If your kids are doing Afrikaans as there second language in school and they have to read a book by the end of term – choose one of these.
They are fast, they are fun and perfect for readers that don’t want to read “beginner books” but are still getting to grips with learning a second language.
Gunsteling
This has to be best alphabet book ever and definitely the most fun Afrikaans book to launch. Learners of all ages and stages will be thrilled to learn the Afrikaans alphabet, to grow their vocab and get some enjoyment from learning another language. A key factor is that there is a QR code that links the book to the song… listen, sing and learn… it’s an absolute winner. The examples are relevant and relatable… from Bobotie to Hadidas, the South African-isms shine through, all the way to Z is for Zam-Buk.
Alle Gaartjie and Alle Mapstieks
These books are pure fun… short stories, jokes, puzzles, perfect road trip entertainment.
In fact, perfect off screen entertainment… fun without feeling dreadfully educational.
Jorsie die Worsie
Jorsie is a small “sausage dog” and he goes on numerous and wild adventures – for a sausage dog!!! This series of fabulous cartoon stories, is perfect for children that are emerging out of picture book is and into easy readers. Hi quality paper, exciting reads … packed with beautiful and bright illustrations all over and on every page!!!
These books are full of action and drama and … everything else. They are funny and quirky, and Jorsie is a very likeable main character.
- Book 1: Die Raaisel van die Lammervanger: We get to meet Jorsie, and and all her friends. Jorsie would very much like to be a police dog, and sets out to prove she can be, despite her very small size.
- Book 2: Die Putponie-Penarie: Jorsie finds herself in a new adventure, this time rescuing ponies underground.
- Book 3: Krisis by die Katbassar: By now everyone knows what a great police dog Jorsie is, but when a cat steals her blanket, things can not end well.
- Book 4: Die Rampspoedige Reënstorm: When all the animals in town know that Jorsie will keep them safe through an extremely wild storm.
These book was given to us for review purposes by Lapa Publishers. This is not a sponsored post and opinions expressed are entirely our own.