Month / November 2015

by Shuters House

Early Christmas Shopping

Christmas is just around the corner.

Be sure to visit www.shuters.com to stock up on goodies for the little ones this Christmas.

The Farmyard Puzzle

Farm PuzzleChildren will have lots of fun learning about farm animals and farm life. Not is it enjoyable but educational too. They are able to practise visualisation, language and fine motor planning skills.

The Metal Cooking Set

Metal Cooking Play Set A set of durable metal pots, pans and utensils, which will provide children with endless fun as they play and “prepare” tasty food for the family.

The large Plastic Wild Animals set

Plastic Wild Animals (Large) Consists of six wild animals and a big play mat so that children can exercise their imagination while playing with these sturdy toys.

The Full Train Set

Full Train Set Consists of an oval 12-piece track, plastic locomotive, wagon and coach for hours of endless fun.

Wooden Cricket Set

Cricket Set For sports and outdoor enthusiasts, the wooden Cricket Set is a perfect gift. Children will have fun in the garden, playing cricket just like the Proteas!

Children’s Books

Hi, Zoleka Cover We also have some lovely children’s books. What about Hi, Zoleka, by South African icon Gcina Mhlope (with Elizabeth Pulles), which is available in English, Xhosa and Zulu. This charming book is aimed at children from three to seven years.

Lindakhil coverFor younger children between the ages of 0 to two there is This baby and is available in English, Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu.

Have you ever slurped strawberry soupThe award winning Have you slurped strawberry soup? by Nicole Levin (with Vian Oelofsen) is a firm favourite. Have a look at our earlier blog post on this title for more information.

Whatever you are looking for, you will be sure to find it at Shuters. For more information have a look at our website, or contact our friendly customer services department on 033 846 8721/22/23.

by Shuters House

Holiday reads

It’s that time of year when you start thinking of those lazy summer days on school holiday. The perfect time to pick up a good book and let your imagination soar.

Here are some good holiday reads from Shuters you may enjoy.

Metjodi Ya Marakwaneng Metjodi Ya Marakwaneng, by K. P. D. Maphalla, is a feel-good Sesotho novel about a group of boys who get together to help the community by working as a team to build a swimming dam for everyone to use.

Hotwire Cover Hotwire, by Jay Heale is an English novel about the adventures of Ben and Tarif who love cars. They embark on a dangerous mission to get Ben’s mother’s car back from the mysterious mechanic.

Lindakhil cover Lindakhil’ilizwi Lakho, by M. G Mdliva is an isiXhosa novel that explores the power of the love that exists between a parent and a child.

Three Friends Cover Three Friends, , by Lesley Beake (with Minky Stapleton) is an English novel that deals with two best friends, Lindi and Thandile. Their friendship is disturbed when a strange new girl comes to the village and everything starts going wrong.

Ngizigwaze Ngowami Cover Ngizigwaze Ngowami, is an isiZulu novel by N. Mavundla. It relates the experiences and adventures of Princess Thokozile, who leaves her home to go and work in Johannesburg.

You can find these and many other cool books in your local library, or order them online from www.shuters.com. Alternatively, contact our Customer Services Department on 033-846 8721/22/23

Write a review of any of these novels and send them to us at entries@shuter.co.za by 16 January 2016, and you could stand to win a cool Shuters hamper.