Publisher's Synopsis
Embark on a linguistic journey with this captivating South African Stories book, for children all around the world who are in Kindergarten to Year 2.
Meticulously crafted from over 40 years of fireside and bedside storytelling, by South African author Joan Bottriell and thoughtfully edited and published in Memoriam by her grandson Axel Sigur Starviking, this collection is more than a series of fables.
Each chapter, dedicated to a different letter of the alphabet, is replete with words commencing with its respective letter. From 'Adam and Annie's Adventure' to 'The Zebra That Wasn't Real, ' children will be enthralled by enriching vocabulary and engaging tales, with uniquely South African animals, in famous locations around South Africa.
There are also corresponding A to Z colouring-in pages included in this book, for scanning and printing for use in class or at home. And an 'About the Author' section with photographs of Joan Bottriell and her family.
This lovingly curated book is an indispensable tool for educators and parents aiming to enrich their child's language skills and lexicon, and is not merely a book, but a portal to a world of words, making learning through these delightful fables both interesting and effective.