Multilingual Story Supplements

In this edition, we explore the usefulness of picture books AND chat to a talented FUNda Leader who writes poems. We feature three new stories: 'Nicholas and the wild ones' written and illustrated by Niki Daly (Jacana Media), 'That's better' by William Gumede and Alzette Prins (Jacana Media) and 'Why monkeys live in trees' by Nicky Webb and illustrated by Richard Mackintosh. In addition, we have our popular Get Story Active ideas as well as a fun drawing and writing activity!

In this edition, we talk about how to get your little reluctant readers to start engaging with books – using gentle encouragement and read-aloud sessions! We also feature Mzwandile Lugogo, one of our first FUNda Leaders, and the powerful work he’s doing in his community! PLUS we have yet another three stories to keep you and your little ones entertained: ‘The tooth fairy’ by Zama Nkosi and illustrated by Heather Iggulden, ‘Lazola’s lost goat’ by Dorothy Dyer and illustraed by Jesse Breytenbach (Camridge University Press) AND ‘How the ostrich got a long neck’ by Wendy Hartmann and illustrated by Jiggs Snaddon-Wood.

In this edition, we talk about how you can create a culture of reading in your home, and we celebrate the launch of our amazing FUNda Leader campaign! Take a look at thr colourful launch, as well as details on how YOU can become a FUNda Leader too. We also have three new stories for you: ‘Helga’s big splash’ by Matthew Kalil and illustrated by Archie Collier,  ‘Tam on top’ by Kerry Sadien and illustrated by Jesse Breytenbach, AND ‘A ghost in Granny’s pyjamas’ by Kai Tuomi and illustrated by Margiet Brink and Leo Daly.

In this edition, we celebrate Literacy Day and how we can all work together to make South Africa a literate country, as well as our new partnership with Blind SA! PLUS you can take a look at three beautiful, new stories: ‘All the magic in the world’ by Wendy Hartmann and illustrated by Niki Daly (Songololo), ‘Knock knock’ by Carole Bloch, illustrated by Alzette Prins (Jacana Media), AND ‘Thoko’s first library book’ by Niki Daly.

In this edition, we teach you how you can become a star storyteller! We also feature Melusi Sibiya, CEO of Times Knowledge Learning Foundation, who is passionate about making a difference in his community! We feature a story sent to us by an avid reader, AND we have another three new stories for you: ‘Together we’re strong’ by Liesl Jobson, Alice Toich and illustrated by Nazli Jacobs, ‘Old stockings, please’ by Nanziwe Mzuzu and illustrated by Tasia Rosser AND ‘Koketso loses the chickens’ by Patricia de Villiers and illustrated by Vian Oelofsen.

In this edition, we explore how stories have the power to create long-lasting social change! We speak to the heroes at Bookdash – talented individuals who come together to create beautiful books for kids around the country and the world. PLUS we feature another three stories: ‘Stronger than a lion’ by Sindiwe Magona and illustrated by Neil Blomkamp, ‘Is there anyone like me?’ by Fred Strydom, Jess Jardim-Wedepohl and illustrated by Stephen Wallace (Bookdash) AND ‘The best detective’ by Wendy Hartmann, illustrated by Rico.

In this edition, we explore the importance of fathers and other male reading role models in children’s lives.  We also look back at this year’s incredible World Read Aloud Day and the record that Nal’ibali broke! PLUS we feature three new stories just for you: ‘The first day of forever’ written by the children of Arniston (Parliamentary Millenium Programme and SundayTimes ReadRight), ‘Shongololo’s shoes’ Megan Lötter Jacqui L’Ange and Marteli Kleyn,  and ‘Stone soup’ by Helen Brain and illustrated by Alzette Prins.

In this edition, globally renown storyteller Gcina Mhlophe discusses the powerful stories of Africa that changed her life.  We feature our recommended schildren’s books on our ‘Bookshelf’ section, PLUS we feature three new stories: ‘Kasanko’s dream’ by Gcina Mhlophe and illustrated by Lalelani Mbhele, ‘I will help you’ by Andrea Abbott, Olivia Villet and illustrated by Fathima Kathrada, AND ‘The glass mountain’ by Kai Tuomi, illustrated by Tamsin and Natalie Hinrichsen.

In this edition, we explore what Nal’ibali means when we say “reading for enjoyment” – you’ll be surprised at its power! We also introduce you to the new platform we’re on – WeChat! We also have some beautiful Mother’s Day card ideas, PLUS three new stories: ‘The great big fish’ by Ann Walton and Trish de Villiers, ‘Granny’s place’ by Nonhlahla Dlamini and Pinkie Wilson, ‘A salad with eight colours’ by Helen Brain, illustrated by Rico.