to everyone in the village. But when the children at school learn about Zinzo’s unconventional family they are not kind to him at all. Can Zinzo show them that being different is nothing to be afraid of? Big Shoes to Fill is a proudly South African book that encourages acceptance, understanding and kindness towards the LBGTQI+ community. This picture book is not only a tribute to the unbreakable bonds of family but also a celebration of the courage to stand tall in one’s own shoes. Also available in isiXhosa, isiZulu and Afrikaans.

A touching picture book about resilience, identity, and familial love. Every morning when Ta’mkhulu helps Zinzo to shine his shoes, he reminds him that he has big shoes to fill. Zinzo wants to make his dads proud, even though they live far away in the city. His grandfather sets a great example by being kind and caring to everyone in the village. But when the children at school learn about Zinzo’s unconventional family they are not kind to him at all. Can Zinzo show them that being different is nothing to be afraid of? Big Shoes to Fill is a proudly South African book that encourages acceptance, understanding and kindness towards the LBGTQI+ community. This picture book is not only a tribute to the unbreakable bonds of family but also a celebration of the courage to stand tall in one’s own shoes. Also available in isiXhosa, isiZulu and Afrikaans.

A touching picture book about resilience, identity, and familial love. Every morning when Ta’mkhulu helps Zinzo to shine his shoes, he reminds him that he has big shoes to fill. Zinzo wants to make his dads proud, even though they live far away in the city. His grandfather sets a great example by being kind and caring to everyone in the village. But when the children at school learn about Zinzo’s unconventional family they are not kind to him at all. Can Zinzo show them that being different is nothing to be afraid of? Big Shoes to Fill is a proudly South African book that encourages acceptance, understanding and kindness towards the LBGTQI+ community. This picture book is not only a tribute to the unbreakable bonds of family but also a celebration of the courage to stand tall in one’s own shoes. Also available in isiXhosa, isiZulu and Afrikaans.

A touching picture book about resilience, identity, and familial love. Every morning when Ta’mkhulu helps Zinzo to shine his shoes, he reminds him that he has big shoes to fill. Zinzo wants to make his dads proud, even though they live far away in the city. His grandfather sets a great example by being kind and caring to everyone in the village. But when the children at school learn about Zinzo’s unconventional family they are not kind to him at all. Can Zinzo show them that being different is nothing to be afraid of? Big Shoes to Fill is a proudly South African book that encourages acceptance, understanding and kindness towards the LBGTQI+ community. This picture book is not only a tribute to the unbreakable bonds of family but also a celebration of the courage to stand tall in one’s own shoes. Also available in isiXhosa, isiZulu and Afrikaans.

My stem kan vreemde dinge doen … My stem kan skree of fluister. Dit kan mense laat regop sit as hulle daarna luister.

Kom ontdek die krag van jou stem in hierdie inspirerende prenteboek. Jou stem kan ’n trooskombers wees of ’n saal se dak laat lig. Jou stem kan iemand se dag opvrolik of die wêreld verander. Daar is net een stem op aarde wat soos joune klink – so, gebruik dit vandag nog om ’n verskil te maak!