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READING SUPPORT IN A BOX

The Afrikaans Learn to Read with Tippie the Elephant series has been a huge success for beginner readers, and the English Level 1 and 2 too. Now the Level 3 box set is out. Building on the first two levels, Level 3 also introduces some new language concepts. Additionally, the stories have been written to encourage inferencing and problem solving. There are 10 books in the box. Authors Jose Palmer and Reinette Lombard have years of experience teaching children who struggle with reading and spelling. R390, Lapa.

OFF TO (SMALL) SCHOOL

If your child’s first day at nursery school is looming, this book can make you (both) feel a little better about it. The gentle and fun narrative displays all of the exciting adventures that can be had. Chunky board books with flaps are always a hit with the preschool crowd. Find Spot at Nursery by Eric Hill, R170, Penguin.

WHAT’S A HUNGRY LEOPARD TO DO?

If you want to know why leopards lounge about in trees and baboons laugh so much, this one’s for you. We love books that feature local animals! Be ready to read it on repeat for the rest of the year. Baby Baboon by Mwenye Hadithi is on Exclusive Books’ list of 70 books to read before you grow up. R194, Pan Macmillan

Children’s Books.

LET YOUR FINGERS DO THE WALKING

Follow Me Farm invites children from 2 to 5 years to join Fran the farmer (nice stereotypebusting there!) and her animals for a busy day on the farm. Little fingers can follow the die-cut finger trails through seven mazes, from the big barn to the hen coop and more. Problem-solving skills are encouraged ,as well as hand-eye coordination. R150, Priddy Books.