Multilingual Story Supplements

In this edition, we provide tips on motivating children to read; and we introduce Story Star, Faith Shabangu – a reading role model who volunteers at reading clubs in her community. Our read-aloud story is ‘Clever busy bee’ by Awebahe Johannes Hoeseb and Brendan Ruiters (Zigzag books), and the cut-out-and-keep story is from Sonny Jim, written by Robin Malan (Songololo/Shuter and Shooter).

Literacy development doesn’t just take place at school! Read our tips for nurturing literacy at home. ‘What are you doing?’ by Carole Bloch and Nikki Jones (Jacana Media) is the cut-out-and-keep story for the week; and we provide a blank book for your child to create their own read-aloud story!

In this edition, we share our top tips for creating a print-rich environment, perfect for encouraging children to keep on reading. Our cut-out-and-keep story is ‘You can dance’ by Michael Williams and Louisa Gerryts (Cambridge University Press); PLUS the read-aloud story is part two of ‘The girl who didn't want to grow up’, written by Veronique Tadjo (Jacana Media).

Do you know how to tell if your child is becoming an independent reader? We outline the signs in this edition. ‘Finding Aunty Joan’ by Jenny Hatton and Joan Rankin (Jacana) is the cut-out-and-keep story; and we feature part one of the read-aloud story ‘The girl who didn't want to grow up’, written by Veronique Tadjo (Jacana Media).

In this edition, we look at ways to explore the world with children through books. The cut-out-and-keep story is ‘Who's afraid of the dark?’ by Dianne Stewart and Joan Rankin (Jacana Media). The read-aloud story is part two of ‘Mini meerkat’, as retold by Joanne Bloch.

Find out how to source reading material for your reading club or classroom, and read all about our World Read Aloud Day event: with your help, we read to nearly 13,000 children! Our featured story is ‘Oh no!’ by Carole Bloch and Nikki Jones (Jacana); and the read-aloud story is part one of Mini Meerkat, as retold by Joanne Bloch.

In this edition, we share simple yet effective storytelling tips. The featured cut-out-and-keep story is ‘Terrible graakwa’ by Janine Corneilse, Marcelle Edwards, Jamela January, Shirley de Kock and Terry Milne (Cambridge University Press); and the read-aloud story is part two of ‘The lion and the monkey’ by Ikeogu Oke.

We celebrate SA Library Week with 10 reasons to use your library! Then we chat to librarian Peggy Landman for tips on setting up the perfect school library. Our cut-out-and-keep story this week is ‘The little red hen’ by Margie Orford and Karen Lilje (Jacana Media); and the read-aloud story is part one of ‘The lion and the monkey’ by Ikeogu Oke.

This week we discuss ways to explore stories with children and we celebrate Dr Seuss’ birthday. Our featured cut-out-and-keep story is ‘Chameleon's clever trick’ by Monika Hollemann and Helen Pooler (Cambridge University Press). The read-aloud story is ‘The patient emperor’ by Jay Heale (Cambridge University Press).

This special edition is all about World Read Aloud Day, and the importance of reading aloud! We share our top 10 tips on reading aloud, and introduce Story Star Ikhwili Elementary School, where children read aloud to other children. Our featured cut-out-and-keep story is ‘A gold star and a kiss for Thoko’ by local author Niki Daly. The read-aloud story is part two of the ‘The rain bird’, retold by Joanne Bloch.