July 21 - Ballito Umhl

Little reads
Looking for some great books to motivate reading? Here
are a handful of fabulous kiddies reads (with giveaways)
written by local authors that will open the doorway to
turning your little one into a voracious reader.
My Family of Superheroes
“Every child, irrespective of gender or
race, will find themselves in situations
that test their self-confidence and
courage,” says author Zinhle T.
Matthews. “Wouldn’t it be amazing
if they had a fool-proof, lifelong tool
to use in these circumstances? A
potent mantra which could lift them
above self-doubt and fear into a
position of power, well equipped
to take on the world – and win!” Her
beautifully illustrated book, My Family
of Superheroes, focuses on how
positive phrases can help children
realise their inner strength and
potential. It tells the story of Precious
who, inspired by her mother, uses
positive affirmation to overcome her
insecurities and doubts. The book is
available at Amazon, Ethnikids, Book
Circle Capital and other selected
bookstores and is set to be translated
into various languages, and to be
converted into an audio book.
Details: FB: Zinhle Superheroes IG: @
myfamilyofsuperheroes
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Luna Learns About Viruses
Learning about the coronavirus and
coping with lockdown has been
overwhelming for us all, especially
children. With this in mind, Hillcrest
mother of two, Shareez Bagaria,
used her spare time to write about
viruses, as she educated her curious
children Luna (4) and Shay (11). Her
handwritten notes have been turned
into an exciting book titled, Luna
Learns About Viruses. Aimed at the
foundation phase age group, the
book is written in a simple rhyming
style, is easy to read and remember
and is designed to be both a teacher’s
aid and a parental guide. The book’s
big, bold, beautiful illustrations are
the artwork of Shareez’s niece, Gianna
Naidoo. The book is also being
printed in isiZulu. It can be bought
online at www.madeindurban.co.za
for R175 and delivery is free across
South Africa.
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Gone Little Cat
Gone Little Cat is Blythedale author,
Gustav Preller’s fifth book. But it’s
his first for children. Aimed at 10 to
15-year-olds, the book (which tells
the story of a highly-pedigreed,
pampered cat who gets lost in a
forest and has to learn to live in the
wild) has been very well received by
both children and adults who’ve been
the storytellers to little ones. All the
animals in the story have names and
personalities. They all talk and the
dialogue is great! Their very existence
is threatened by powerful predators
... humans … and the animals
embark on a fateful course of action.
While the environmental theme of
deforestation is contemporary and
relevant, Gone Little Cat is also about
growing up, understanding that one
doesn’t have to be the same to be
friends and, through courage and
resilience, finding one’s self in a world
that contains both good and bad.
It’s beautifully illustrated by a Kenyan
artist, David Wachania, the book is
available at all Ballito book stores and
most book stores nationwide for R195.
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