Multilingual Story Supplements

This edition celebrates mothers as crucial reading role models! Smangele Mathebula, mother and Campaign Driver for Nal’ibali, shares her experience of the importance of being a reading role model. We show you how to make a Mother’s Day card, PLUS we feature 3 new stories: 'The hyena and the seven little kids' by Carole Bloch and illustrated by Hannah Morris (Jacana Media), 'The party' by Gcina Mhlophe and illustrated by Arnold Birungi (Heartlines), as well as ‘Mama gets muddled’ by Nicky Webb and Jiggs Snaddon-Wood. Remember to keep an eye out for our fun literacy activities in between!

In this edition, we explore how stories impact your child’s brain. Our news corner highlights the in-flight magazine that Nal’ibali and South African Airways have created to promote the power of stories! We also feature 3 new stories: ‘Sizwe’s smile’ by Vianne Venter and illustrated by Genevieve Terblanche (Bookdash), ‘Thunder and lightning’ by Daphne Paizee and Kathleen Arnott, illustrated by Colette Kemp (Cambridge University Press), PLUS ‘The king of the birds’ by Joanne Bloch, illustrated by Tamsin Hinrichsen. You can end off the fun with all our Story Power literacy activities!

In this edition, we talk about the way books shape how we think and feel and how they allow us to dream and to imagine. We also feature our children's literacy rights poster for the very first time, as well as 10 ideas for World Book Day! You can also enjoy the cut-out-and-keep story 'Tortoise finds his home' by Maya Fowler and Katrin Coetzer (Bookdash), PLUS 'Joseph’s cradle' by Jude Daly and illustrated by Magriet Brink. In addition, we also feature the story 'Hare and hedgehog' by Elaine Ridge, illustrated Mieke van der Merwe.

In this edition, we explore ways to use libraries to spread the power of stories! We also speak to librarian of the year, Cape Town Library Manager, Flippie van der Walt, about the role libraries play in shaping communities. PLUS we feature the cut-out-and-keep story called 'Theo and the circus cat' by Wendy Hartman and Joan Rankin (LAPA Publishers). In our Story Corner, we feature 'The donkey library' by Monica Brown, illustrated by Alzette Prins.

In this edition, we look at how to select books for different age groups and feature some of our favourite children’s stories to choose from! PLUS enjoy the cut-out-and-keep story 'Ouma Ruby's secret' by Chris van Wyk and Anneliese Voigt-Peters (Pan Macmillan) – a fun and easy story to read with little ones! In addition, we also feature 'I love bananas' by Zukiswa Wanner and Marna Hattingh - the ideal little story for babies!

In celebration of International Fairytale Day, this edition is dedicated to the power of fairytales and folktales in every culture. We feature an interview with 12 year-old author Kiera-Lee Hayes, who wrote her very own local version of 'The Gingerbread Man' called 'The Boerewors Man'! The cut-out-and-keep story is 'The three Billy Goats Gruff' by Carole Bloch and Shayle Bester (Jacana Media).

In this edition, we talk about the importance of Mother Tongue Day and how crucial it is to preserve and protect all languages for children’s literacy development! We also speak to author Zanele Ndlovu on how to share stories with your children, and feature the cut-out-and-keep story, 'UMakhweyane UHadi' by Zanele Ndlovu and Charlotte Hill O’Neal (Izilimi Zase-Afrika). In our Story Corner, we feature Part 2 of 'Phindulo and the pumpkin' by Kai Tuomi.

In this edition, we look at how reading stories to children can help them develop skills they need to succeed in science. We also share from parents what stories have done for their children. PLUS we feature the cut-out-and-keep story, 'Jeff and George and the Totem Pole' by Emily Child and Julia Anastasopoulos (Penguin Books South Africa). In addition, we feature Part 1 of the story 'Phindulo and the pumpkin' by Kai Tuomi in our Story Corner.

In this edition, Nal'ibali answers some of your most frequently asked questions about reading and stories, PLUS we feature the cut-out-and-keep story called ‘How lion got his roar’ by Gcina Mhlophe and Magriet Brink. In our Story Corner, we feature Part 2 of 'A little bit' by Wendy Hartmann.

In the first edition of 2015, it's all about putting stories at the centre of your home. We provide easy reading resolutions to ensure that books are a part of your child's life, we review our ‘Story Power’ billboard campaign, and present our newest story: ‘A House for Mouse’ by Michele Fry, Amy Uzzell and Jennifer Jacobs (BookDash).