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Nal’ibali supplement, edition 16

In this edition, we discuss the 'signs' that your child's literacy is developing and introduce a new Story Star, the Brain Feed Reading Club. The featured story is ‘Hic…hic…hiccups!’ by Dianne Hofmeyr (Cambridge University Press), PLUS read part two of the read-aloud story, ‘The smell thief’ by Joanne Bloch.

Nal’ibali supplement, edition 15

Edition 15 is all about libraries! We share tips on how to make the most of your local library and showcase Story Star, school librarian Letta Machoga. The featured stories are ‘A good plan’ by Kerry Saadien-Raad and Randy Lightley (Cambridge University Press) and part one of the read-aloud story ‘The smell thief’ by Joanne Bloch.

Nal’ibali supplement, edition 14

Want to get involved in or support a reading club near you? In this edition, check out our simple ways to become part of a reading club. PLUS enjoy a new featured story, ‘Twisted tales’ by Jenny Robson (FunDza); as well as a new read-aloud story, ‘One more’ by Lisa Greenstein and Nikki Jones (Cambridge University Press).

Nal’ibali supplement, edition 13

In this edition, meet South Africa’s famous storyteller, Gcina Mhlophe! Then enjoy ‘The snake chief’ by Dianne Pitcher (from: ‘Madiba Magic’ by Tafelberg Publishers), and part two of our read-aloud story ‘Haruki's tail’ by Joanne Bloch.

Nal’ibali supplement, edition 12

Get our tips for reading with 6 - 9 year olds and in celebration of Roald Dahl Day, we speak to Emma Lakey – a young fan of his books. The featured cut-out-and-keep story is ‘Lizo's song’ by Christopher Hodson and Elizabeth Pulles (Cambridge University Press) with part one of a new read-aloud story to enjoy: ‘Haruki’s tail’ by Joanne Bloch.

Nal’ibali supplement, edition 11

In this special Literacy Day edition we share top tips on how to grow children’s literacy and feature an interview with literacy NGO, the Family Literacy Project. The featured story is ‘Mama Mabena's magic’ by Dianne Hofmeyr and Karen Ahlschlåger (Cambridge University Press). The read-aloud story is ‘The colour of love’ by Ntombizanele Nkence (NAB Publishers).

Nal’ibali supplement, edition 10

Our 10th edition shows you how to make the most of story time, with activities to do before, during and after reading. The featured story is ‘The zebra and the hyena’ by Lesley Geekie Dawe and Nikki Jones (Jacana Media), and we share part two of the read-aloud story ‘Feleng learns to read’ by Joanne Bloch.

Nal’ibali supplement, edition 9

Learn all about reading with emergent readers (3-6 year olds), then be inspired by Story Star Jama Wezo, a father who bonds with his child through bedtime stories. The featured story in this edition is ‘How the hippo lost its fur’ by Jean Mbonyi and Jean Fullalove (NAB Publishers), and the read-aloud story is part one of ‘Feleng learns to read’ by Joanne Bloch.

Nal’ibali supplement, edition 8

In this edition, we discuss how and why to share books with babies and toddlers. Meet our Story Star of the week, inspiring mom Sindiswa Mondi, who has read to her baby since birth. And cut out and keep ‘Can you?’ by Carole Bloch and Wendy Hardie (NAB Publishers), or enjoy part two of the read-aloud story ‘The truth tree’ by Nola Turkington (Stories that Talk - Heartlines).

Nal’ibali supplement, edition 7

This week’s edition explores how to get storytelling with children, as well as how to use the Nal’ibali reading-for-enjoyment supplement in your reading club. PLUS features the story ‘Father snail’ by Xolisa Guzula and Turiya Magadlela (NAB Publishers), and the read-aloud story, part one of ‘The truth tree’ by Nola Turkington (Stories that Talk - Heartlines).

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