Multilingual Story Supplements

In this edition, we focus on exploring the world through books. We take a look at how different kinds of books – for example, biographies, traditional stories and information books – explore topics in different ways. The three new stories we have for you are: ‘The fish and chicken’s wedding’ (Book Dash); ‘Champion of the night’ (Heartlines) and ‘The leopard, the otter and the mouse’.

This edition is all about Heritage Day. We use stories to make sense of our lives and storytelling is central to our heritage as South Africans, Africans and human beings. To celebrate Heritage Day, we have three new stories for you and the children in your life: ‘Spider, the drummer’ (Nal’ibali); ‘Orange’ (PRAESA) and ‘The sky is falling down’.

In this edition, we celebrate International Literacy Day and take a look at the roles that reading and writing play in our lives. We have all you need to make a ‘Reading is out of this world!’ poster and the exciting new stories we have for you are: ‘Graça’s dream’ (Book Dash); and ‘Hanna’s friends’.

In this edition, we talk about the importance of family stories. Whether it's an old folktale, or a story of how your parents or grandparents met, or simply a funny tale told by someone in your family, they are powerful! We also reflect on World Read Aloud Day 2017, and the huge impact we were able to make with your help. PLUS we have three new stories for your and the children in your life: 'The African orchestra' by Wendy Hartmann, Joan Rankin and illustrated by Marlise Joubert, 'Where's is daddy?' by Xolisa Guzula and Mandi Mbude, illustrated by Carolize Jansen, AND 'Bhuti rabbit's boring day' by Helen Brain, illustrated by Samantha van Riet.

This edition is all about #CatchMeReading in May! Whether you it's you, your child or a stranger you ask, we want to see photos of people getting caught reading! The best photos will WIN the #CatchMeReading competition and recieve a beautiful book hamper. This month is also about Mother's Day, so we have some fun and sweet Mother's Day card ideas. We also feature three new stories: 'Who is our friend' Gerhard Van Wyk, Jade Mathieson and illustrated by Lara de Groot (Bookdash), 'The market superman' by Ignatius Mabasa and illustrated by Joseph Mugisha (Heartlines) PLUS 'The best street in the world' by Kirsten Hartmann, illustrated by Johann Strauss.

In this edition, we explore the power of reading aloud. We interview FUNda Leader, Mihlalikazi Khumalo, about her passion and commitment to literacy activism PLUS we have another three stories for you: 'An extraordinary egg' written by Leo Lionni and illustrated by Marlise Jouber (Jacana Media), 'Animals' written by Jude Daly and illustrated by Alet Kruger (Jacana Media), PLUS our final story 'Storm' written by Jude Daly and illustrated by Alzette Prins.

This edition celebrates Dr. Seuss's Day! We also answer useful questions from our readers with topics ranging from finding stories to the best way to tell your children exciting stories. In addition to our Get Story Active section, we also have THREE new stories for you. Read 'A little ant's big plan' written by Candice Dingwall and Steven McKimmie, and illustrated by Telri Stoop (Bookdash), 'Life's lost and found' written by Sindiwe Magona and illustrated by Heather Iggulden (Heartlines) AND 'Tortoise and the birds' written by Nicky Webb and illustrated by Jiggs Snaddon-Wood.

It's the World Read Aloud Day edition! We'll inspire you with activities, tips and advice on how to make World Read Aloud Day 2017 the biggest one yet! Find out how to sign up with thousands of Nal'ibalians and help us break last year's record. Our cut-out-and-keep story has been specially written for WRAD: 'The best sound in the world' written by Niki Daly and illustrated by Rico. PLUS there's two additional stories to read aloud: 'Lara, the yellow ladybird' by Catherine Holtzhausen and Martha Evans, and illustrated by Nadene Kriel (Bookdash) as well as 'The bouncing cabbage' by Helen Brain and illustrated by Vian Oelofsen.

Happy New Year! In our first 2017 edition, we'll help you set some exciting new year reading goals for your and your little one. Take a look at our new radio story timeslots to tune in, AND enjoy another three stories to kick off the year! You'll find 'Mu's wolf problem' by Maria Lebedera, 'There must be a rainbow' by Sinomonde Ngwane, Nerissa Govender and Thulisizwe Mamba (Bookdash), 'Everyone's special' by Kai Tuomi and illustration and Natalie and Tamsin Hinrichsen.

This edition is all about the fun and excitement of the holiday season - with the added joy of stories and reading! With 20 super easy and fun holiday reading activities, you'll be set for Decemeber! We have three new stories for you: 'Amazing daisy' by Nozizwe Herero and Siya Masuku, illustrated by Leona Ingram (Bookdash), 'Zama and the clean enough stuff' written by Fiona Jackson and illustrated by Diek Grobler (Heartlines), PLUS 'The best, best friend' written by Jude Daly, illustrated by Magriet Brink and Leo Daly.