Baby Animals – A very cute non-fiction book for early grades (aimed at Grade 1) about baby animals. Another great creative commons book from Mustard Seed Books. By: Mustard Seed     Text and Images from Baby Animals Here is a baby cat. A baby cat is called a kitten. Here is a baby dog. A …

There’s numbers everywhere, but Zanele can’t see them. Help Zanele see numbers and count along in this fun early maths book. Another great book from Bookdash. Illustrated by Hanrie Coetzee Written by Laura de Lange Designed by Arthur Attwell Edited by Catherine Deiner with the help of the Book Dash participants in Grahamstown on 12 …

The paths of two young women weave around each other, bringing them together then pushing them away from each other—will they remain apart forever?

A chase with a dog ends up in a humorous adventure. The three little kittens are running from a dog, so fast they don’t stop for anything, until they are trapped, will the dog catch them? Or will there be a happy ending? Sample Text from Three Little Kittens One day three little kittens meet …

The Red Raincoat – A present of a new raincoat makes Manu wish for Rain. This book combines rhyme, days of the week, and weather for a great learning experience. Another great creative commons book from Storyweaver. Also available in German. By: Kiran Kasturia, Zainab Tambawalla   Sample Page from The Red Raincoat: On Sunday, Manu’s …

Save the Planet is a short simple book for young children, and beginner ESL readers, promoting values of conservation and ecologically-friendly behaviour. This book teaches children ten important lessons about conservation and actions that can help preserve and conserve our natural environment and the resources, for those of us, people and animals, who inhabit it. …

What is Christmas all about? Is it the presents, and the candy, and the snow – do you even have snow? Or is it about sharing, giving, loving, and growth? Is it about toys or is it about family and fun? This short photo book is designed for young children and children learning to read, …

At bathtime for Chunnu and Munnu there is tons of fun, splashing, scrubbing, followed by dinner and bedtime. Bathtime for Chunnu and Munnu is a fun story perfect for bedtime or anytime, teaching toddlers about routines. The simple language and repitition also makes it great for learning to read age children to read to younger …

An interactive look at thriving in life with lessons and tips aimed at Gen Z readers.

The Eyes-Wide-Open series aims to guide Gen Z readers through the essential steps of self-discovery and personal growth, starting with understanding their identity and the world around them. It then helps readers define their goals and dreams, equips them with practical life skills, and emphasises the importance of consistency, perseverance, and resilience in overcoming challenges. The book encourages living with purpose and integrity, highlights the value of holistic well-being, and inspires a mindset of lifelong learning and curiosity, ultimately empowering young people to navigate life’s journey with confidence and adaptability.

A folk-tale style children’s story about how the rain began, featuring Big Fish and the moon. This book made it to number 1 for Amazon Kindle best sellers in Japan for it’s category, and has very beautiful simple water colour and ink drawings that children will love. By: Ahmad Amani