Stories

Saving The Sun, Read Along

Nov 9th, 2009 • Category: Stories

Saving the Sun, by Jenny Seed.



The Bride Who Had Nothing, Read Along

Nov 9th, 2009 • Category: Stories

The Bride Who Had Nothing, is a heart warming story by Selinah Motshidisi Sefako. This story includes an interactive read along.



The Magic Paintbrush, Read Along

Nov 9th, 2009 • Category: Stories

The Magic Paintbrush, by Jeane Maclay-Mayers and Tyrone Appollis is about a boy who learns how to paint things the way he wants.



The TV Star, Read Along

Nov 9th, 2009 • Category: Stories

The TV Star, by Barbara Hutton, Gcina Mhlophe and Sindiwe Magona is about a young girl following her dream and becoming a huge success.



Horns Only, Read Along

Nov 9th, 2009 • Category: Stories

Horns Only, by Fathoma Dada, Gcina Mhlophe and Leoni Hofmeyr is beautifully illustrated and teaches us that no matter what we look like, we are all equal.



Alfie Finds a Home, Read Along

Nov 9th, 2009 • Category: Stories

Alfie Finds a Home, by Connie September is a story about animals and their different habitats.



Hare Helps

Nov 1st, 2009 • Category: Stories

In this re-telling of an old African folk tale, Kraka the witch puts a curse on Gondo’s family. Hare hears the curse and decides that he will try to break the curse. He selflessly makes it his mission to be as stupid as he can be. When he is about to give up, he does a very stupid thing with very pleasing results.



Betty’s Braids

Oct 27th, 2009 • Category: Stories

Betty’s Braids, a story about a beautiful young girl who learns that she is perfect the way she is. By Tracy Blues, Gcina Mhlophe and Sindiwe Magona.



Bongi on the Bus

Oct 25th, 2009 • Category: Stories

Bongi sets off alone on a bus trip to visit her sister in the city. The bus breaks down and she has to get off the vehicle. A swarm of angry bees attack the passengers and Bongi’s knowledge of the insects helps the panic-stricken adults! Bongi eventually arrives safely at her destination.



The Ngesi Family fun Run

Oct 4th, 2009 • Category: Stories

Thando decides to organise a fun run for the community. He does not initially get the support of his reluctant brother, Sizwe, but he advertises it anyway. The race is a huge success and the brothers learn how important siblings are.