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Lesley Beake

    Lesley Beake has dedicated two decades to crafting and editing children's stories, resulting in nearly seventy published books. Her narratives are deeply rooted in African settings, richly infused with the continent's imagery and landscapes, catering to a wide age range from toddlers to teenagers. A significant portion of her work is tailored for readers learning English as an additional language, where she skillfully balances reading and interest levels, drawing on her background in teaching. Her compelling stories, translated globally, offer young readers vivid explorations of Africa and engaging literary experiences.

    One Dark Dark Night Lunda Version
    One Dark Dark Night Silozi Version
    One Dark Night Ewe Version
    Remembering Green
    One Dark Dark Night Chitonga Version
    One Dark, Dark Night Lugbara Version
    • 2009

      A young princess of the River People and her lion cub are seized to be part of a terrible ceremony, in a futuristic environmental story.

      Remembering Green
    • 2001
    • 2000

      One Dark Night Ewe Version

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      This title forms part of the Little Library programme, which consists of a Literacy Kit, Numeracy Kit and Life Skills Kit. These were developed to respond to a need for high-quality, indigenous books for the younger members of our communities. The kits have been revised to meet the changing needs of learners, schools and new education policies. Many of the well-loved stories, posters and activities have been kept and exciting new stories have been added. The posters, activities and the Teacher's Guide have all been revised to provide fresh, new ideas to try out in the classroom. One dark, dark night is a title in the Little Library Literacy Kit. Summary: The main concepts taught include domestic or farm animals, animal sounds, opposites and sequencing. Additional concepts include fears, dangers and families.

      One Dark Night Ewe Version
    • 2000

      One Dark Night Fante Version

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      This title forms part of the Little Library programme, which consists of a Literacy Kit, Numeracy Kit and Life Skills Kit. These were developed to respond to a need for high-quality, indigenous books for the younger members of our communities. The kits have been revised to meet the changing needs of learners, schools and new education policies. Many of the well-loved stories, posters and activities have been kept and exciting new stories have been added. The posters, activities and the Teacher's Guide have all been revised to provide fresh, new ideas to try out in the classroom. One dark, dark night is a title in the Little Library Literacy Kit. Summary: The main concepts taught include domestic or farm animals, animal sounds, opposites and sequencing. Additional concepts include fears, dangers and families.

      One Dark Night Fante Version
    • 2000

      One Dark Night Dagbani Version

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      This title forms part of the Little Library programme, which consists of a Literacy Kit, Numeracy Kit and Life Skills Kit. These were developed to respond to a need for high-quality, indigenous books for the younger members of our communities. The kits have been revised to meet the changing needs of learners, schools and new education policies. Many of the well-loved stories, posters and activities have been kept and exciting new stories have been added. The posters, activities and the Teacher's Guide have all been revised to provide fresh, new ideas to try out in the classroom. One dark, dark night is a title in the Little Library Literacy Kit. Summary: The main concepts taught include domestic or farm animals, animal sounds, opposites and sequencing. Additional concepts include fears, dangers and families.

      One Dark Night Dagbani Version
    • 2000

      One Dark Night Akwapim Twi Version

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      This title forms part of the Little Library programme, which consists of a Literacy Kit, Numeracy Kit and Life Skills Kit. These were developed to respond to a need for high-quality, indigenous books for the younger members of our communities. The kits have been revised to meet the changing needs of learners, schools and new education policies. Many of the well-loved stories, posters and activities have been kept and exciting new stories have been added. The posters, activities and the Teacher's Guide have all been revised to provide fresh, new ideas to try out in the classroom. One dark, dark night is a title in the Little Library Literacy Kit. Summary: The main concepts taught include domestic or farm animals, animal sounds, opposites and sequencing. Additional concepts include fears, dangers and families.

      One Dark Night Akwapim Twi Version
    • 2000

      One Dark Night Ga Version

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      This title forms part of the Little Library programme, which consists of a Literacy Kit, Numeracy Kit and Life Skills Kit. These were developed to respond to a need for high-quality, indigenous books for the younger members of our communities. The kits have been revised to meet the changing needs of learners, schools and new education policies. Many of the well-loved stories, posters and activities have been kept and exciting new stories have been added. The posters, activities and the Teacher's Guide have all been revised to provide fresh, new ideas to try out in the classroom. One dark, dark night is a title in the Little Library Literacy Kit. Summary: The main concepts taught include domestic or farm animals, animal sounds, opposites and sequencing. Additional concepts include fears, dangers and families.

      One Dark Night Ga Version
    • 1999

      One Dark Dark Night Ndebele Version

      • 16 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Designed for South African primary school children aged 5-9, this book introduces literacy through engaging content tailored to young learners. It emphasizes foundational reading skills, encouraging a love for stories while supporting educational development. The interactive approach aims to make learning enjoyable and accessible, fostering early literacy in a culturally relevant context.

      One Dark Dark Night Ndebele Version
    • 1998

      One Dark Dark Night Silozi Version

      • 16 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      This title forms part of the Little Library programme, which consists of a Literacy Kit, Numeracy Kit and Life Skills Kit. These were developed to respond to a need for high-quality, indigenous books for the younger members of our communities. The kits have been revised to meet the changing needs of learners, schools and new education policies. Many of the well-loved stories, posters and activities have been kept and exciting new stories have been added. The posters, activities and the Teacher's Guide have all been revised to provide fresh, new ideas to try out in the classroom. One dark, dark night is a title in the Little Library Literacy Kit. Summary: The main concepts taught include domestic or farm animals, animal sounds, opposites and sequencing. Additional concepts include fears, dangers and families.

      One Dark Dark Night Silozi Version
    • 1998

      One Dark Dark Night Lunda Version

      • 16 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      This title forms part of the Little Library programme, which consists of a Literacy Kit, Numeracy Kit and Life Skills Kit. These were developed to respond to a need for high-quality, indigenous books for the younger members of our communities. The kits have been revised to meet the changing needs of learners, schools and new education policies. Many of the well-loved stories, posters and activities have been kept and exciting new stories have been added. The posters, activities and the Teacher's Guide have all been revised to provide fresh, new ideas to try out in the classroom. One dark, dark night is a title in the Little Library Literacy Kit. Summary: The main concepts taught include domestic or farm animals, animal sounds, opposites and sequencing. Additional concepts include fears, dangers and families.

      One Dark Dark Night Lunda Version