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Sam is a little boy who has lost his smile. His parents wonder what they can do to help him find his smile again. Ice cream, toys, clothes, even his favourite toy giraffe fail to cheer him up. Finally, his parents give him a big hug... and Sam smiles

Today Sol Plaatje is celebrated as one of South Africa's most accomplished political and literary figures. A pioneer in the history of the black press, he was one of the founders of the African National Congress in 1912.

When asked what sound most describes South Africa, a number of answers are possible. Some say it's the chilling roar of the lion in the early evening in the bush. Others say it's the haunting call of the fish eagle that hovers above ourmany rivers an

Take your Place, You Belong is a rhyming picture book that tells the story of two best friends who face discrimination on the playground because they look different from one another. Age: 4+

Best loved tales for Africa. A poor fisherman and his brother live in a grass hut by the sea. One day, the fisherman catches a magic talking fish, which he immediately sets free. Age: 5+

Traces and Tracks is the culmination of a 30-year journey that photographer Paul Weinberg undertook with the San of southern Africa, beginning in 1984.

Have you ever wondered why dogs are so afraid of thunder storms? Do you ask yourself why their eyes grow wild, why they shiver and shake and hide away?

Zapiro's cartoons stand as an essential, bitter-sweet testimonial which captures Jacob Zuma and the wild ride he took the nation on. It also reflects and explains the significant presence Zuma still has in our politics.