Ayanda Books

Topical Caps-aligned readers for intermediate phase learners. Featuring the delightful 12 year old Ayanda, these stories simply aim to plainly inform and educate our learners about social and political issues affecting them in their daily lives. Perfect for life orientation and life skills! Intermediate phase

Ayanda Says No to Cyberbullying

Ayanda learns about the dangers of social media and the cyber world. She learns how to overcome cyberbullying and how to prevent it from happening to you.

Age: 10-12
Suggested Grade: Grade 4 – Grade 7

Ayanda Says No to Substance Abuse

Ayanda learns the sad truth about child abuse when she helps her new friend. She also gives us some ways to recognise the signs of abuse and tips on how to deal with it.

Age: 9-13
Suggested Grade: Up to Intermediate Phase

Ayanda Learns about Peer Pressure

Ayanda learns how the company you keep influences your choices. Making wise decisions helps form your character and sets a clear example to your peers.

Age: 9-13
Suggested Grade: Up to Intermediate Phase

Ayanda Says No to Bullying

Ayanda helps a friend who is being bullied. She learns how to recognize a bully and that we can all say no to bullying!

Age: 9-13
Suggested Grade: Up to Intermediate Phase

Ayanda Learns about Children’s Rights

Ayanda learns about the rights and responsibilities children have in today’s society. Join her as she explores sections of the Constitution that protect children and enhance their lives.

Age: 9-13
Suggested Grade: Up to Intermediate Phase

Ayanda Says No to Child Abuse

Ayanda learns the sad truth about child abuse when she helps her new friend. She also gives us some ways to recognize the signs of abuse and tips on how to deal with it.

Age: 9-13
Suggested Grade: Up to Intermediate Phase

Ayanda Learns about Xenophobia

AYANDA meets a new friend and together they learn about xenophobia and how love and friendship can help overcome intolerance towards others who are different.

Age: 9-13
Suggested Grade: Intermediate Phase

Ayanda Learns about Hygiene

Ayanda spends a day at work with her mother, who is a nurse, where she learns about germs, health and hygiene. She learns how to avoid getting ill and how to stop spreading bacteria and viruses, including Covid-19.

Age: 9-13
Suggested Grade: Intermediate Phase

Ayanda Learns about Voting

Join the story as Ayanda learns how elections work, what voting is and how to be a responsible citizen.

Age: 9-13
Suggested Grade: Up to Intermediate Phase

Ayanda Visits Parliament

Grandfather and Aunt Dolores take Ayanda on a visit to the Parliament buildings in Cape Town where they learn how the different Houses of Parliament perform their functions to govern South Africa.

Age: 9-13
Suggested Grade: Up to Intermediate Phase