Today is World Book Day and to celebrate we are sharing 8 South African children's book authors that you will find on our bookshelf this month. Obviously, there are many more talented local writers but these are the titles currently being enjoyed in our home before...
Tween must reads: 5 Books to help get difficult conversations started
We've always been a "chatty" family trying our best to keep conversations with our girls open and honest but, at times, it's been challenging knowing when to bring up a new topic, especially with younger siblings near. It is however very important to us that we form...
FREE Resurrection eggs printable + “Local” Easter Finds
As our girls grow older we consciously move towards incorporating more Biblical meaning and symbols into our Easter celebrations. All in an effort to keep Jesus the focus. Resurrection Eggs are anything new. A quick google search renders millions of results. I however...
First African languages bilingual dictionaries for young learners
Almost three-quarters of South Africa’s emergent literacy learners cannot read for meaning in their home language by the end of Grade 3. The main reason being that these young learners have weak language skills and lack sufficient vocabulary and grammar knowledge to...
Free printable Reading Logs to help foster a love for reading
Emma Cox said it best... "Reading is the most powerful gift we can give a child: it puts stardust in their imaginations." Reading does exactly that, and so much more. It helps us build a better future for ourselves as well as those around us. That's why as parents, we...
Book club: Best personalised kids books made in South Africa
One of our favourite family birthday traditions is giving the girls a book instead of a card. Each year we pick a favourite or special read that the girls will keep and maybe even read to their own kids one day. We make sure to include a personal message as well as...
Book Club: Best Earth Day Books for kids
22 April 2021 is world Earth Day. A day aimed to raising awareness about climate change and global warming. A day to celebrate our beautiful planet and also an opportunity to educate ourselves on ways we can protect the environment. An easy way to start this journey...
Book Club: 10 inspiring books every girl needs to read
It’s 2021 but somehow women all over the world are still being stereotyped, still being told what they can and should do. What they should wear and what’s considered appropriate and ladylike. Individuality is rarely celebrated. And with social media rising, the...
Celebrating South African Children’s Books this National Book Week
7-13 September 2020 is National Book Week and it's also Heritage Month. What better way to celebrate than by honouring a few of our current favourite South African Children's Books? There are many, but for this month we are focusing on 5 that have captivated our...
Best Busy Books for kids and why they are a must!
Whether you're planning a trip by car or air... A dinner somewhere "less than child-friendly"... Need your little one to play quietly during church or other silent gatherings or maybe just as an extra something fun to pass the time during rainy days or while waiting...
Frozen 2 Books available at Exclusive Books
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Exclusive Books and Penguin Random House SA. Frozen mania has set in... Or maybe it just in our home but after seeing the movie, our girls are "gaga" for all things Frozen, all over again! And the Frozen 2 Books available at...
Best Books of 2019: Our TOP PICKS from Exclusive Books
When it comes to gifts... Books are never a bad idea! That's why I got so excited when Exclusive Books asked me to share our Best Books of 2019 picks from their Christmas Catalogue. I can't wait to add some of these to our collection! Our top 5 Best Books of 2019......