A very busy day!
Today is a very busy day. Come to town with Mama and me!
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
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Everyday Learning Stories for Kids
Explore free English picture books tagged Everyday Learning, with story summaries, suggested ages and clear source and license details.
Browse 51 English-language books selected using our catalogue’s editorial theme labels. Themes are editorial suggestions, not publisher categories. Each book page includes its creators, source and applicable license.
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Everyday Learning Stories for Kids
51 books · English-language titles
Baby’s First Family Photo
Baby’s family is excited about their first family photo. What will Mama, Papa, Big Sister, Baby and Gogo wear?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English
Joanna’s Grannies
Joanna has two grannies. They are very different but they both love her the same.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English
Just Like Me
It’s Rahah’s birthday party. Mum wants to know who she will invite. Will they all fit in?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Karabo’s Question
Little Karabo watches all the grown-ups in her family, and wonders, ‘What do I do? What do I know?’
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Lesedi’s Sandbox
Lesedi dreams of going to the beach. He wants to feel the sand between his toes and build a sandcastle. So his parents come up with a plan…
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Little Shoots
Layo can’t wait to grow. But just like the bamboo seeds he and grandma plant, it might take a little longer than he wants!
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Lonwabo’s Recipes
Lonwabo loves helping grandmother grow vegetables to make delicious meals for the family. He dreams of opening a restaurant one day and cooking just like his granny.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 7–12岁 · English
Look out, Luthando!
Luthando is very good at listening and very good at smelling, but he’s not so good at looking where he is going. He walks into puddles and bumps his head. What could be the problem?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
My Special Hair
A story about my special hair. How special it can be. So many types of special hair. Just look around, you’ll see.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Samoosas!
Chop! Shake! Fold! Amir’s samoosas aren’t perfect triangles, but Grandma knows: different can be delicious.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Tumi Goes to the Park
It’s Tumi’s first visit to the park. She’s so excited, there are many adventures. She might even make a new friend…
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Zanele sees numbers
There are numbers everywhere, but Zanele can’t see them.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Zibu and Zizo
Zibu and Zizo are twin brothers. They are similar, but different. Being different is not bad, it’s great.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Auntie Boi’s Gift
Auntie Boi has sent a present from Kenya. Kopano and Rea go to town to pick it up. What a journey!
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
I don’t want to go to sleep!
Nandi doesn’t want to go to sleep. No way! She wants to go on an adventure. Join Nandi as she lets her imagination run wild and free.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
I want to!
This cute little baby knows exactly what she wants. She wants to eat, she wants to play, and she wants to read a book with Mama!
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English
It’s my birthday!
Zingisile’s birthday falls on a school day this year. How will he celebrate?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Khaya Wants to Row
When Khaya sees rowers on TV, he starts dreaming of being a rower one day. Mkhulu plans a special surprise – what will it be?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
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 · English
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 · English
Matthew is up!
Matthew wakes up with the sun. But he is the only one!
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English
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 · English
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 · English
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 · English
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 · English
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 · English
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 · English
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 · English
Shhhhh!
Shh! Baby is asleep! Why is everyone making so much noise?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English
Sindi and the Moon
Sindi buzzes with colourful songs and dance. Will starting school end all that?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Sing to me
Mama loves to sing all day, especially to Baby.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English
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.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
The boy who only ate pancakes
Rekai only loves to eat pancakes, so Mom finds a way to make them even better!
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
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.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Tig’s World
If the world is round, why don’t the people on the bottom fall off? Tig’s mom has one answer, and her dad has another. Who’s telling the truth?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 7–12岁 · English
Tikky! Boom! Tish!
Everyone can make music! Just say: Boom! Tikky! Wubba! Tish!
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English
Tlotlego’s Tea Party
Tlotlego is hosting a tea party! But something strange keeps happening while he is setting the table.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Tone’s Big Drop
Tone the raindrop is wondering what’s way down there on the ground. She and her friend Nyunyu go on a journey to find out.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
What if…?
Nandi is wondering all sorts of strange things about the world. And it begins with a simple question: What if…?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
What’s In The Pot?
Sam can’t wait for supper. What’s in the pot? Wait and see.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
When I grow up
I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. Can you help me choose?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Where is Lulu?
Where is Lulu and why is she hiding?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Who takes the train?
Naledi is taking the train for the first time and wonders what kind of people she will see. The train is full of surprises!
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Whose shoe is this?
Fezile rummages under the bed to help Gogo find her shoes. He finds many others instead. Who do all these shoes belong to? And where do they carry the people who wear them?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Yes you can!
Join Teacher Langa’s class as they share what they want to be when they grow up.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
You! Yes You!
Hi! I’m fighting a monster, and I need you to help me. Yes, you!
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Knight Times
Why do dragons always have to ruin everything? Now Lilly and Thinama need to chase down this troublesome reptile and restore the magical ruby to its rightful place.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Bathtub Safari
A familiar bath-time setting becomes imaginative play, connecting everyday routines and pictures.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English
How about you?
Short questions and familiar actions encourage children to answer and act along.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English
The Red Raincoat
Manu eagerly waits for rain so he can wear his new red raincoat. A playful week of questions leads to an unexpected ending.
CC BY 4.0 (story and original illustrations) · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English