Let’s be Friends
Making friends isn’t always easy. But let’s try!
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
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Let’s Party!
I could go as a superhero. I could go as a bunny – or a birthday cake! I have so many ideas … How will I decide?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
Lions are Always Brave
This little lion wants you to know that lions are strong, fast, and most of all, brave. But what is that storm cloud on the horizon? A story about who we are and who we think we should be
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
Little Goat
Little Goat wanders off to look for the sweet grass and doesn’t realise how far she is from Mother Goat.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
Little Sock and the tiny creatures
It’s wash day for the Socks, but where has Little Sock gone?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
Maddy Moona’s Menagerie
It’s Maddy Moona’s birthday and she really wants a pet! But which silly animal will picky Maddy get?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 7–12岁
Mama Antelope’s House
Someone is in Mama Antelope’s House. Who could it be? All the animals try to open the door but only Baby Antelope knows how.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
Mama, What’s For Lunch?
Join Thabo and his sister Tumi for magical lunches with Mama!
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁
Matthew is up!
Matthew wakes up with the sun. But he is the only one!
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁
Meerkat magic
Bonke and Peo don’t know what’s at the top of their favourite hill. What will they find if they’re brave enough to climb it?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
Mina and the Birthday Dress
Mina finds it hard to choose a dress for her special day. After giving Mum a tough time, Mina finally makes a choice.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
Miss Tiny Chef
Miss Tiny Chef is only eight years old. She does things other little girls wouldn’t do. Armed with a talking mingling stick that shares all its great recipes with her, Kasini stirs up a special surprise meal for mummy.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 7–12岁
Monkey business
In the wild, every day is a busy day – especially for monkeys. What keeps them so busy?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
Mrs Penguin’s Perfect Palace
The Penguin family lives on the beach, surrounded by rubbish. Until one day, Mrs Penguin says: we need a house! But how will they build one?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
MUD!
Things get messy when Zama’s new friend gets her into trouble with Mama. How can she make it stop?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
My Special Blankie
Lerato’s world is made extra special by Mama and a colourful blankie. What is your special thing?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁
No!
A certain little girl is in the habit of saying ‘No’. She says it a lot. In fact, all of the time. One day though, she is faced with a very tempting question and can’t help but say ‘YES!’ Perhaps saying ‘Yes’ isn’t so bad after all.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
O Rain Come
It’s so hot! Lilato and Mayamiko are bored. Ndo-ndo! But what is that sound?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
Open the door
When Olwethu opens a magical door she is taken on an adventure.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
Ouma’s amazing flowers
Ouma has amazing flowers! Robyn wants to pick them all …
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
Oyisa and the Giant Tree
Oyisa loves fruit, but she never knew seeds could be so magical! When a seed grows into a giant tree, she finds herself high above the ground. What surprises will she uncover?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
Pako the Pigeon Disappears
When Pako the Pigeon goes missing, Namwayi and Dairine can’t fi nd her in the garden or the sky. But Cat saves the day.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
Palesa Can Walk!
One-year-old Palesa spends the night before her birthday wide-eyed with excitement. She can’t wait to find out what each of her friends will bring her. But what will be the biggest surprise of all?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁
Play with me
All Jabu wants to do is play diketo. But everyone is busy. What is he going to do?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
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