We are really thrilled that three long-standing friends of CBN are joining us internationally to raise funds for the continued work of CBN at a time when it is more necessary than ever. They are (in alphabetical order) Anele Mhlahlo who was a faithful member of our workshop team and served on our board for […]
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Now in it’s fifth week, with daily activities, reading, writing and illustrating as well as games and songs, we hope this is making a difference in difficult times. The weather has changed, and the glorious autumn days of early lockdown have been replaced by proper Cape winter weather. Cold and wet and stormy. Vuyo is
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Each week since the 11th of May, we have distributed CBN Lockdown Learning Booklets to our children in De Kop settlement in Stanford. Each booklet is based on a special theme. Topics and activities have to be created with built-in stories as getting books to each child is impossible in lockdown. Our team is writing
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In mid-June, for the last week of our Lockdown Learning project, we are introducing a programme designed to remind us all about free-range joy, something that has also gone into lockdown these past months. Whales and tales, dancing and making music, beautiful illustrations and incredible artwork. All of these will be part of the fun
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There was a joyful response from children at De Kop informal settlement on Monday 11th May, when the starter kits were handed out with Week One of activities (a 20-page booklet of games, writing, drawing and communicating – and reading, of course). You can view this booklet here, or by downloading it below: https://www.childrensbook.co.za/home-reading-ideas There
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A funding appeal without the number 19 in it! Instead, we would like to invite you to join the Children’s Book Network Thousand Club. The past weeks have been a time of coming to terms with a changed reality. We know that, when we wake up again out of lockdown, things are going to be
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In these extraordinary times, we have to think – and act – quickly. Now that lockdown restrictions have been slightly lifted (and we can, for example, buy stationery supplies again), we are ready to jump into action. During the first month of lockdown the CBN team has developed materials for distribution through our website with
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In these extraordinary times, we have to think – and act – quickly. Now that lockdown restrictions have been slightly lifted (and we can, for example, buy stationery supplies again), we are ready to jump into action. Now we can take these ideas to the communities we work with. This still has to be done
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Daily Story – 1 May Something is following Unathi… Read all about it in ‘Unathi and the dirty, smelly beast’ by clicking the PDF download below. This is another absolute gem of a read from Book Dash. Be sure to visit their website for more: https://bookdash.org/ Unathi and the Dirty, Smelly Beast Illustrated by Jess
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Daily Story – 30 April Read ‘The old woman’s soup’ by downloading the PDF below. This magical tale from Nali’bali takes us to a village with a mysterious recipe for chicken soup – enjoy! Visit https://nalibali.org/ for more wonderful reads.
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Daily Story – 29 April In a village on the slopes of Mount Kenya, a little girl worked in the fields with her mother. She worried as she saw the big forests disappearing, but she knew the power of a tiny seed. Download the PDF below. This book is another gem from Book Dash: https://bookdash.org/
Daily Story – 28 April Read ‘Zanele sees numbers’. Download the PDF below. This is one of the many books which you can download, for free, from Book Dash. Be sure to visit them for more! https://bookdash.org/ Zanele sees numbers Illustrated by Hanrie Coetzee Written by Laura de Lange Designed by Arthur Attwell Edited by
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Daily Story – 27 April Another tale from Nal’ibali – The tale of the buffalo and the oxpecker. Enjoy!
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The Children’s Book Network (CBN) team are working on the development of our Reading Toolboxes, as well as creating online content for children during the lockdown. We’re asking for donations to the value of your favourite book, to help us continue with our programme, to ensure the continuity of CBN both now during lockdown, and
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Daily Story – The Inside Book by Matthew Griffiths FIND THIS STORY ONLINE HERE: https://mattcgriffiths.com/ This lovely book, written and illustrated by South African Matthew Griffiths, is a wonderful read for children who might be feeling like they want to be outside at the moment. It explores all the wonders children and families could experience
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Daily Story – 23 April Read ‘Really truly’ – a charming story about a little boy coming to understand that unconditional love from his mom and dad, is what really, truly makes him their son. Carolyn Haywood Here’s a Penny Odyssey Classics Harcourt, Inc., 2005
Daily Story – 22 April Read ‘The Power of Half’ – a story about one family’s decision to stop taking and start giving back! In a time like this, it is wonderful to read such uplifting and positive stories. This is highly recommended for older children, as it is a longer read. It is also
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Our Treasured Donors – Every rand counts – and in this difficult year of 2020, we are more determined than ever to reach the children with reading and books who need us. Several initiatives since last year had brought funding in to carry on our work. In this article we wish to record those who
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Daily Story – 20 April ‘My hero is you – How kids can fight COVID-19’ is a book written for children around the world affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This beautifully written and illustrated story follows Sara and her friends as they begin to understand their feelings around how they are being impacted by the
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This box of books and ideas will take you to the ends of the earth – and the beginning of time. Time and Landscape are seriously big ideas. We want to help you to look at everything around you differently – and use books, reading and writing to make your own world more interesting and
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