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 about the reality of substance abuse and the dangers it holds. She gives us some tips to look out for when those around us might be under its influence and who to contact 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

Ayanda Books

Ayanda Says No to Cyberbullying

Afrikaans – Ayanda sê Nee vir Kuberafknouery

English – Ayanda Says No to Cyberbullying

IsiXhosa – UAyanda Uthi Hayi NgoKugculelwa Kwa-Intanethi

IsiZulu – U-Ayanda Uthi Phansi ngoKuchukuluzwa Ku-Intanethi

Sepedi – Ayanda O Re Aowa Go Tlaiso Ya Inthaneteng

Sesotho – Ayanda O Re Tjhe Ho Ba-Mampodi Ba Inthaneteng

Setswana – Ayanda A Re Nnyaa Kgatlhanong Le Kgeriso Ka Inthanete

Ayanda Says No to Substance Abuse

Afrikaans – Ayanda sê Nee vir Middelmisbruik

English – Ayanda Says No to Substance Abuse

IsiXhosa – UAyanda Uthi Hayi Ekusetyenzisweni Kakubi Kweziyobisi

IsiZulu – U-Ayanda Uthi Phansi NgoKudla Izidakamizwa

Sepedi – Ayanda O Re Aowa Go Tshomisobosaedi Ya Diokobatsi

Sesotho – Ayanda O Re Tjhe Ho Sebediseng Dithethefatsi Hampe

Setswana – Ayanda A Re Nnyaa Go Tiriso E E Botlhaswa Ya Diritibatsi

Ayanda Learns about Peer Pressure

Afrikaans – Ayanda Leer oor Groepdruk

English – Ayanda Learns about Peer Pressure

IsiXhosa – U-Ayanda Ngeempembelelo Zoontanga

IsiZulu – U-Ayanda Ufunda NgoKucindezela Kontanga

Sepedi – Ayanda O Ithuta Ka Kgatelelo Ya Dithaka

Sesotho – Ayanda O Ithuta Ka Kgatello Ya Dithaka

Setswana – Ayanda O Ithuta Ka Ga Kgatelelo Ya Ditsala

Ayanda Says No to Bullying

Afrikaans – Ayanda sê Nee vir Afknouery

English – Ayanda Says No to Bullying

IsiXhosa – UAyanda Uthi Hayi Ekugculweni

IsiZulu – U-Ayanda Umelana Nokuchukuluzwa

Sesotho – Ayanda O Hlola Bo-Mpodi

Setswana – Ayanda O Ema Kgatlhanong Le Go Dipisiwa

Ayanda Learns about Children’s Rights

Afrikaans – Ayanda Leer oor Kinderregte

IsiXhosa – U-Ayanda Ufunda Ngamalungelo Abantwana

IsiZulu – U-Ayanda Ufunda Ngamalungelo Ezingane

Sesotho – Ayanda O Ithuta Ka Ditokelo Tsa Bana

Setswana – Ayanda O Ithuta Ka Ditshwanelo Tsa Bana

Ayanda Says No to Child Abuse

Afrikaans – Ayanda sê Nee vir Kindermishandeling

English – Ayanda Says No to Child Abuse

IsiXhosa – UAyanda Uthi Hayi Ekuphathweni Gadalala Kwabantwana

IsiZulu – U-Ayanda Uthi Phansi NgoKuhlukunyezwa Kwezingane

Sepedi – Ayanda O Re Aowa Go Tlaiso Ya Bana

Sesotho – Ayanda O Re Tjhe O Hanyetsa Tlhekefetso Ya Bana

Setswana – Ayanda A Re Nnyaa Go Tshotlako Ya Bana

Ayanda Learns about Xenophobia

Afrikaans – Ayanda Leer oor Xenofobie

English – Ayanda Learns about Xenophobia

IsiXhosa – U-Ayanda Ufunda nge-Xenophobia

Sesotho – Ayanda O Ithuta Ka Xenophobia

Setswana – Ayanda O Ithuta Ka Senofobia

IsiZulu – U-Ayanda Uzwa nge-Xenophobia

Ayanda Learns about Hygiene

Afrikaans – Ayanda Leer oor Higiëne

English – Ayanda Learns about Hygiene

IsiXhosa – U-Ayanda Ufunda NgeZococeko

IsiZulu – U-Ayanda Ufunda NgeHlanzeko

Sepedi – Ayanda O Ithuta Ka Pabalelo Ya Maphelo

Sesotho – Ayanda O Ithuta Ka Bohlweki

Setswana – Ayanda O Ithtuta Ka Ga Bophepa

Ayanda Learns about Voting

Afrikaans – Ayanda Leer oor Verkiesings

English – Ayanda Learns about Voting

IsiXhosa – U-Ayanda Ufunda ngoKuvota

IsiZulu – U-Ayanda Uzwa ngoKuvota

Sepedi – Ayanda O Ithuta Go Bouta

Sesotho – Ayanda O Ithuta Mapabi Le Ho Vouta

Setswana – Ayanda O Ithuta Ka Ga Go Thlopha

Ayanda Visits Parliament

Afrikaans – Ayanda Besoek die Parlement

English – Ayanda Visits Parliament

IsiXhosa – U-Ayanda Utyelela iPalamente

IsiZulu – U-Ayanda Uvakashela ePalamende

Sepedi – Ayanda O Etela Palamenteng

Sesotho – Ayanda O Etela Palamenteng

Setswana – Ayanda O Etela Palamente