Jacqui Taylor

 

 

 

Publisher  Printline / Publishers Associates, Hong Kong

Publication date  1995

Reading level  4 – 9

Pages  80

Hardback

ISBN 10  9638501119

ISBN 13  978-9638501119

A book designed for anyone from four to one hundred and four! For the very young, to enjoy the “sound” of the words read by an adult, to encourage older children to read and use the glossary, this book is ideal. Children and adults alike can enjoy the bright, detailed illustrations and verse  whilst learning a little about the customs, sights and sounds of Hong Kong.

 

 

Publisher  Struik, South Africa

Publication date  2003

Reading level  4 – 9

Pages  80

Hardback

ISBN 10  1868727033

ISBN 13  978-1868727032

Young children will enjoy the sound of the words read to them by an adult, older children will be stimulated to improve and increase their vocabularies, while adults will delight in the charming alliterations and imagery. Bright, detailed illustrations highlight the flora, fauna, places and customs of Africa.

A Baobab is Big

Publisher  Struik, South Africa

Publication date  2005

Reading level  7 – 12

Pages  80

Hardback

ISBN 10  186872946X  

ISBN 13  978-1868729463

Once again drawing inspiration from the animals, plants and images of Africa for this delightful book of verse. Children will love the bright colors, textures and detail in the illustrations, which are factual rather than fantastical and therefore educational, yet in a fun style. The verses themselves are rhythmical and make use of indigenous words in the context of the imagery. Also included is a section of fascinating facts that teach and ‘add value’ to the verses themselves.

 

Publisher  Struik, South Africa

Publication date  2004

Author Janet Keegans Illustrator Jacqui Taylor

Reading level  6 – 12

Pages  144

Paperback

ISBN 10  1868729508  

ISBN 13  978-1868729500

Kubuka is a monkey with a mission! Set in Africa at the time of drought, this is the tale of Kubuka’s quest to find the magic calabash – an instruction given to him by Amanzi the rain spirit, who dwelled in the depths of a baobab tree. The story weaves fact with myth in an adventure that will enthral children. The places (both real and fictional) and the names of the characters are pure African, with many references from southern Africa and the area around Great Zimbabwe in particular.

Publisher  Struik, South Africa

Publication date  2005

Author Mary Clanahan Illustrator Jacqui Taylor

Reading level  6 – 12

Pages  72

Hardback 

ISBN 13  9781770070257

Inspired by the magical transformation of Namaqualand each spring – from near desert to fairyland flower carpets, Mary Clanahan has a created a tale of wonder for children. Chief Nama Kwa thinks the Great spirit must have been angry when he created a land so dry. The villagers set about creating a beautiful garden to surprise him – with results that surprise them too.

 

Publisher  Random House Struik, South Africa

Publication date  2010

Reading level  5 – 12

Pages  80

Hardback 

ISBN 13  9781770078123

The Queen of Green has been designed for children, as well as all those involved with children, to teach them what it means to ‘go green’ and how they can assist in taking better care of planet earth. Through the medium of contemporary verses, marvellous illustrations, tips and facts, she goes straight to the heart of the matter – that they need to love the earth. She wants them to realise that they can be a part of the solution, rather than the problem, and have fun at the same time. Concepts such as ‘global warming’ and ‘climate change’ are explained in a way that children will understand. It’s a must for every child; their parents, grandparents, teachers and child carers might discover that they too can learn something new!