Fun picture books for children
OAKY AND THE VIRUS
Oaky and Oaket discover ways to have fun at home during lockdown. They sing the new Oaky Virus Song while washing their hands.
This book is available for FREE DOWNLOAD in many languages. Click on your language below.
The OAKY books follow the adventures of OAKY, an acorn who grows into a big oak tree.
There are 7 books in the series, all brightly illustrated and written in a large, clear font.
The books are suitable for children in Grade 1 to 4 and younger.
All books come with a quiz at the end which helps with comprehension. The quiz gives parents or teachers an opportunity to engage with the child about what they have read.
Most of all, the books are fun. Children love OAKY!
OAKY THE BRAVE ACORN
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.
You can LISTEN to the story here:
Available for purchase HERE
OAKY AND THE SUN
Oaky goes on a journey as he grows from an acorn into a big oak tree. He is distracted by the wind but finds his way with the help of the sun.
This is the original Oaky story.
You can LISTEN to the story here:
Available for purchase HERE in English, Afrikaans and IsiXhosa.
OAKY THE HAPPY TREE
A brightly illustrated children's book about a big oak tree named Oaky who learns the secret to being happy. A fun, happy story story that will leave a smile on every reader's face.
You can LISTEN to the story here:
Available for purchase HERE
OAKY AND THEMBA
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.
Available for purchase HERE
WHAT IS HAPPENING TO OAKY?
An intriguing story involving interactions between Oaky and his three friends - a squirrel, a zebra and a swallow. The story teaches us that change is part of life and that change can be good for us.
You can LISTEN to the story here:
Available for purchase HERE
OAKY RUNS A RACE
A mean pine cone challenges Oaky to a race. Oaky accepts the challenge. Oaky is slower than the pine cone but the race has a surprising end.
Who will you be cheering for?
Available for purchase HERE