Thembi and Themba Books
Topical Caps-aligned readers for Foundation Phase, Intermediate Phase and Senior Primary learners. The Thembi and Themba readers intend to inform and educate our learners about issues and institutions that they will take responsibility for when they grow up; thus aiding in their development as caring and responsible young adults.
Thembi and Themba Celebrate 30 years of Democracy
Thembi and Themba celebrate 30 years of democracy in South Africa. Their parents help them discover the many ways democracy has changed life in this beautiful country.
Age: 10-13
Suggested Grade: Grade 4 – Grade 9
Thembi and Themba at the Aquarium
Join Thembi and Themba for an exciting learning experience at the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town. They learn about the many different exhibits and programmes of the Aquarium, whilst having lots of fun!
Age: 9-12
Suggested Grade: Grade 4 – Grade 5
Thembi and Themba at the Airport
Come on, my little angels and visit the airport with Themba and Themba. What an exciting place to be! Aeroplanes, pilots and air hostesses! So much for Thembi and Themba to share with you! “I love this book. Absolutely delightful. Beharilal gets kids.” – Deon Meyer
Age: 10-12
Suggested Grade: Grade 4
Thembi and Themba Ride the Gautrain
Come on, my little angels and join Thembi and Themba for a thrilling ride aboard the Gautrain – Africa’s fastest train. It is so much fun and exciting, too!
Age: 10-12
Suggested Grade: Grade 4
Thembi and Themba Explore the National Symbols
Thembi and Themba learn so much more from exploring our National Symbols. You can, too! Contains fun facts not usually found in any other similar book.
Age: 9-15
Suggested Grade: Intermediate Phase
Thembi and Themba at the Library
So when are you joining the library, my little angels? As you will see, Thembi and Thembi already have.
Age: 10-12
Suggested Grade: Grade 4
Thembi and Themba Learn about Nelson Mandela
Here, my little angels, is a story all about one of the greatest men and heroes in modern history. Read and learn about Nelson Mandela’s amazing life.
Age: 9-13
Suggested Grade: Intermediate Phase
Thembi and Thema Learn about the Rhino
Join Thembi and Themba on another learning adventure! Enjoy this informative story, my little angels, and join in the fight to save our rhino!
Age: 9-12
Suggested Grade: Intermediate Phase
Thembi and Themba Visit Kirstenbosch
Thembi and Themba’s visit to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden turns into an adventure when Gogo and Uncle thabo go off on their own. In searching for Gogo and Uncle Thabo, they find all the interesting features of the gardens and learn more about its diversity.
Age: 10-14
Suggested Grade: Intermediate Phase
Thembi and Themba at the Fire Station
Thembi and Themba invite you along on a visit to a fire station where firefighters teach them about fire safety, how they fight fires and what firefighting equipment they use.
Age: 9-13
Suggested Grade: Up to Intermediate Phase
Thembi and Themba Visit a National Botanical Garden
Thembi and Themba enjoy an interesting and enchanting tour of a national botanical garden. There is so much of interesting facts about our natural biodiversity in this book which serves as an introduction to further reading at the library, in the classroom and at home.
Age: 9-12
Suggested Grade: Up to Intermediate Phase
Thembi and Themba Quote Nelson Mandela
Thembi and Themba discover the meaning of their favourite quotes by Madiba. Through this journey, they learn more about life lessons Madiba left behind and how children can apply these lessons in their lives.
Age: 9-13
Suggested Grade: Up to Intermediate Phase
Thembi and Themba Learn about the African Lion
Thembi and Themba learn about the African Lion in this second part of the Big Five series. They discover fun facts about the royal king of the beasts and how the lion fills its place in the ecosystem.
Age: 9-12
Suggested Grade: Grade 4 – Grade 5
Thembi And Themba Visit Nelson Mandela Centre Of Memory
Thembi and Themba explore the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory to learn more about South Africa’s iconic statesman.
Age: 10-13
Suggested Grade: Grade 4 – Grade 9
Thembi And Themba Visit uShaka Marine World
Thembi and Themba go on an adventure to discover the wonderful underwater world at the uShaka Marine World. They interact, learn and play, and get to know what amazing creatures live in our oceans.
Age: 9-12
Suggested Grade: Grade 5 – Grade 7





















































































