Multilingual Story Supplements

This edition celebrates the importance of mother-tongue literacy! We also feature the cut-out-and-keep story ‘One dark, dark night’ by Lesley Beake and Paddy Bouma (Cambridge University Press), and part one of the read-aloud story ‘The rain bird’, as retold by Joanne Bloch.

In our 25th edition, we discuss the benefits of re-reading books with children, and we feature the story ‘Wait and see’ from the Smart Kids collection (Pearson). PLUS the read-aloud story called ‘Riddles’ (Little Hands Trust) in the Story Corner.

In this edition we discuss how it’s never too early and never too late to start reading to a child! We meet Story Star, The Little Moon Reading Club, AND enjoy the story called ‘I could be anywhere’ by Catherine Groenewald (Jacana Media), as well as part two of ‘Squirrel and the sun’ by Joanne Bloch.

In our first edition of 2013, we share our 12 New Year’s reading resolutions. We also introduce Story Star, Paperight, an organisation trying to revolutionise people’s access to books. We feature two new stories: ‘The little lost goat’ by Amanda Jesperson, Sive Sonto, Caroline Mjindi, Brian Prehn and Alida Bothma (Cambridge University Press) AND part one of the read-aloud story, ‘Squirrel and the sun’ by Joanne Bloch.

In this edition, we discuss how to help children cope with life’s challenges using books and stories. We share 30 holiday reading and writing activity ideas, PLUS we offer a new featured story, ‘Nosipho comes to stay’ by Sarah Oosthuizsen (Jacana Media), as well part two of the read-aloud story, ‘Running for life’ by Gisella Winkler (Cambridge University Press).

In this edition, we share 10 tips for reading aloud at home and at reading clubs. We also feature two great stories: the cut-out-and-keep story ‘Crocodile's sore tooth’ by Fundisile Gwazube and part one of the read-aloud story ‘Running for life’ by Gisella Winkler, both published by Cambridge University Press.

In this edition, discover how to help your children learn to write for real reasons; enjoy the cut-out-and-keep story, ‘Just now, Ben’ (Smart Kids: Pearson), and the read-aloud story, ‘Listen’ by Carole Bloch, Xolisa Guzula and Jean Fullalove (PRAESA).

In this edition, read an extract from Jay Heale’s book, ‘Hooked on books’ (Metz Press); meet Story Star Luleka Mehlomakhulu, a volunteer at KwaFaku Reading Club and cut out and keep our featured story, ‘Scary footsteps’ by Lindi Mahlangu, Lungi Maseku and Joan Rankin (Cambridge University Press). You can also enjoy part two of our read-aloud story, ‘The ugly duckling’ by Sindiwe Magona (Jacana Media).

Edition 18 shares ideas on how to use the Nal'ibali supplement in your reading club. We share a new story, ‘Dorothy's visit’ by Sally Ward and Marjorie van Heerden (Cambridge University Press); and part one of the read-aloud story, ‘The ugly duckling’ by Sindiwe Magona (Jacana Media).

In this edition, check out our top tips for keeping older kids reading. The featured story of the week is ‘Jingle-jingle in my pocket’ by Catherine Groenewald (Jacana Media). PLUS enjoy a new read-aloud story, ‘Number one washerwoman’ by Jay Heale (Three Clever Thinkers).