"This unusual, thought-provoking story begins with an old woman telling a tale to a group of children in a playground. One of the boys can’t understand what she is saying, so another offers to translate. The old woman’s tale is inspired by the Tower of Babel story: In the days when everyone spoke the same language, the people built a tower to reach God. But God was annoyed and sent a dragon to destroy the tower, then created new language ..."
Fiddle Dee Dee!(First Edition) von Dianne Hofmeyr, PietGrobler Hardcover, 32 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2019 von Otter-Barry Books ISBN-13: 978-1-910959-75-6, ISBN: 1-910959-75-8
"Fiddle dee dee! Monkey up a tree. Lucky monkey! Lucky me!Luckiest monkey in the whole country.Monkey is delighted to find a musical bow and plays it happily until he attracts the attention of Cheetah and Lion. They both want the bow for themselves, but once Monkey starts to play, no-one can stop dancing - even if they want to!"
"In 1838, Robert Schumann composed a 13-piece piano work which he entitled Kinderszenen (Scenes from Childhood). He later added individual titles for each movement, after his wife Clara commented that he sometimes seemed like a child himself. These 13 pieces depict the daily life and experiences of a child, as well as his relationship with his parents and with his own world – as seen from a nostalgic adult’s perspective. Philip de Vos wa ..."
"After attending an exhibition of the work of his late friend Viktor Hartmann in 1874, Mussorgsky composed a piano work which in 1922 was orchestrated by Ravel and then became world renowned. With his rhymes Philip de Vos has modernised this piece by making it accessible to modern readers, while still maintaining the feeling of this classic masterpiece. The witty and smart Pictures at an Exhibition follows the visitor as he moves from on ..."
Die Voeltjies Se ABC (Hardback) von PietGrobler Hardcover, Veröffentlicht 2011 von Protea Boekhuis, South Africa ISBN-13: 978-1-86919-508-3, ISBN: 1-86919-508-6
Who is King? And other tales from Africa von Beverley Naidoo, PietGrobler Hardcover, 72 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2015 von Frances Lincoln Children's Bks ISBN-13: 978-1-84780-514-0, ISBN: 1-84780-514-0
"A Children's Africana Book Awards Best Book 2016 All kinds of animals are featured in these ten sparkling stories from all over Africa, by an award-winning author and illustrator. Find out what happens to Lion when he challenges Elephant and discovers who is the real king of the savannah; laugh along with Tortoise as he bewitches the animals in Tiger's work-party with his irresistible music; find out why Hippo has no hair, how Elephant ..."
"Python has wrapped himself around the melon/mango/pomegranate tree with its delicious fruit, and he won't share the fruit unless the animals can tell him the correct name of the tree. Elephant, Monkey and Zebra each in turn visit Lion, who alone knows the name of the tree. But every time, the animals forget the name on the journey back to the tree. Then Tortoise, the slowest, smallest animal goes to Lion - and sings a special song to re ..."
Aesop's Fables (The Classics) von Beverley Naidoo, PietGrobler Hardcover, 48 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2011 von Frances Lincoln Children's Bks ISBN-13: 978-1-84780-007-7, ISBN: 1-84780-007-6
""A little mouse saves the life of a great lion; hungry Grasshopper, too lazy to store food, gets no mercy from the industrious ants; crafty Jackal tricks Klipspringer to escape death - but is himself tricked by the cock and the dog?. Here are 16 of Aesop's wise, witty and timeless fables, portrayed for the first time in an African setting. This is an exciting new interpretation of one of the world's great classics. This unique story co ..."
"For this celebration of our Earth — and the most topical theme of our time — distinguished anthologist Wendy Cooling has chosen poems to make children look, think, and ask questions. Why are trees so important? How are highways damaging our countrysides? What can we do about garbage? What can we do to protect our Earth for the future? Strong, colorful illustrations resonate, making this a gift book with a difference. Poets include John ..."
"The old Freya loved nothing more than a delicous meal. The new one has suddenly decided that food is not nice and that she won't take a single bite that night, or the next night, or the next! Before long, Mum and Dad are at their wits' end. But Grandma and Grandpa have seen the problem before, and they may hold the key to changing the stubborn little girl's mind. Fussy Freya uses a whimsical narrative and charming illustrations to expl ..."
"Noted Mexican poet Jorge Lujan and South Africa s illustrious illustrator Piet Grobler have teamed up again to produce this exquisite celebration of color. As day turns into night, young readers see fleeting, evocative glimpses of the qualities inherent in a range of colors. An antelope and a group of children are pictured inhabiting this delicate world. This bilingual book presents a gorgeous vision of a planet in which nature, words, ..."
"This sweetly whimsical book describes a little boy who falls from his bicycle and crashes into the sky. The sky shatters, but the little boy puts some of the broken pieces into his pocket and, in the end, saves the day. The combination of Jorge Luján’s nonsense rhymes are well served in Elisa Amado's translation, while Piet Grobler’s illustrations are a delightfully playful treat for eyes and ears."
Little Bird's ABC von PietGrobler Hardcover, 52 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2005 von Lemniscaat Usa ISBN-13: 978-1-932425-52-9, ISBN: 1-932425-52-7
"A is for Apple, B is for Boy, right? Not according to these little birds! A is for a jumping bird's cry of "Alley-oop"! H is for the sound a bird makes when it sneezes---"Ha-cho"o! T is for a woodpecker's "Tok tok. "Readers of all ages will be surprised and amused twenty-six times by the silly sounds that little birds make in this charming, whimsical alphabet book."
Doctor Me Di Cin(1st Edition) von Roberto Piumini, PietGrobler Hardcover, 32 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2001 von Lemniscaat Imprint Of Boyds Mills Press ISBN-13: 978-1-886910-67-6, ISBN: 1-886910-67-7
"When Prince Ma La Di is ailing, his father summons Doctor Me Di Cin. The doctor prescribes a healthy dose of fresh air, but the prince refuses to leave the palace. Doctor Me Di Cin promises to find an herbal cure. Each day, he returns to the palace empty-handed but full of tantalizing news of all that he has seen. The prince is so intrigued by the reports that curiosity soon gets the best of him and outside he goes. Piet Grobler s water ..."
Antonia von Anke De Vries, PietGrobler Hardcover, 32 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2018 von Lemniscaat Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-78807-017-1, ISBN: 1-78807-017-8
"When she starts to sing in the morning, all the animals groan - but it does rouse them from their slumbers. All the same, they would prefer to silence Antonia's 'divine' voice. One day Antonia decides she's h ad enough and leaves."
Hey, Frog!(1st Edition) von PietGrobler Paperback, 28 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2017 von Lemniscaat Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-78807-002-7, ISBN: 1-78807-002-X
"One blazing hot day, thirsty Frog takes a sip from a little puddle. It tastes so good that he drinks the next puddle and the next. Frog is so thirsty that he keeps on drinking. He empties the water hole. He empties the river. He empties the lake. He drinks up all the water everywhere. The other animals on the savannah are not amused by Frogs thirst and try to get him to give back the precious water that their lives depend on. Lion tries ..."
"Nadat Kikker al het water in het oerwoud heeft opgedronken, vinden de dieren dat hij het terug moet geven. Maar Kikker houdt zijn mond stijf dicht. Prentenboek met fraai geschilderde prenten in kleur. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar."
"One blazing hot day, thirsty Frog takes a sip from a little puddle. It tastes so good that he drinks the next puddle and the next. Frog is so thirsty that he keeps on drinking. He empties the water hole. He empties the river. He empties the lake. He drinks up all the water everywhere. The other animals on the savannah are not amused by Frogs thirst and try to get him to give back the precious water that their lives depend on. Lion tries ..."
The Magic Bojabi Tree von Dianne Hofmeyr, PietGrobler Paperback, 32 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2014 von Frances Lincoln Children's Bks Abridged, Audiobook, Box Set, Illustrated, Large Print ISBN-13: 978-1-84780-586-7, ISBN: 1-84780-586-8
"Python has wrapped himself around the melon/mango/pomegranate tree with its delicious fruit, and he won't share the fruit unless the animals can tell him the correct name of the tree. Elephant, Monkey and Zebra each in turn visit Lion, who alone knows the name of the tree. But every time, the animals forget the name on the journey back to the tree. Then Tortoise, the slowest, smallest animal goes to Lion - and sings a special song to re ..."