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2010-09-25T17:51:00.000+02:00

Just Sisi

Author: Wendy Hartmann

Illustrator: Joan Rankin

Publisher: Human & Rousseau

ISBN: 978-0-7981-5220-4

Will Sisi get safely home with the new clay pot?

Will her picture make her gogo smile?

Do her friends miss her?

Meet Sisi, her family and friends in this delightful

compilation of story and rhyme that is filled

with warmth, love and friendship

Click to order in English at Loot.co.za

Click to order in English at Kalahari.net

Also available in Afrikaans : NET SISI

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2009-08-05T21:23:00.000+02:00

In a House ~ In a House

Author: Wendy Hartmann

Illustrator: Joan Rankin

Publisher: Human & Rousseau

ISBN: 9780798150538

Just as it thundered and started to pour,
Mouse shot out of bed
A KNOCK AT THE DOOR!

Who is there and what are those strange sounds

that can be heard in the house, in the house?

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Also in Afrikaans: In ŉ Huis ~ In ŉ Huis

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Click to order in Afrikaans from Kalahari.net

2009-07-18T17:33:00.000+02:00

The Sun, the Moon and the Blanket of Night

Written: Wendy Hartmann

Illustrated: Alzette Prins
Publisher: Shuter & Shooter (Pty) Ltd
ISBN: 1919888640
ISBN 13: 9781919888644

One day, the Sun selfishly decided

that he wanted to shine throughout the day and night.

But then the Moon sends him a simple message...

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Also in Afrikaans:

Die Son, die Maan end die Kombers van die Nag

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2008-07-25T21:54:00.008+02:00

We're having a Party!

Written: Wendy Hartmann
Illustrated: Alzette Prins

Human & Rousseau Publishers - July 2008

ISBN-13: 978-0-7981-4990-7

A delightful rhyming story set in Africa, with exuberant pictures.

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Available in Afrikaans: Ons hou partytjie!

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2008-07-05T11:26:00.020+02:00

Nina and Little Duck

Written by Wendy Hartmann - illustrated by Marjorie van Heerden

Human & Rousseau Publishers August 2007
Paperback, 48 pages 280 x 215mm (L x W)
ISBN-13: 978-0-7981-4824-5 (eng) ISBN 978-0-7981-4825-2 (afr)

Available in Afrikaans as Nina en Eendjie

Nina and Little Duck have a special friendship. Join them, Simon, the Rajahs and their pets and read about the advenures of Little Duck and her ducklings. The text in these five stories is supported by charming rhymes and illustrations that will warm your heart.

Winner 2008 M.E.R. Prize for the best illustrated children's book

2007-11-25T23:23:00.016+02:00

Theo the Library Cat
Written by Wendy Hartmann - Illustrated by Joan Rankin

Lapa Publishers October 2007

Paperback, 48 pages 220 x 151mm (L x W)

ISBN-13: 978-0-7993-3986-4

Available in Afrikaans as Theo die biblioteek-kat

The other cats in town are only interested in food, fun and fighting, but not Theo. He loves to read. When Mrs Pratt, who dislikes everything, invites the town cats to live with her, only Theo is suspicious. Can he persuade the town cats not to go?

2007-11-25T21:04:00.014+02:00

Theo and the Cat Burglar
Written by Wendy Hartmann - Ilustrated by Joan Rankin

Lapa Publishers October 2007
Paperback, 48 pages 220 x 151mm (L x W)
ISBN-13: 978-0-7993-3987-1
Also available in Afrikaans as Theo en die kattedief

The other cats in town, live in a large house called Cat Cottage, but one day they suddenly disappear. Where are they and can Theo rescue them?

2007-11-25T21:00:00.011+02:00

Theo and the Circus Act

Written by Wendy Hartmann - Illustrated by Joan Rankin

Lapa Publishers - October 2007

Paperback, 48 pages 220 x 151mm (L x W)
ISBN-13: 978-0-7993-3988-8

Also available in Afrikaans as Theo en die sirkus

One day Theo sees a poster in the library. All the animals have been invited to join the circus. Theo sees the same poster on a van but notices that there is more information underneath. What he finds out is enough to make his whiskers curl.

2007-06-15T11:40:00.017+02:00

DOLPHIN DAY
Written by Wendy Hartmann - Illustrations: Rob Foote

Human & Rousseau - March 2007

ISBN: 9780798147408

Format: Softcover, 52 pp

Available in Afrikaans as DOLFYNE-DAG

Jenna and her brother, Daniel, suspected that the people on the tunny boat, were not doing research as they had led the people of the village to believe. They were planning to catch and kill the dolphins for their own gain.

2006-07-12T11:46:00.015+02:00

ALL THE MAGIC IN THE WORLD
Written by Wendy Hartmann - illustrated by Niki Daly

Now available from Shuter and Shooter

ISBN: 9781919888040
Songololo Books 2002 2nd ed.
Red Fox edition 1995
Songololo Books 1993
Dutton USA 1993
Bodley Head UK 1993
Human & Rousseau 1993

Children’s Book Forum Honours List (1994)
IBBY Honours List for best illustrations (1994)
Selected Int. Jugend Bibliothek (1994)
Selected White Raven Catalogue, BolognaBook Fair (1994)
Bookchat Award (1993)

2006-07-11T13:42:00.004+02:00

ONE SUN RISES - An African Wildlife Counting Book
Written by Wendy hartmann - illustrated by Nicolaas Maritz
Tuttle-Mori Agency 2000
Anansi Publishers 1997
Dutton (USA) 1994

Available from Anansi Publishers South Africa

Available in afrikaans as Een Son Kom Op
and 5 African languages

United States Parent’s Choice Award for best Illustrations (1994)

2006-07-10T13:14:00.006+02:00

THE DINOSAURS ARE BACK and it’s all your fault Edward
Hartmann / Daly
Niki Daly Illustrations

Aladdin Paperbacks 2000
RedFox edition 1998
Margaret K McElderry 1997
Bodley Head UK 1996

"What if the rock under your bed isn't a rock at all? What if it's a DINOSAUR EGG ... and it hatches, Edward?" In the dawn of time dinosaurs roamed the earth and now ... they're back ... Or at least that is what Edward's big brother says.

An IRA/CBC Children’s Choice (1998)

Shuter & Shooter Jumbo Reading Series

2006-07-03T14:00:00.006+02:00

Jumbo Readers supplementary reading series is ideal for children between 6 and 12 years old who are learning to read in English.

The Letter

Written by Wendy Hartmann - illustrated by Chantelle Thorne

ISBN-13: 9 780796 027481

Here is a big 'thank you' to animals that give us food and warmth every day

2006-03-07T12:16:00.002+02:00

Here and There

Written by Wendy Hartmann - Illustrated by Wendy Robinson

ISBN-13: 9 780796 028419

Run, hide, not a sound - an angry bull is stomping around!

2006-03-06T12:36:00.001+02:00

The Whoosh!

Written by Wendy Hartmann - illustrated by Wendy Robinson

ISBN-13: 9 780796 028471

Frieda read the label on the bottle. The label said "DO NOT OPEN!"

But she did ...

Maskew Miller Longman - Stars of Africa

2006-03-05T12:45:00.006+02:00

Patrick the Pig

Written by Wendy Hartmann - illustrated by Nikki Jones

Paperback 185 x 146 x 3mm (L x W x H)

ISBN-13: 978-0-636-04649-8