Chanté du Plessis, Children’s Marketing and Publicity Coordinator of Jonathan Ball Publishers, curated a list of ten titles perfect for young readers. The collection combines comfort, curiosity and adventure, with stories chosen to help children understand themselves and the world around them. This title offers children a calm, practical way to understand feelings that sometimes overwhelm them.
Happiness, anger and frustration are unpacked in simple language, and the book includes a helpful breathing tool. “This is the perfect introduction to emotions big and small, and it teaches little ones that naming their feelings is the first step to managing them,” said Du Plessis. It’s bathroom FOMO.
Manu the crocodile would rather miss nothing than stop playing for a toilet break. It is humorous and reassuring for children who are still learning to pause during excitement. “The book tackles a very real challenge with warmth and gentle encouragement,” said Du Plessis.
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“It reassures kids that stopping play for the toilet does not mean missing out.” A super cute friendship story told with warmth and gentle comedy. The short, graphic style stories bring Fox’s patience and Chick’s impulsiveness to life. “This series is perfect for newly independent readers,” said Du Plessis.
“The humour and the layout make reading feel fun rather than intimidating.” A story that helps children understand connection, distance and the ache of missing someone. “The magic of the invisible string is that it reminds children they are never truly alone,” said Du Plessis. “This edition shows a diverse family setting, which makes the idea even more relatable.” The classic tale retold in Afrikaans with lift-the-flap elements that children love.
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