May 21, 2013

From around the world

Enjoy nine fun-filled animal adventures. Gathered from cultures all over the world, the traditional tales teach the importance of community, bravery, kindness, and a sense of humor. Book with double CDs edition includes stories read by Naomi Adler.

Ages 5 to 11 years
Retold By: Naomi Adler
Illustrated By: Amanda Hall

Price: R175

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Say it with dance! This gorgeous collection will enchant young dancers with stories from eight cultures, including the Polka in the Czech Republic, Limbo in the West Indies and the Waltz in Germany. Book with CD editions include stories read by actress Juliet Stevenson.

Ages 8 and up
Written By: Jane Yolen, Heidi E.Y. Stemple
Illustrated By: Helen Cann
Narrated By: Juliet Stevenson

Price: R215

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Chug along with a farmer and his tractor on this multi-season animal adventure! A busy farmer picks up fifteen animals along his route, but when his trailer hits a stone, chaos ensues. This colorful book combines simple counting instruction with humor, repetition and rhythm to encourage learning fun. Book with CD edition includes song sung by acclaimed children’s performer SteveSongs.

Ages 3 to 7 years
Written By: Jan Dobbins
Illustrated By: David Sim
Sung By: SteveSongs

Price: R95

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Enter a magical forest where a woodcutter is granted one wish after saving the life of a fairy. The woodcutter must make a difficult decision when faced with the needs of his wife, his father, and his mother. His ingenious and touching choice is at the heart of this traditional tale. Book with CD edition includes story read by actress Niamh Cusack.

Ages 4 to 9 years
Retold By: Tanya Robyn Batt
Illustrated By: Nicoletta Ceccoli
Narrated By: Niamh Cusack

Price: R175

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Gallop into worlds of adventure and magic. The eight stories in this collection were gathered from sources around the world, and each feature informational notes about the different breeds of horse. Book with double CDs edition includes stories read by Ellen Verenieks.

Ages 8 and up
Retold By: Josepha Sherman
Illustrated By: Linda Wingerter
Narrated By: Ellen Verenieks

Price: R145

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Act out each of the imaginative selections in this hand-sewn anthology. The forty rhymes and games encourage active play and participation with step-by-step instructions to follow. Book with CD edition includes songs and rhymes performed by Susan Reed.

For babies to 5 years
Illustrated By: Clare Beaton
Sung By: Susan Reed

Price: R200

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Ride along with the beautiful princess and the majestic white bear on a voyage in the snowy north. When the young princess inadvertently betrays the mysterious white bear, she must prove her loyalty and strength through a series of trying tasks, in order to regain her lost chance at happiness. Book with CD editions include story read by actress Miranda Richardson.

Ages 5 to 11 years
Retold By: Tanya Robyn Batt
Illustrated By: Nicoletta Ceccoli
Narrated By: Miranda Richardson

Price: R95

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A Mathemagical Tale

Practise your maths skills while enjoying this quirky take on ‘The Princess and the Pea.’ The King and Queen and their three sons are on the search for a real princess, but it is only the Queen who knows the secret. After the story, there is an opportunity for readers to test their counting skills with fun number games. Book with CD edition includes story read by actress Juliet Stevenson.

Ages 4 to 9 years
Written By: Brenda Williams
Illustrated By: Sophie Fatus
Narrated By: Juliet Stevenson

Price: R

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Tales to Read Aloud

Delight in reading these quirky tales aloud to the under-five crowd. Each of the seven stories imparts an important lesson while using humour and loveable characters to keep listeners engaged. Book with CD editions include stories read by Hugh Lupton.

Ages 3 to 7 years
Retold By: Hugh Lupton
Illustrated By: Sophie Fatus

Price: R130

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