Niki Daly

Based around the commedia dell'arte tradition - the popular Italian street comedy using stock characters, this book tells the tale of Angelo, who longs to be a clown as famous as his grandfather Zan Polo, once was.

A story of fulfilment and freedom shown through the parable of the baby eagle who is reared with chickens.

It's nearly Jamela's birthday, and she longs for the sparkly Princess Shoes she's seen in the shoe shop.

The story describes a day in the life of an African herd boy from the Transkei region of South Africa.

Jamela plays with a piece of beautiful fabric brought home by her mother - then things go wrong.

Jamela plays with a piece of beautiful fabric brought home by her mother - then things go wrong.

Bernard loves is aunts, but he hates being kissed by them. It's time to take a stand. "No more kissing!" says Bernard, and he means it.

When Songololo's grandmother, Gogo, plans a shopping trip to the big city, he has to help her cope with all the hustle and bustle. It's all worthwhile, because at the end of the day there is a wonderful surprise in store for him.

Ou Missus is the only person who understands how Sarie feels about having to read. She tells Sarie wonderful stories and she and Sarie start to read together. Niki Daly's story will encourage any child who shares Sarie's reluctance to read.

In this story, a young African boy watches a shooting star falling for his Mama's new baby. The whole village comes together to provide gifts for mother and child. But when he sees his papa smiling at the baby's tiny hands, his heart grows dark, like a night with no moon. At last he asks, 'Papa, are you really my Papa too?'