Sam’s Treasures
What treasures did Sam find in the park?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
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Sbu’s Special Shoes
Sbu’s little brother finds Sbu’s favourite shoes. When he tries them on, he discovers something very special about them.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
Searching for the Spirit of Spring
Nkanyezi can’t wait for the Spring festival, but the people of Ndlovu have lost their spirit of celebration. She must go in search of the spirit of Spring. What will she find?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 7–12岁
Senzo and the Sun
The morning sun creeps over the horizon and peeps through the leaves, waking Senzo. Gogo’s rooster shakes his wings, stretches his neck and crows, Koek-a-loek-a-loo! Join Senzo and the sun as they journey through the day.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁
Shhhhh!
Shh! Baby is asleep! Why is everyone making so much noise?
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Shongololo’s shoes
Shongololo has lost his shoes, and the other animals are NOT being very helpful. Will he ever find them?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
Sindi and the Moon
Sindi buzzes with colourful songs and dance. Will starting school end all that?
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Sing to me
Mama loves to sing all day, especially to Baby.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁
Small Bird’s Big Adventure
Small Bird loves the Giant. But where is the Giant? Small Bird goes on an adventure to find her.
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Tata comes home
Dali can’t wait for Tata to come home for the weekend. What will they do when he arrives?
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Teju’s Shadow
Teju is worried. Something keeps following him! What could it be?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
Thato’s Birthday Surprise
It is one week until Thato’s Birthday. His mama tells him he will have a big surprise. What will it be?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
That’s not Thabi, That’s a hippopotamus
Lucy can’t find her sister Thabi. But everywhere she looks there’s a suspicious hippopotamus. Does the hippo know where Thabi is?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
The Best Gift
Jibraan explores his many talents and gifts. He loves learning new skills. But what’s the Best Gift of all?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
The Best Nest
Two birds go on a quest to find the best nest ever.
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The best thing ever
Muzi loves to build with his toys. But when he leaves them behind to travel to uGogo’s house, he discovers something very special about the world. And he learns something new about himself.
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The Bounce
Black Dog is unhappy. He is lonely and everyone seems to be having more fun. So, he bounced … and bounced … and bounced …
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The boy who only ate pancakes
Rekai only loves to eat pancakes, so Mom finds a way to make them even better!
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The Elephant in the Room
Lindi finds a very large elephant in her room. But is it really there if no one else believes in it?
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The Great Cake Contest
Who will win the Great Cake Contest? A sweet story about a little boy who wants to make the best cake.
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The New Road
Chapansi is worried about inswa when the new road is built. But the inswa have a plan.
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The Pumpkin Chase
Oh no, the naughty pumpkin pie thief is running away with Miss Sunflower’s pie! Will you help to catch the crook?
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The Sausage Dog
Thembsie really wants a dog, but she can’t have one. So Thembsie comes up with a plan of her own.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁
The Sea
On a very hot day, a child goes to the sea, where she discovers a game she can play with the waves.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁
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