When Thulani tires of having to milk his cow, he exchanges it for a goat, the goat for a sheep, the sheep for three geese, until all he has left is a packetful of sunflower seeds. Set in Natal, this is a comic story in the South African tradition.

Read Write Inc. Comprehension: Module 3: Children's Books: The Gift of the Sun Pack of 5 Books

Children's Books

Stewart, Dianne

Geography & Cultures

Oxford University Press, USA

Thulani wants to spend more time in the sun and less time doing chores around the farm, so he makes a series of lopsided exchanges in an attempt to simplify his life, until all he has left is pocketful of sunflower seeds that, once sown, prove surprisingly useful.

Gift of the Sun: A Tale from South Africa

Literature & Fiction

Farrar. Straus & Giroux

The Little Library Life Skills Kit (along with the Literacy and Numeracy Kits) was initially developed to respond to a need for high quality, indigenous books for the younger members of our communities. After ten years successful use in schools, the kits have now been revised to meet the changing needs of learners, schools and the new education policies. The Life Skills Kit focuses on promoting life skills to learners of five to nine years of age, as stated in the National Curriculum Statement. Remembering Grandmother gently handles the concept of death as a part of life; a sad, but in this case, natural event. Although there is real sadness, there is also comfort and support from family and friends. The story shows learners that there is a cycle to life.

Remembering Grandmother Big Book Version (English) (Little Library Life Skills)

Education & Reference

Cambridge University Press

The Dove

A visiting dove provides the answer to Grandmother Maloko's financial problems when floodwaters destroy her crops

Animals

Greenwillow

After floods devastate the area of South Africa where Lindi and her grandmother live, a dove lands near their home, and they make a beaded dove to remind themselves of their visitor.

A stunning new cover, design and format brings African Myths & Legends, a combination of two earlier publications (Daughter of the Moonlight and Other African Tales and South African Myths and Legends), to life. It is a spellbinding and fascinating collection of tales that will enliven the imagination of young readers. Vividly illustrated, the book sustains the intrigue of storytelling that has been passed on from generation to generation. The magic lies in deciding whether the stories are fact or fiction. The book offers an explanation for the mysteries people encountered in their ordinary daily lives and the norms and social practices that have emerged from these events. Using historical events as a backdrop, yet weaving in fantasy and magic, these extraordinary tales are not only interesting but also highly informative and educational.

African Myths & Legends

Heale, Jay

Classics

Penguin Random House South Africa

Folktales are timeless and, although a product of a particular culture, they have universal relevance because they give insight into the human condition. In Folktales from Africa, award-winning South African author Dianne Stewart has retold stories from the African continent.

Folktales from Africa

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

In the words of author Dianne Stewart, 'African proverbs reflect both the past and the present, and are as relevant to contemporary society as they were to traditional society.' As with so much of African culture, proverbs have been passed on in the oral tradition so it's rare to find such a treasure trove as this; from across Africa, Dianne has compiled a fascination collection. The text is given in the language of origin, an English translation and an explanation of the meaning. The proverbs are divided into subject groups such as human nature, family life, good fortune, time, animals and nature. Whether you're looking for that special African gift or would like to add to your own collection of reference books, Wisdom from Africa is an excellent choice.

Wisdom from Africa: A Collection of Proverbs

The Boy Who Hated Insects

Terrible floods in South Africa’s Valley of a Thousand Hills have destroyed the crops and left the ground too wet for planting. As Lindiwe and her grandmother wait for the fields to dry, they try to earn a living by selling their beautiful beadwork to tourists in Durban. They meet with no luck until one day, a dove lands in the yard, bringing inspiration and new hope to Lindiwe and her loving Gogo. Jude Daly’s beautiful illustrations enhance this sensitive story, which raises awareness about flooding, fair trade, and rural South Africa in a child-friendly manner.

Science, Nature & How It Works

Frances Lincoln Children's Bks

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Read Write Inc. Comprehension: Module 3: Children's Books: The Gift of the Sun Pack of 5 Books

Gift of the Sun: A Tale from South Africa

Remembering Grandmother Big Book Version (English) (Little Library Life Skills)

The Dove

The Dove

African Myths & Legends

Folktales from Africa

Wisdom from Africa: A Collection of Proverbs

The Boy Who Hated Insects

The Dove