Dive into our selected Reading Room stories and tales, ideal for Grade 3 learners, typically aged 8 turning 9.
- South African Inventors, Bright Minds and Other Science Heroes
Over the years, people across South Africa have made their mark – read the stories of people who’ve made medical breakthroughs, discoveries and invented new gadgets.
- Forest LegendsFrom the Legend of the Fairy Fortress (France) to the Legend of Momotaro (Japan), here are fantastical stories of magical creatures from all over the world.
- Tales from the Earth, Sea and StarsFrom the Ancient Chinese countryside to the dense forests of Norway, this series takes our readers on a journey across cultures and continents, exploring the different ways we care for and show respect to our planet.
- Children From Around the WorldJoin us on this exciting journey around the world, while we celebrate different heritages, including our own South African Heritage Day on 24 September.
- Little Girls, Big DreamsIn honour of Women’s Month, we celebrate and discover the lives of outstanding women, from designers and artists to scientists and activists.
- Madiba’s favourite folktalesThis collection of Madiba’s favourites is certain to entertain and delight our readers, as well as give insight into the countries from which the tales have been sourced.
- Animal storiesThis fantastic collection of stories about animals of all shapes and sizes will charm children aged 6 and up. From pet puppies to woodland wildlife, garden birds to pond-dwelling frogs, Enid Blyton was a devoted and knowledgeable animal-lover.
- Once Upon Our PlanetWe bring together a dozen original stories set in some of the last true wildernesses in the world, from the Arctic to the Amazon – to throw the spotlight on 12 unique environments under pressure from climate change.
- A Series of Impossible QuestionsThe impossible questions in this series will help you explore life, the the universe and everything in it – and the best time to do this (as every scientist knows) is at bedtime!
- The Secret Life of TreesCrawl into the forest and discover the magic and mystery of trees. Did you know that they send underground messages? Have you heard how they take care of their families? Come and discover the secret life of trees with us!
- The Noel SeriesThis collection captures the spirit of the season in a few short tales, bringing together favourite stories, extracts from classic literature and lively retellings of traditional legends. This is the perfect collection for the whole family to share and feel the magic of Christmas.
- Adventures from the land of dinosaurs
Welcome to the prehistoric world, where we will be exploring ancient life and the fossils it leaves behind. From prehistoric goo to dinosaurs, and our most recent extinct ancestors, everything about ancient life is fascinating.
- Value talesWhen trying to impart an important moral lesson to children, short stories are often the go-to for most parents. It not only tickles their imagination, but it also teaches them about life.
- Enid Blyton storiesPrepare to be spellbound by these short stories from the world’s favourite storyteller. From cheeky pixies with singing saucepans to puzzling spells and enchanted lemonade, there’s bound to be trouble in this bewitching collection by Enid Blyton.
- Adventure stories
We have a whole host of fascinating tales for you and your children to share with one another before it’s time to visit the land of nod. We have carefully selected our stories, picking only those that have been read and loved by children for many years.
- Classic fairy tales
This month, our staff are sharing their favourite classic fairy tales and the reasons why they’re their favourites. These fairy tales are have been told and retold through generations and have stood the test of time.
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