Multilingual story supplementsBrowse our archive of Nal'ibali reading-for-enjoyment story supplements available in 10 language combinations.
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).
Afrikaans, English (PDF)
Sesotho, English (PDF)
isiXhosa, English (PDF)
isiZulu, English (PDF)
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.
Afrikaans, English (PDF)
isiXhosa, English (PDF)
isiZulu, English (PDF)
Sesotho, English (PDF)
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.
Afrikaans, English (PDF)
isiXhosa, English (PDF)
Sesotho, English PDF)
isiZulu, English (PDF)
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.
Afrikaans, English (PDF)
Sesotho, English (PDF)
isiXhosa, English (PDF)
isiZulu, English (PDF)
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).
Afrikaans, English (PDF)
isiXhosa, English (PDF)
isiZulu, English (PDF)
Sesotho, English (PDF)
In this edition, we talk about bringing home stories during the holiday period. This means time to relax a little as we enjoy being with family and friends, and more time to spend with stories and books! In our Story Corner, we have a story called ‘A promise is a promise’ by Wendy Hartmann, PLUS our cut-out-and-keep story entitled ‘The feast’ by Jude Daly and Jiggs Snaddon-Wood.
Afrikaans, English (PDF)
isiXhosa, English (PDF)
Sesotho, English (PDF)
isiZulu, English (PDF)
In this edition, we explore how stories can be used to heal and support children through difficult times. We also chat about our new and improved reading-for-enjoyment cellphone app with Mxit Reach, PLUS we share the cut-out-and-keep story entitled ‘A fish and a gift’ by Liesl Jobson, Jesse Breytenbach and Andy Thesen (BookDash).
Afrikaans, English (PDF)
isiXhosa, English (PDF)
isiZulu, English (PDF)
Sesotho, English (PDF)
In this edition, we celebrate picture books for International Picture Book Month. We also speak to South Africa’s famous author Niki Daly, PLUS we feature the exciting cut-and-keep story by Daly called ‘Next stop – Zanzibar’ (Pan Macmillan).
Afrikaans, English (PDF)
isiXhosa, English (PDF)
Sesotho, English (PDF)
isiZulu, English (PDF)
This edition features a compelling article about the importance of sharing stories. We also look back on our 2nd birthday earlier this year, and share the cut-out-and-keep story called ‘Lazy Mr. Sloth’ by Paul Kennedy, Nick Mulgrew and Graham Paterson (BookDash/Paperight).
Afrikaans, English (PDF)
Sesotho, English (PDF)
isiXhosa, English (PDF)
isiZulu, English (PDF)
In this edition, we take ‘Story Power’ even further by exploring how, when and where to share stories with children. In our Nal'ibali Bookshelf, we celebrate Gcina Mhlophe's birthday,,PLUS we check out the cut-out-and-keep story called 'Come Back Cat', written by Karen Lilje and Nicola Rijsdijk, and illustrated by Sam Scarborough (BookDash/Paperight).
Afrikaans, English (PDF)
isiXhosa, English (PDF)
isiZulu, English (PDF)
Sesotho, English (PDF)
In this edition, we celebrate Nal’ibali’s “Story Power: Bring it Home” national awareness campaign, and look at how we use stories to explore our lives – past and present – and to dream about our future. Our cut-out-and-keep story is ‘Jojo’s wire car’ by Veronica Lamond (Random House Struik), PLUS we share an exclusive interview with the author about her career as a writer and illustrator.
Afrikaans, English (PDF)
In this issue, Gcina Mhlophe speaks to us about the heart of storytelling in Africa, and how our heritage and roots are imparted in every African tale. Actress, “Survivor” contestant and author Bonnie Henna writes about how reading aloud is the best way to spend time with your kids. And our cut-out-and-keep story is the beautifully-illustrated piece called ‘Shorty and Billy Boy’ by Gerard Sekoto (Jacana Media).
Afrikaans, English (PDF)
Sesotho, English (PDF)
isiXhosa, English (PDF)
isiZulu, English (PDF)
In this edition, we explore the importance of family stories and how they impact childrens' ideas of forgiveness, perseverance and honesty. We share some interesting facts about world-famous children's author Roald Dahl in celebration of his birthday. In addition, our cut-out-and-keep story is the heartwarming tale called ‘Theo and the Cat burglar’, by Wendy Hartmann and Joan Rankin.
Afrikaans, English (PDF)
Sesotho, English (PDF)
isiXhosa, English (PDF)
isiZulu, English (PDF)
In this edition, we explore the significance of Literacy Day: the role that reading and writing has in our lives, and the importance of global literacy. We also speak with 13-year-old Ammaarah Galant, who is the Public Relations Officers for the Young Authors Club in Cape Town, who tells us why she loves reading. And we feature the vibrant cut-out-and-keep story called ‘I know that!’, by Maryanne Bester and Shayle Bester (Jacana Media).
Afrikaans, English (PDF)
isiXhosa, English (PDF)
isiZulu, English (PDF)
Sesotho, English (PDF)
In this edition, John McCormick, author of ‘Dad, Tell Me a Story’, talks about how telling children stories at a young age gets them excited about reading stories later on in life. We share inspirational pieces of writing and drawing from two of our readers PLUS check out our cut-out-and-keep story ‘Tuft and Patch Play Games’ by Wendy Hartmann.
Afrikaans, English (PDF)
isiZulu, English (PDF)
isiXhosa, English (PDF)
Sesotho, English (PDF)
In this edition, we discuss how you can get your children to use writing as a means to explore and express themselves. We also speak to illustrator Mieke van der Merwe, an art student at the University of Stellenbosch, about the influence of reading on her childhood and creativity. And we share the cut-out-and-keep story ‘It Wasn't Me’ by Glynis Clacherty and Tasia Rosser (Heartlines) is full of colourful illustrations and life lessons.
Afrikaans, English (PDF)
Sesotho, English (PDF)
isiXhosa, English (PDF)
isiZulu, English (PDF)
In this edition, we speak about the importance of learning life lessons through reading. In addition, the classic tale ‘Rapunzel’ gets a local twist, as we give children the chance to read the South African version – ‘Refilwe’ by Zukiswa Wanner and Tamsin Hinrichsen (Jacana Media).
Afrikaans, English (PDF)
Sesotho, English (PDF)
isiXhosa, English (PDF)
isiZulu, English PDF)
In this edition, Babalwa Shota, Assistant Editor at ‘Sunday World’, speaks to us about the importance of books to bond with one’s children. We feature feedback from our readers, PLUS we share the beautifully-illustrated cut-and-keep story ‘The lion and the little brown monkey’ by Tshepo Mokono and Vusi Malindi (Heartlines).
Afrikaans, English (PDF)
isiXhosa, English (PDF)
Sesotho, English (PDF)
isiZulu, English (PDF)
In this edition, we offer tips and tricks to help get your kids to treasure books. We also look back at the launch of our Children's Literacy Charter, and share the cut-out-and-keep story called ‘Books are friends’ by Carole Bloch and Alzette Prins (Jacana Media).
isiZulu, English (PDF)
Afrikaans, English (PDF)
Sesotho, English (PDF)
isiXhosa, English (PDF)
In this Father’s Day special edition, we share advice from US author John McCormick about the importance of getting dads to read to children, PLUS how they can start a storytelling tradition at home. We feature Story Star, Simon Tau, a reading dad and leader of the successful Glen-Cowie Fun Fun reading club; and we enjoy the special teen-read ‘The skin I live’ in by Francesco Nassimbeni (FunDza) in celebration of Youth Day. We also feature the read-aloud story, ‘Stella gets stuck’ by Lisa Greenstein (Zigzag Book).
isiXhosa, English (PDF)
isiZulu, English (PDF)
Afrikaans, English (PDF)
Sesotho, English (PDF)