Books for READ to RISE Programmes
OAKY AND THE SUN
Written by Athol Williams
Illustrated by Taryn Lock
An inspiring story about an acorn named Oaky who is looking for the right direction to grow. It's about finding one's true purpose in life.
Suitable for ages 6-8 years.
Available in English, Afrikaans and Xhosa.
Retail Price: R100 (excluding postage)
OAKY THE HAPPY TREE
Written by Athol Williams
Illustrated by Taryn Lock
In this story Oaky is a mature oak tree who discovers the secret to being happy. It will leave a smile on every reader's face.
Suitable for ages 6-8 years.
Available in English.
Retail price: R100 (excluding postage)
OAKY THE BRAVE ACORN
Written by Athol Williams
Illustrated by Taryn Lock
Oaky the Brave Acorn is a fun story about an acorn who must take a huge leap of faith to give himself the chance to fulfil his destiny. When it counts, Oaky proves himself to be a brave acorn.
Suitable for ages 5-7 years.
Available in English.
Retail price: R100 (excluding postage)
WHAT IS HAPPENING TO OAKY?
Written by Athol Williams
Illustrated by Taryn Lock
An intriguing story involving interactions between Oaky, the oak tree, and his three friends. The story teaches us that change is part of life and that change can be good for us. We also learn about the value of friendship.
Suitable for ages 7-8 years.
Available in English.
Retail price: R100 (excluding postage)
OAKY RUNS A RACE
Written by Athol Williams
Illustrated by Taryn Lock
Oaky Runs a Race is a lively story in which a gruff pine cone challenges Oaky to a race. Oaky accepts the challenge but he runs much slower than the pine cone. However, there is a surprising outcome to the race.
For ages 6+ years.
Available in English.
Retail price: R100 (excluding postage)
OAKY AND THEMBA
Written by Athol Williams
Illustrated by Taryn Lock
Oaky the oak tree and Themba the zebra are friends. The other zebras mock Themba for having a tree as a friend. When a storm breaks out, Oaky rescues Themba while the other zebras go tumbling. Oaky and Themba is a story filled with drama, song and laughter.
For ages 6+ years.
Available in English.
Retail price: R100 (excluding postage)
OAKY IN THE PLAYGROUND
Written by Athol Williams
Illustrated by Taryn Lock
In Oaky in the Playground, Oaky and his friends are having fun in the playground when something goes wrong. A fight is about to start because of an accident, but Oaky offers good advice to prevent the fight.
The story deals with forgiveness and the value of talking rather than fighting. Most of all the story is about having fun with friends in the playground.
For ages 6+ years.
Available in English.
Retail price: R100 (excluding postage)