In South Africa, a young black boy shares a special day with his grandmother when they go into the city on a shopping trip.

In this version of "Little Red Riding Hood, " set in Ghana, a young girl fails to heed Granny's warning about the dangers of talking to strangers.

While doing a good job of caring for his grandfather's sheep and goat on the grasslands of South Africa, young Malusi dreams of everything from owning his own dog to becoming president one day. Illustrations.

Mama and Gogo are tremendously excited about the new house they are moving to, but Jamela likes where they are and doesn't want to go. She starts putting her books and school things into a box, but eventually gives up, packs herself away and goes off to sleep. And just when the big truck is about to drive off, Mama suddenly shouts, "Wait, wait! Where's Jamela?" Mrs Zibi, Greasy Hands and even Christmas the chicken make an appearance in this delightful new African township story in which Jamela finally discovers that there's no place like home.

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Everyone loves Bernard! Especially his four 'kissy' aunts who plaster him with kisses. How much more can a boy take?

It is summer vacation and Jamela is bored, until her Aunt Beauty asks her to come and help her get her hair salon ready for a special client, who turns out to be "Afro-Idols" contestant Miss Bambi Chaka Chaka.

A father's drinking causes pain and embarrassment to his family, until he begins to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

In South Africa, a young black boy shares a special day with his grandmother when they go into the city on a shopping trip.