March Toddlers

Wat’s jou storie? Watermonster

’n Splinternuwe Kies-jou-eie-avontuur-reeks uit die pen van Jaco Jacobs. Wat’s die storie met dié boek? Hierdie is nie sommer enige boek nie – dis JOU storie! Dis reg, JY is die hoofkarakter en JY besluit wat volgende gaan gebeur. Lees die instruksies onderaan elke hoofstuk en besluit wat jy volgende gaan doen. Elke keuse lei na ’n nuwe avontuur.Is jy dapper genoeg om die watermonster te trotseer? Dis jou keuse – jy kan die vakansie saam met jou ouers oorsee gaan, of saam met jou supervreemde tannie Ingrid langs ’n meer gaan kampeer. Tannie Ingrid is ’n wetenskaplike wat reptiele en paddas bestudeer. Wil jy regtig die hele vakansie lank iewers gaan bly waar daar beslis nie Wi-Fi is nie en jy heeldag met jou water-stewels deur ’n vleiland vol paddas moet ploeter? Maar in die donker waters van die meer skuil ’n geheim. ’n Geheim met skubbe en tande. En dalk word dié vakansie die avontuur van ’n leeftyd …

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Jaco Jacobs

R 167.00
Gozzle

Meet a very cute little gosling! Written by the Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, Gozzle is a funny and heartwarming story about family and growing up. It's springtime. Bear has woken up hungry and finds a lost egg outside his cave. Breakfast? No! Out hatches Gozzle, a very sweet little gosling who is convinced that Bear must be her daddy – and that she should be able to climb, dig and eat honey just like him. Follow Bear on his journey from reluctant carer to parent in this heartwarming and joyous picture book about what home and family truly mean. A laugh-out loud story from the creators of the bestselling picture books, The Detective Dog, winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers' Award, and The Hospital Dog, winner of the Indie Book Awards.

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Julia Donaldson

R 230.00
We Grew a Dragon

** A heartfelt and uplifting picture book from an exciting new talent featuring special blended family relationships and fiery dragon magic **Tom has an amazing secret – hidden under his bed is an egg. An egg that’s cracking, ready to hatch. An egg that contains . . . a dragon!When Tina and her mum come to stay with Tom and his dad, Tina and Tom strike up an instant friendship. Tom shares his magical secret with Tina and soon the pair spend their days caring for their little dragon. They make her a bed from a shoebox lined with moss and leaves, feed her tasty morsels of sausages and pizza in special midnight feasts, climb trees together and give her lots and lots of cuddles. Soon she grows - and grows, and grows! And as they grow their dragon, Tina and Tom grow their own very special friendship too.But then Tina's mum decides it's time for them to go back home. Tom and Tina's friendship looks like it will have to come to an end.Unless their dragon can keep them together. . .

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Emma Chinnery

R 250.00
Love is in the Little Things

Love is in the little things. A kiss, a smile, a cup of tea. Just me and you sitting quietly. A song, a hug, a helping hand that lifts us up so we can stand. Join Big and Small as they explore what love TRULY is, and how it is shown in the little things every day - from sharing stories before bedtime, to singing songs to cheer each other up! This heartwarming chunky board book, featuring charming illustrations from the talented Jane Massey, is the ideal gift for parents or carers wanting to share their love with their little ones. Told by both Big and Small as they share their favourite moments, this story is a wonderfully gentle bedtime read! Perfect for fans of I Love You to the Moon and Back by Amelia Hepworth and Tim Warnes, Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram, and I Love You When You're Angry by Erin Winters and Kaitlin Bucher.

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Stella J Jones

R 182.00
Ning and the Night Spirits

Ning has always heard tales of the night spirits that used to haunt the little village where he lives. Secretly, he wonders if they're really as bad as everyone says - but is much too shy to ask. But when Ning finds himself in the forest at night, he meets a creature who introduces him to the spirits' secret world and he discovers that all is not as it seems...A gentle story about not judging others, finding the confidence to use your voice and celebrating friendship.

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Adriena Fong

R 365.00
I Love You to the Moon and Back

As the sun comes up, Big Bear and Little Bear think of new ways to share their love. Big Bear loves Little Bear more and more as each day passes, even all the way up to the shining moon - and back. The much-loved, international best-seller, now in a deluxe touch-and-feel board book. Follow Big Bear and Little Bear on their adventure: tickle Big Bear's furry tummy, feel the smooth paws of Little Bear, and run fingers over the sparkly moon - with lots of interactive textures for little hands to discover, this adorable tale encourages sensory exploration and stimulates curiosity. Featuring beautiful illustrations from Tim Warnes, and a gentle read-aloud text, this touching story is the perfect gift for loved ones to celebrate the arrival of a new baby. Fans of Guess How Much I Love You?, The Gruffalo Touch and Feel Book and the That's Not My . . . series will love this celebration of the special bond between parents/carers and their child.

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Amelia Hepworth

R 255.00
Wonder

From bestselling author-illustrator Tom Percival comes a poignant picture book that encourages us to take notice of all the wondrous little things that happen to us each day. Daniel is having a terrible day. From the rain that tumbles down from the dark, grey skies to the puddles that soak his shoes, Daniel’s convinced that nothing will lift his mood. But everything changes when he hears the sweet, delicate sound of music, barely audible beneath the rain. Perhaps, if he looks carefully enough, Daniel might find that there are moments of joy and wonder that can brighten even the darkest of days . . .

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Tom Percival

R 250.00

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Lani en Elliot balanseer nie en die vonke spat uit die staanspoor

Elliot tree totaal buite karakter op toe hy langs die hoofpad stop om ’n ryloper op te laai. Hy neem haar boonop na sy ouerhuis toe en vind aanhoudend redes om haar binne sy sfeer te hou. Mens sou dit liefde met die eerste opslag wou noem, maar gewilde skrywer, Madelie Human, noem dit Kortpadliefde.
Moenie verwag dat alles glad gaan verloop nie. “Hy en Lani is beslis nie die twee kante van ’n wiskundige vergelyking nie. Hulle balanseer nie. Kyk maar net hoe die vonke tussen hulle van die eerste oomblik af gespat het.” (p.50)
Moet verder nie verwag dat dit die standaard romanse is nie. Daar is baie diepgaande kwessies wat oopgeskryf word, soos ouer-kind verhoudings, beroepsbedrewendheid, soeke na sosiale aansien, selfs ’n cougar wat skaamteloos die mooi verhouding tussen Lani en Elliot verontagsaam. Dwelmsmokkelary, verdagmaking en vooroordeel is dinge wat negatief inwerk op die ontwikkelende verhouding, maar gelukkig gee die skrywer dit in kleinerige porsies deur aan die leser.
Kortpadliefde is die nuutste in ’n lang lys van suksesvolle Romanzas deur Madelie Human, wat uitgegee is deur Lapa.

Liefde in Barcelona en vrede maak met die verlede

As ’n gesoute leser van romanses, mag jy dalk dink dat jy ’n goeie idee het oor romantiese liefde. Lees jy egter René van Zyl se nuutste Romanza, Sigeunerliefde, gaan jy ’n nuwe definisie raaklees wat die skrywer gaan leen het uit die opera, Carmen. “Liefde is ’n sigeuner se kind wat hom nie aan wette steur nie en nie gedwing kan word om lief te hê nie.” (p.182)
Karmen se verhaal het my skoon nostalgies gehad. Ek het self die voorreg gehad om Spanje te besoek en goeie herinneringe het kom aanklop: Flamenco-dansers, Gaudi, die Sagrada Familia-basilika, metrotreinritte deur Barcelona, sangria by ‘n kafee, stap met La Rambla langs. Jy hoef egter nie te vrees dat dit gaan lees soos ’n reisbrosjure nie. Die agtergrond is presies dit, die verhoog waarop ’n hartroerende verhaal afspeel van ’n jong vrou wat geteister word deur verwyte, gemis van haar ouers en veroordeling deur haar ouma.
Die straatmusikant wat haar hart kom steel, leer haar ook dat sy nie mag het oor lewe en dood nie. Sy moet die skuldlas laat vaar wat haar dryf om soos ’n sigeuner rond te swerf en nêrens rus te vind nie.
Die skrywer gee subtiele wenke oor sekere elemente van die storie, net genoeg om nie die oomblik te bederf wanneer die kloutjie en die oortjie mekaar vind nie. Hierdie is ’n heel oorspronklike storielyn wat ek geweldig baie geniet het, selfs ’n traan afgevee het.

The boy and the Whale shark

Highly recommended for children with skin ailments. A wonderful story.

For people that enjoy political satire

This is one of the best books I've ever read.
At first, it seems like a simple story about farm animals who rebel against their owner in search of a better life. However, as the story progresses it becomes clear that Orwell is making a much deeper point about politics, corruption and power.
What I found most interesting was how the pigs slowly become just as bad as the humans they replaced. Napoleon’s rise to power feels frustrating to watch, especially because the other animals trust him so easily. Characters like Boxer are particularly memorable because they show how loyalty and hard work can be taken advantage of by those in authority.
Although Animal Farm is based on historical events, its message still feels relevant today. The book highlights how propaganda, misinformation, and blind trust in leaders can allow people to gain and abuse power. Orwell presents these ideas in a way that is easy to understand without making the story feel like a history lesson.
Overall, I really enjoyed Animal Farm. Its simple writing style makes it accessible, but the themes are complex and thought-provoking. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys books that make you think about society and human nature or just people that really enjoy political satire.

Twee pragtige verhale van verlies en oorwinning

Met die pragtige Helene de Kock Inspirasie-omnibus in my hand, het ek vrymoedigheid geneem om by die skrywer aan te klop met ’n paar vrae, wat sy goedgunstiglik beantwoord het.
Ek wou in die eerste plek weet of sy sulke romans wat vir herpublikasie oorweeg word, moet redigeer. Haar antwoord was baie duidelik en goed gemotiveer: sy skaaf nooit aan heruitgawes nie omdat dit goed is dat lesers ’n boek binne sy tydvak lees. “Al beweeg die karakters teen die tydsgees in”, het sy gesê.
Verder wou ek weet of sy, as skrywer, insae het in die keuse van boeke vir ‘n omnibus, waarop sy positief geantwoord het dat sy wel insae het en dit moet goedkeur.
Die produk van hierdie proses is die kombinasie van Kruispad vir Kara, oorspronklik uitgegee in 2018, en Engel op die drumpel, uitgegee in 1999. Daar is nogal heelwat raakpunte tussen hierdie twee romans in die geestelike fiksie genre. Die hoofkarakters in albei is studente aan Tukkies en albei is pratige meisies wat die aandag trek van mansstudente wat sosiale en akademiese aansien geniet. Jannes Conradie en Hein Leroux deel egter ’n swakte: hulle is nie ouens wat erns maak met verhoudings nie.
Liriese taalgebruik en goeie kennis van die Woord asook die gawe om dit toepaslik in die storielyn te verweef, maak van Helene de Kock se boeke iets besonders, sonder om prekerig oor te kom. Haar karakters ly verlies, hulle voer ’n geloofstryd, het baie wroeging, en hulle moet indringend selfondersoek doen alvorens daar uiteindelik oorwinning kom. Vir die romantiese siele is daar ook die belofte van liefde wat oorwin.
Die Inspirasie-omnibus is uitgegee deur Lux Verbi, die geestelike druknaam van Jonathan Ball Uitgewers. Jy sal dit oral in goeie boekwinkels kan opspoor.

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Wat’s jou storie? Watermonster

Gozzle

We Grew a Dragon

Love is in the Little Things

Ning and the Night Spirits

I Love You to the Moon and Back

Wonder

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