With magical illustrations from Joan Rankin, and poetry from masterful storyteller, Wendy Hartmann, The African Orchestra lyrically captures the magic of the African sounds of nature. From the clicking of crickets to the crackle of the fire, follow the journey that celebrates these sounds, in the rhythm and music of Africa.
Joan Rankin Book order






- 2019
- 2018
Goldilocks & the three rhinos
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Goldilocks and the three Rhinos is a classic tale brought to life through magical illustrations by Joan Rankin. It is retold with an African flair, to inspire and grow a love of reading in our children. Goldilocks was not supposed to be in the forest alone, but she didn't always do as she was told. Join Goldilocks as she stumbles across the Rhino family's home, unknowingly dabbling in their daily activities, and the hilarity that follows.
- 1999
Magic Makes the Day
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Designed for early education in South Africa, this reading program supports children during their first seven years of schooling. It focuses on developing literacy skills through engaging materials and structured learning pathways, catering to diverse learning needs and promoting a love for reading among young learners.
- 1998
Scaredy Cat
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Life is pretty scary when you're only a kitten and you have to contendwith such daily dreads as giants, crocodiles, Wiggly Thingmajigs and, most frightening of all, the dark, hairy forest. Luckily, Mama Meow is never very far away. Then one day, Scaredy Cat comes face to face with an incy-wincy spider - and discovers a tiger-cat bravery he neverknew he had.
- 1998
Our House Cinyanja Version
- 8 pages
- 1 hour of reading
- 1998
Our House Chitonga Version
- 8 pages
- 1 hour of reading
- 1998
Our House Kiikaonde Version
- 8 pages
- 1 hour of reading
- 1998
Our House Lunda Version
- 8 pages
- 1 hour of reading
- 1998
Our House Icibemba Version
- 8 pages
- 1 hour of reading
- 1998
Our House Silozi Version
- 8 pages
- 1 hour of reading