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My Mouth Is a Volcano!
Julia Cook
My Mouth Is a Volcano!
Turn-taking, impulse control and respectful conversation skills.
Last seen priced at R213
All Are Welcome
Alexandra Penfold
All Are Welcome
Diversity, inclusion and helping every child feel they belong.
Last seen priced at R153
Not Now, Noor! (Paperback)
Farhana Islam
Not Now, Noor! (Paperback)
Muslim representation, cultural understanding and exploring why women wear the hijab.
Last seen priced at R114
Help Leeu Sy Tande Borsel (Hardback)
Sophie Schoenwald
Help Leeu Sy Tande Borsel (Hardback)
Personal hygiene, responsibility and discovering why everyday routines matter.
Last seen priced at R93
Oom Alfie, Jy Lieg Mos Nou (Hardback)
Sophie Schoenwald
Oom Alfie, Jy Lieg Mos Nou (Hardback)
Critical thinking, listening skills and imaginative storytelling.
Last seen priced at R93
Tshwarelo's Magical Eyes (Paperback)
Refiloe Sharon Ntuli
Tshwarelo's Magical Eyes (Paperback)
Building empathy, confidence and understanding of visible differences.
Last seen priced at R200
My Mouth Is a Volcano!
Julia Cook
My Mouth Is a Volcano!
Turn-taking, impulse control and respectful conversation skills.
Last seen priced at R213
All Are Welcome
Alexandra Penfold
All Are Welcome
Diversity, inclusion and helping every child feel they belong.
Last seen priced at R153
Not Now, Noor! (Paperback)
Farhana Islam
Not Now, Noor! (Paperback)
Muslim representation, cultural understanding and exploring why women wear the hijab.
Last seen priced at R114
Help Leeu Sy Tande Borsel (Hardback)
Sophie Schoenwald
Help Leeu Sy Tande Borsel (Hardback)
Personal hygiene, responsibility and discovering why everyday routines matter.
Last seen priced at R93
Oom Alfie, Jy Lieg Mos Nou (Hardback)
Sophie Schoenwald
Oom Alfie, Jy Lieg Mos Nou (Hardback)
Critical thinking, listening skills and imaginative storytelling.
Last seen priced at R93
Tshwarelo's Magical Eyes (Paperback)
Refiloe Sharon Ntuli
Tshwarelo's Magical Eyes (Paperback)
Building empathy, confidence and understanding of visible differences.
Last seen priced at R200
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Written by Amber, co-founder of The Resource Roost
Browse books by theme and language
Thoughtfully grouped books to support big feelings, brave conversations, identity, language and everyday connection.
Books about feelings and big emotions
Books about feelings and big emotions
Afrikaans and home-language books
Afrikaans and home-language books
Inclusive stories for every child
Inclusive stories for every child
Books about worry and reassurance
Books about worry and reassurance
Early words and language books
Early words and language books
Books about feelings and big emotions
Books about feelings and big emotions
Afrikaans and home-language books
Afrikaans and home-language books
Inclusive stories for every child
Inclusive stories for every child
Books about worry and reassurance
Books about worry and reassurance
Early words and language books
Early words and language books
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Verb Cards in 3 Visual Styles (240 Cards, 3 Languages)
The Resource Roost
Verb Cards in 3 Visual Styles (240 Cards, 3 Languages)
Action words presented across multiple visual styles to support understanding and expressive language.
R 25.00
Make-A-Face Emotion Conversation Cards (16 Faces)
The Resource Roost
Make-A-Face Emotion Conversation Cards (16 Faces)
Build faces, explore emotions, and support language development through open-ended play.
R 25.00
Build-a-Spud: Beginner (19 pieces)
The Resource Roost
Build-a-Spud: Beginner (19 pieces)
Build body awareness, vocabulary and conversation through playful character building.
R 0.00
Play-Doh Actions & Shape Mats (42 Mats, 3 Languages)
The Resource Roost
Play-Doh Actions & Shape Mats (42 Mats, 3 Languages)
Hands-on Play-Doh activities that support action words, shapes, and early language through play.
R 15.00
WH Question Cards (18 Cards)
The Resource Roost
WH Question Cards (18 Cards)
Visual Wh-questions that support thinking, explaining, and everyday conversation.
R 25.00
Homes in Nature ʳᵒ (12 Habitat Matching Cards)
The Resource Roost
Homes in Nature ʳᵒ (12 Habitat Matching Cards)
A printable habitat matching set designed for open-ended learning and thoughtful conversation.
R 15.00
Chicken Farm Play Scene & Prompt Cards (32 Pieces, 3 Languages)
The Resource Roost
Chicken Farm Play Scene & Prompt Cards (32 Pieces, 3 Languages)
A cut-and-place farm scene with character pieces and prompt cards in three languages.
R 15.00
Verb Cards in 3 Visual Styles (240 Cards, 3 Languages)
The Resource Roost
Verb Cards in 3 Visual Styles (240 Cards, 3 Languages)
Action words presented across multiple visual styles to support understanding and expressive language.
R 25.00
Make-A-Face Emotion Conversation Cards (16 Faces)
The Resource Roost
Make-A-Face Emotion Conversation Cards (16 Faces)
Build faces, explore emotions, and support language development through open-ended play.
R 25.00
Build-a-Spud: Beginner (19 pieces)
The Resource Roost
Build-a-Spud: Beginner (19 pieces)
Build body awareness, vocabulary and conversation through playful character building.
R 0.00
Play-Doh Actions & Shape Mats (42 Mats, 3 Languages)
The Resource Roost
Play-Doh Actions & Shape Mats (42 Mats, 3 Languages)
Hands-on Play-Doh activities that support action words, shapes, and early language through play.
R 15.00
WH Question Cards (18 Cards)
The Resource Roost
WH Question Cards (18 Cards)
Visual Wh-questions that support thinking, explaining, and everyday conversation.
R 25.00
Homes in Nature ʳᵒ (12 Habitat Matching Cards)
The Resource Roost
Homes in Nature ʳᵒ (12 Habitat Matching Cards)
A printable habitat matching set designed for open-ended learning and thoughtful conversation.
R 15.00
Chicken Farm Play Scene & Prompt Cards (32 Pieces, 3 Languages)
The Resource Roost
Chicken Farm Play Scene & Prompt Cards (32 Pieces, 3 Languages)
A cut-and-place farm scene with character pieces and prompt cards in three languages.
R 15.00
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