Explore Africa's wildlife through the eyes of a southern African artist. Illustrated with watercolour images and includes notes on the animals featured. 32pp, UK. BAREFOOT BOOKS.

1995 1898000530 Paperback

Now in paperback. Children's picture book. Lyra's mother tells her she is a princess from Africa. But Lyra is not sure if real princesses live in the city and have freckles. So Lyra is brought to the Caribbean to meet her Taunte May and learn about her roots. Set in the United States and the Caribbean. Suitable for ages 0 5 years old. 28pp, USA. DOUBLEDAY.

2005 0552550337 Paperback

Ashraf is a boy much like any other child living in a major city. The city in question could be anywhere in the world - but it isn't, it's in South Africa. But where are the galloping zebra and everything else that we've come to expect from books on this amazing continent? A book for primary teachers when considering citizenship or for studying other cultures. African children live in cities like ours, wear clothes like everybody else. 32pp, SOUTH AFRICA. SONGOLOLO BOOKS.

2002 1990 1919888055 Paperback

Baba makes a special boat for Themba and Lindi to play with in the sea. But when it's time to go home, the little boat has disappe2004red. What will Baba say? Illustrated by Karin Littlewood. 30pp, UK. PUFFIN BOOKS.

Bernardi loves to play soccer and hopes to go to school one day. When his grandfather makes him a special gift to console him unexpected opportunities occur. 32pp, USA. LEE & LOW BOOKS. Ages 4-6

2008 2004 9781600602757 Paperback

A popular colour illustrated animal story about how the baboons outwitted the leopard. 32pp, UK. HODDER HEADLINE.

When a flash of lightning sets the plains alight, young rhino must run to the river to escape the flames. The crocodiles however are hungry. 30pp, UK. HAPPY CAT BOOKS.

1997 189924851X Paperback

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Children's picture book. A heart-warming story set in a South African township. Siziwe is expected to tend her brothers and sisters as their mother has gone far away to tend to their ill grandfather. Father is out at sea. The children are ravenous, but there is not a morsel of food in the cupboard. What will Siziwe do? She lights the primus, put a pot on and fill it with water. She is about to cook the best meal ever - the meal of hope! 32pp, SOUTH AFRICA. TAFELBERG.

Published in association with UNESCO, this originally illustrated book is the result of the first in a planned series of workshops convened by UNESCO for authors, illustrators and publishers of children's books in African and Arabic countries. The story was selected for publication by the participants of the workshop held in Namibia, and collectively illustrated under the guidance of the children's book author and illustrator, Meshack Asare. The narrative tells of three young sisters, Nafula, Ajambo and Samanya whose mother has died and father been made unem-ployed. The girls battle through life together hawking freshly made pancakes, in an effort to raise money to pay their school fees. They live in fear of their father wanting to get married again - to a woman: who subsequently becomes their dreaded stepmother figure. Then one of the girls, Ajambo, finds a lucky marble, and things slowly begin to look up for them. Col illus, 44pp, GHANA. SUB-SAHARAN PUBLISHERS.

Children's Picture Books. It's hot, hot, hot! So a small boy goes to the beach with his parents where he runs in the sand, jumps in the waves, and finds a deserted boat to play on. But suddenly he feels a little lost and has to call for help. 32pp, UK. BLOOMSBURY.

2005 0747546843 Paperback

A story about a young girl and the rabbits she gets as a gift, 28pp, UK. TAMARIND PUBLISHERS.

Ayoka has been left in charge of the family goat, but within minutes, the enterprising goat has vanished and is beginning to cause trouble in the market. Set in Nigeria. 32pp, UK. BAREFOOT BOOKS.

2006 2002 9781846860560 Paperback

The story of a cat and his search for a strong friend to take care of him. Will the chimpanzees, lions or elephants be the friends he is looking for? 32pp, GHANA. SUB SAHARAN PUBLISHERS.

2000 9988550189 Paperback Ages 3+

Chameleon is in a terrible colour muddle. His colour simply don't work. If Lion comes prowling Chameleon won't be able to hide. But here come Monkey and Meercat to save the day. 28pp, UK. LITTLE TIGER PRESS.

2004 1845060156 Paperback

Poor Chinye! Back and forth through the forest she goes, fetching and carrying for her cruel stepmother. But strange powers are watching over her… How Chinye discovers the magic of the gourds and transforms her life is enchantingly retold in this traditional West African story of goodness, greed, and a treasure-house of gold. 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

Chipo and Dambudzo set out in search of the big stone bird at Great Zimbabwe after Sekuru tells them the story of the bird that guided their ancestors across the veld to the Hill. All the mysteries of the ancient ruins come alive as the little princess and her friend, a weaver's son, slip away from their duties to climb the hill in search of the Bird. 32pp, ZIMBABWE. AFRICAN PUBLISHING GROUP.

The animals of the African jungle have decided to play hide-and-seek. As young readers turn the pages of this colourful hide-and-seek adventure, they will learn how different creatures hide and disguise themselves. And there's the added fun of finding the clever chameleon hiding on every spread! Search for a different animal on every spread! And don't forget about the chameleon! Colourful and detailed illustrations introduce animals native to the African jungle. 24pp, UK. BAREFOOT BOOKS.

2005 184148346X Hardback

Tale of a young Somali refugee adapting to his new life in Britain. Colour illus, 24pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

2002 0711219915 Paperback

Children's illustrated story about a young Nguni calf who questions his identity in relation to other cattle breeds from across the sea. His patient and loving mother listens to his praise-singing and then responds by telling him a tale of the origins and importance of his own breed, the indigenous Nguni. She also explains the names of his relatives and shows him the multi-coloured and patterned hides which make Nguni cattle unique. The 15 hand-painted original illustrations demonstrate the profound respect for Nguni cattle among the Xhosa peoples, explaining the importance and myths surrounding cattle to a new generation. 24pp, SOUTH AFRICA. JACANA MEDIA.

Children's picture book. The story of how clever little chameleon got the better of Leopard and Crocodile. 48pp, UK. HODDER HEADLINE.

Tale of two villages who come together, motivated and harnessed by the cross drums , because the drums call to each other and blend as one. And some say that the laughter which can be heard, is the laughter of the wise man who gave them the drums; and others believe the wise man is the ancestral king whose two sons founded the villages. 105pp, GHANA. SUB-SAHARAN PUBLISHERS.

Children's Picture Book. Elderly Gogo takes her great grand-daughter with her when she votes in South Africa's historic first elections. Illustrated by Sharon Wilson. 32pp, SOUTH AFRICA. TAFELBERG.

Waiting for the land to spring to life again after a terrible flood in the Valley of a Thousand Hills, Lindi and her grandmother try to earn a living doing beadwork. Life is hard, but then a dove, like Noah's, brings hope and special good fortune for Lindi and her loving Gogo. Set in South Africa. 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN LTD.

A children's story about the first animals that lived upon the earth such as Mbe, the ancestor of all tortoises, Anunu the father of all birds, Enyi, the elephant and Agu, the leopard. Illustrated with colour drawings. 31pp, NIGERIA. FOURTH DIMENSION.

1977 1979 9781560436 Paperback

Palo and Mala are two little elephants, very different in appearance and character. Their mother worries about how they will find happiness. This touching fable of how the African and Indian elephants find their homelands also shows siblings that there is no reason to be jealous of one another. 32pp, UK. BAREFOOT BOOKS.

2000 1841480533 Paperback

Elizabeti has a new baby brother named Obedi. Elizabeti watches Mama take care of him and wants to care for her own baby. She doesn't have doll, so she goes outside and picks up a stick. She tries to hug it, but it pokes her. Then Elizabeti picks up a rock. It's just the right size to hold and so she kissed it and named it Eva. Illustrated by Christy Hale. 32pp, USA. LEE & LOW BOOKS. Ages 4+

The story of Elizabeti's first day at school. She is very excited to go, but will she miss home and her family? 32pp, USA. LEE & LOW BOOKS. Ages 4+

There is a nest of white eggs in the hot sand, almost ready to hatch. But whose eggs are they? Will the animals guess what kind of babies are inside before the eggs begin to crack? Illustrated by Adrienne Geoghegan. 28pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

When a young boy forgets his flute in the yam field he rushes back to retrieve it, despite the dangers of meeting ghosts. What he discovers in the fields at night at first brings joy, but then tragedy to his family. 24pp, NIGERIA. FOURTH DIMENSION.

1979 1977 9781560444 Paperback

An inspiring parable of an eagle chick who brought up amongst chickens. Despite being assured by the farmer that the eagle thinks and behaves like a chicken and will never fly, a man teaches it how to soar. Foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

2001 2000 0711217300 Paperback

When a baboon tricks Gezani into giving him his bananas, Gezani must face his angry grandfather. So Gezani decides to trick the baboon in return. 32pp, UK. ALLEN & UNWIN.

2003 1865087203 Hardback

Gerald the Giraffe was not a good dancer and he dreaded the great Jungle Dance since all the other animals made fun of him. But the Cricket plays Gerald a new tune and shows him that anyone can dance when they find the music they love. This rhyming poem is best read aloud. 32pp, UK. ORCHARD BOOKS.

2000 1999 1841215651 Paperback

Ages 2-5

Mmutla the hare is cunning. When you have Ntsu the eagle soaring high in the sky looking for her supper, and Tswhene the baboon vowing to throw you off a cliff, you need all the tricks you can think of. When Mmutla the hare tricks Tlou the elephant and Kubu the hippo into having an epic tug of war, the whole savanna is soon laughing at their foolishness. However small animals should not make fun of big animals and King Lion, together with Tswhene the baboon and wise old Khudu the tortoise set out to teach Mmutla a lesson - but the clever hare is always one step ahead. 96pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN

The story begins, long ago when all the animals in the world were a dull and boring colour. When a cave full of colourful furs and skins is discovered, all the animals rush to make handsome new clothes. All the animals except the zebra who is so busy eating, he is left a few scraps of black cloth. 32pp, UK. HODDER HEADLINE.

1984 0340409126 Paperback

Dual language picture book. Handa and her friend Akeyo find two fluttery butterflies round the hen house, three strippy mice under the grain store, four lizards behind the pots, but where is Grandma's black hen, Mondi? Suitable for ages 2+. 32pp, UK. WALKER BOOKS.

Handa puts seven different delicious fruits in a basket to take to her friend Akeyo as a surprise. But Handa's walk takes her past a variety of animals, and the fruits do look very inviting. 30pp, UK. WALKER BOOKS.

1999 0744536340 Paperback

Join Handa as she goes about her everyday life in the third book of this popular series. Ages 5+. 64pp, UK. WALKER BOOKS.

New in paperback. Children's picture book. It's Jamela's birthday, and she and Mama are off to buy some new shoes. As soon as Jamela sees the Princess Shoes with their sparkly buckles and little satin bows, she falls in love with them, but Mama points out that she'll have to wear the shoes for school too, so a sad Jamela ends up with sensible black shoes. Alone in her room, Jamela tries her best to make the shoes look princessy with beads, glitter and glue - and only succeeds in making Mama very angry indeed. 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

A storybook about a head which rolls around, dreaming of the cherries and mangos he would eat if only had some arms. Soon he joins forces with a pair of arms, some legs and a body. However, how are they going to decide which parts go where? 32pp, USA. HENRY HOLT & CO. Ages 3 years +

Told from the perspective of a child on safari, this takes the reader on a journey through the grasslands of Africa to meet elephants, giraffes, zebras and many other creatures. But the animal to look out for is the hippo and finally, with a loud splash, you find him! 32pp, UK. BAREFOOT BOOKS.

Zoleka has something on her mind. So she walks quietly with her mother and her little brother to church. Will she remember all the words of the verse she has to recite for the Palm Sunday service? 32pp, UK. DAVID PHILIP.

2003 0864862342 Paperback

New in paperback. One day, Sieta's teacher takes the children to see the orphan elephants in a nearby elephant park. The moment Sieta sees the baby elephant Satara, and he looks soulfully at her, each recognises the sadness in the other. How Satara helps Sieta to forget her sadness and start living life afresh is sensitively told and warmly illustrated in a book which children will love both for its emotional impact and for its endearing portrayal of elephants. 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

Hippo is very hot on the plains, and would love to live in the water. So Hippo walks all the way to Ngai, the god of everything and everywhere to ask if he can live in the rivers, even though he isn't a fish. 32pp, UK. HODDER HEADLINE.

1987 1986 0340413913 Paperback

Crocodiles are crafty, monkeys are mischievous. But how loud is a lion? A crowd of colourful African creatures caper through this entertaining book, but none can compete with the terrifying roar of a lion! 24pp, UK. BAREFOOT BOOKS.

Hungry Hyena steals Fish Eagle's dinner and sets off a chain of events which leads to the hyena reaching for the moon with disastrous results. 36pp, UK. HODDER HEADLINE.

A beautiful, moving story in verse that builds from a child's simple wishes to more profound wishes for a better and more peaceful world. The verse is accompanied by vibrant and original portraits of African kings and queens. While showing traditions of royalty in Africa, award-winning author Tadjo subtly questions those who hold power everywhere, yet conveys a message of hope. With full-colour illustrations. Ages 5 and up. 25pp, UK. MILET PUBLISHING.

Animal tale for children about a young hyena. Col illus, 32pp, NAMIBIA. GAMSBERG MACMILLAN.

2006 9789991606385 Pamphlet

Imvula is a baby elephant. He lives with his family on the Pongola Game Reserve in Africa. There, he is learning about eating, playing, the strange habits of humans, and how to grow into a brave bull elephant like his father. Then one day, his mother, Curve, tells him that something very special is going to happen. But he will have to find out what it is for himself. This is Imvula's story and he is a very brave little elephant indeed. 80pp, UK. ATHENA PRESS

Mama is very pleased with the dress material show has bought for Thelma's wedding. Jamela can't resist wrapping the material round her, and before she knows it, she is sashaying down the road, proud as a peacock, to show Thelma her beautiful dress! When things go wrong, Mama is very sad indeed, but there's a happy ending just in time for Thelma's wedding day. 36pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

When the jam tin asks the teacup for her hand in marriage, she turns him down. The teacup thinks she is better than anyone else on the shelf. But the jam tin sees it differently. 24pp, SOUTH AFRICA, SONGOLOLO BOOKS.

Children's picture book. When little Tapir is woken by spider and led deep into the jungle, he meets all sorts of wildlife, who add their own rhythms to the wild song. 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

2005 1845074289 Paperback

Children's fiction. Kandu lives with his parents in a fishing village near a big lake. Kandu's father is a fisherman, and sometimes allows Kandu to accompany him to the shore. Kandu sits and watches the men, and women, and donkeys going about their daily business, or he plays with the other boys. One day, he starts helping a woman at the store to wrap fried fish, for which he was paid enough to buy sweets. He soon prefers this to going to school. But when his father and his teacher find out what he is doing, they are very angry. BNS, 44pp, KENYA. EAST AFRICAN EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHERS.

2004 2003 9966251650 Paperback

Kidogo doesn't want to be the smallest elephant. So he decides to go on a journey across the plains of Africa to find a creature who is smaller than him. On his way he comes across lions and giraffes and hippos, but all these animals are still bigger than Kidogo. It is only when Kidogo begins to look closer that he sees things, which help him to change his mind. And soon Kidogo realises that he has a place in the world no matter what his size may be. Ages 3+, 40pp, UK. BLOOMSBURY.

Baby Hippo stopped. He suddenly remembered something he'd forgotten to do. That morning he'd been in such a rush to go and play, he didn't give his mum a kiss! 24pp, UK. LITTLE HARE BOOKS.

2004 1877003514 Paperback

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This richly illustrated book tells the story of how Andile and his father make a beautiful kite. While flying the kite, its string breaks releasing the kite and taking readers on an epic journey across Africa. From the thundering Victoria Falls and the snow tops of Kilimanjaro, to the Sahara deserts and ancient Egyptian Pyramids, follow the kite's flight over some of the great landmarks of Africa. 32pp, SOUTH AFRICA. JACANA.

In the days long ago, Giraffe was the noisiest animal on the Great African Plain. He shouted a lot and he laughed all the time. This is the story of how the littlest Egret proved to Laughing Giraffe that you don't need to be loud to be heard. 32pp, UK. HODDER.

Newly reprinted. Lazy lion demands the animals build him a big house, but the proud lion is very difficult to please. 32pp, UK. HODDER HEADLINE.

2003 1990 0340565659 Paperback

For months the sun has burned down on Lila's Kenyan village. It is too hot to gather firewood, too hot to weed the garden, even too hot to milk the cow. Without rain the well will run dry and the crops will fail. Lila is so worried that when her grandfather whispers to her the secret of rain, she decides to go and talk to the sky herself. How Lila saves the village by telling the sky the saddest thing she knows is told in David Conway's elegant and spare prose style, which is complemented perfectly by Jude Daly's beautiful and poignant illustrations. 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

Gaps is in the midst of frantic, colourful wedding preparations. His big sister is about to get married. Now Gaps faces another problem: Father Nguni Bull has given him a brand new pair of trousers to wear to the wedding, but they are much too long! Gaps asks every cow in his family to shorten the trousers, but they are all too busy preparing for the wedding. Gaps gives up and goes to bed, leaving his trousers lying in the kitchen. Very early the next morning, as the cows enter the kitchen, they see the neglected trousers...and each in turn shortens them, with hilarious results. But Gaps comes out tops yet again! Illustrated by Shayle Bester. 32pp, SOUTH AFRICA. JACANA MEDIA.

2005 0439960754 Paperback

Far away in a land of hills and rivers, lived a girl called Makwelane. Her home was down in the valley where the mealie field weaved its way through the countryside like a big yellow snake. 28pp, SOUTH AFRICA. HUMAN & ROUSSEAU.

When her mother has a new baby, Elizabeti is given charge of her younger brother and finds it more difficult to take care him than it was to care for her rock doll. Will strike a chord in any child who has had to care for a younger sibling. 32pp, USA. LEE & LOW BOOKS.

How can Mama Panya cook pancakes for everyone when she has barely enough money to feed her son, Adika? Adika, one step ahead of her, knows how. A Kenyan story about the rewards of sharing. Includes a map, notes about Kenya and its people, and an easy to make pancake recipe. Illustrated by Julia Cairns. 40pp, UK. BAREFOOT BOOKS

Mama Sebona and her children lived on a hillside, a long way from the shop. The children always begged to go with Mama to the shop, but she thought they would get tired. No, Mama, said the children. We won't get hot, or tired, or complain. We are strong. We will help you carry the shopping, Mama. It will be heavy for you. So Mama Sebona said, Yes. 32pp, SOUTH AFRICA. TAFELBERG.

Picture story of Mbaba Mwana Waresa, a Zulu rain goddess who lives in a round hut made of rainbow arches. 32pp, UK. BAREFOOT BOOKS.

1996 1898000794 Hardback at Paperback Price

Suitable for ages 3+

In the cleft of a rock, on the crest of a hill, grows a tree that belongs to no-one and to everyone. When a little baby girl is found swinging in the branches of the tree, the villagers name her Tiranamba Adesimbo Mbobo and love her as if she were their own. But Tiranamba never speaks a word. When the life-giving tree is threatened, Tiranamba finds her voice, and her bravery saves the village. 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

Gaps and his cousin, Sugarbean, want to grow mealies and beans for the Farmers show. Will they win the prize for the best crop? By the authors of COOL NGUNI, THREE FRIENDS AND A TAXI and THE LONG TROUSERS. 32pp, SOUTH AFRICA. JACANA MEDIA.

Mali, the young meerkat doesn't enjoy looking after the young babies while the others go out to hunt. When, one day she decides to go out hunting on her own, trouble isn't far behind. 32pp, UK. HAPPY CAT BOOKS.

1998 1899248471 Paperback Ages 3+

Sunny the meerkat lives with his enormous family in the Kalahari desert. They are all very close, so close, in fact, that one day Sunny decides he's had enough and packs his bags. He's off to visit his mongoose cousins. But from the watery world of the Marsh Mongoose to the nocturnal lifestyle of the Malagasy Mongoose, Sunny just doesn't fit in. And who's that shadowy figure who seems to be following him around? Brilliant fare for children and adults. 32pp, UK. MACMILLAN.

Helen needs some special shoes for her auntie's wedding. She tries on all kinds of shoes at home, but some are too big and some are too small - and none of them are special sparkly shoes. So Helen and her mum take a trip to the market to see if they can find the perfect pair of shoes for Helen. 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

Takadu the aardvark cant sleep because he is afraid of the night monster. Noko the porcupine soon hatches a plan to cure him of his fear. Ages 3+, 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

Takadu the aardvark is organising a surprise fig party for Noko's birthday and he invites all the animals except greedy Hyena, whose manners are too terrible. Takadu spends a long hot day at the fig tree picking a great big basket of figs. But Hyena follows him secretly, determined to steal the figs and spoil the party. How Takadu manages to give Noko an exciting birthday is hilariously told, in this second of the series about the lovable Takadu and Noko. 32pp, UK, AGES 4+. FRANCES LINCOLN.

A tale about a young family who come to blows with a cruel money lender. 35pp, GHANA. SUB SAHARAN PUBLISHERS. Ages 3+

Gogo is old, but her face shines like new shoes. Shepherd likes taking his time, so he's the perfect person to help Gogo with her shopping. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the city, Shepherd is given a treat that will put a spring in his step. 36pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

The story of Sari, a young girl who hates to read aloud since she can't help but hesitate and stammer. However, when she begins to read Cinderella with her friend Ou Missus, she gains confidence in herself and her abilities. Set in South Africa. 28pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

A young South African boy sees a shooting star falling for his mother's new baby and watches the whole village come together to celebrate. 36pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

Siyolo's jersey is gone. The sleeve frayed and he used the wool to help other people who needed it more than he did. 32pp, SOUTH AFRICA. TAFELBERG.

The summer holidays are here and Jamela is bored as a girl can be! All she can think about is the Afro-Idols TV final - so when she lands a job at Divine Braids hair salon, she can't believe her eyes to see Afro-Idols celebrity, Miss Bambi Chaka Chaka, in the salon being coiffed. but while Jamela's idol dozes and Aunt Beauty designs her starry hairdo, a buzzy fly appears on the scene and threatens to ruin everything. Can creative Jamela save the day? 36pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

A story about a battle of wits between a crow and a frog. 20pp, TANZANIA. MKUKI NA NYOTA PULISHING.

The story tells of Syankombo, the youngest of three sisters. When the errant older sisters follow their new boyfriends with the intention of finding and marrying them, Syankombo goes after them. She uses her magic powers to save them from the boys who turn out to be lions. After many adventures she brings her sisters safely home. Syankombo is rewarded by her family and her community with a special egg. The egg grows bigger and bursts, and out of it come cattle, goats, chickens, sheep and many other riches and resources. Syankombo then goes on to become the first woman chief of her people. Translated from Tonga by Joseph Sibanda and Justin Knife. 20pp, ZIMBABWE. AFRICA COMMUNITY, PUBLISHING AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST.

Tawia lives in a fishing village near Accra. He helps on the beach, but his uncle thinks he is too young to go to sea; so he secretly makes his own little canoe with twigmen in it. But there is only a big sea, he cannot go out in it. But all the fishermen are so impressed, that uncle takes him to sea. 32pp, GHANA. SUB-SAHARAN PUBLISHERS.

New in paperback. A celebration of an oasis, for anyone that has ever wondered how anything survives in the desert. Includes facts about the Sahara and the Tuareg people. Illustrated in colour. 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

The well-loved words of Ecclesiastes take on new life and meaning in the sun-baked rural setting of a South African homestead. Sowing, planting and reaping through the temperamental wet and dry seasons, going to market, day-to-day dealings with neighbours and acquaintances, love and hostility, the joy of celebration and sadness of mourning with family and friends - Jude Daly shows an ageless world in miniature, jewel-like detail and colour. Accompanied by familiar text from the King James Bible. 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

Nii, a young boy from the West Coast of Africa, stows away on a ship bound for America, land of dreams. When he is thrown overboard to the sharks he is protected by a mysterious rainbow fish until he washes ashore on the South Coast of the Zulu Kingdom. After an initial misunderstanding over language and culture, Nii is accepted into the cattle herding community. He teaches these people to fish because 'sea never dry'. In turn, they teach him about cows because 'cattle is wealth'. When Nii has to go home, Tofi, the little girl who saved him, fights for his return. She is compelled to go on a pulsating search for the magical rainbow fish, and has to dance in fire. This richly-illustrated story will delight children and adults alike. Col illus, 48pp, SOUTH AFRICA. STE PUBLISHERS.

One rainy Saturday evening, Toko's dog Lucky begins to bark. Toko goes outside to see what is wrong. She hears meowing, and realises that it is the sound of kittens, who have been washed into a drainpipe by the rain. Suitable for ages 4 to 7 years old. 24pp, KENYA. EAST AFRICAN EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHERS. 9966251707

When tortoise is asleep he looks like a big rock and so bigger animals like Elephant are always stepping on him. One day Tortoise decides to play a trick on Elephant to teach him a lesson. 32pp, UK. HODDER HEADLINE.

1988 0340516240 Paperback

Five original stories exploring the spirit and beliefs of the Maasai. Map, gloss, 46pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN,.

Follow the adventures of a thirsty little mouse who wakes one animal up after another on his way to the river. Colour illustrations. 20pp, UK. TEMPLAR BOOKS.

When Mrs Zibi arrives to prepare the Christmas meal, Jamela decides to rescue Christmas, her chicken from the pot. She sets off with the chicken in her arms, and a trail of chaos follows. Set in a South African township. 36pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

Now in paperback. Children's Picture Books. Jamela isn't happy about her mother's plans to move to a new house. She loves their old house with its squeaky front gate to swing on and her bedroom window and the world she sees out of it. When Jamela becomes fed up with all the packing and fussing she hides away and falls asleep. Now the truck is packed and ready to go, but where is Jamela hiding? Set in a South African township. Suitable for ages 2 7 years old. 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

Children's fiction. Long ago, there lived a rich and beautiful cow and her daughter. Although the cow liked to stay clean, she and her daughter were lazy. So they set about finding an animal to clean up after them. Many animals try: elephant, giraffe, squirrel and hyena. But the cow is not satisfied and turns to the insect population. It is the resourceful beetle who is able to roll cow-dung into balls, in which she can lay her eggs to produce more beetles to work, wins. 22pp, KENYA. EAST AFRICAN EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS.