Product Description
Funda ukufunda Izinga 1 (isiZulu) Incwadi 1: UTippie nekati
Authors: Gugu Lucia Nkosi, Ntokozo Mkhize-Mthembu, José Palmer, Reinette Lombard • Illustrator: Zinelda McDonald
Format: Paperback
Recommended for ages 7+
Each story is unique, interesting and the text is always supported bycolourful, engaging illustrations that will aid comprehension. Tippie experiences modern day adventures in each book whilst staying true to typical child development. These sequential reading books were designed with a focus on sound development, linking sounds and letters as well as building success and self-confidence in reading. The first ten books in the series focus on short vowels, simple consonants, blends and sight words. Titles in this series:
1.UTippie nekati
2.UTippie nesikhukhukazi
3.UTippie noFundi bayadansa
4.UTippie iphoyisa
5.UTippie nomama
6.UTippie uyathanda ukucula
7.UTippie nodokotela wezilwane
8.UTippie noFundi bayabhukuda
9.UTippie nexoxo
10.UTippie nebhungezi
This series is also available in a boxset.
About the Authors
With years of experience in teaching children who have difficulties with reading, spelling, and learning, José Palmer and Reinette Lombard teamed up with Gugu Nkosi and Ntokozo Mkize-Mthembu for the Tippie isiZulu series.Ntokozo Mkhize-Mthembu is a lecturer at UKZN where she completed her doctoral studies in Teacher Development.José Palmer and Reinette Lombard have years of experience teaching children who struggle with reading and spelling. The LEER MY LEES / LEARN TO READ series with its colourful illustrations is not only fun to read, but also promotes vocabulary and comprehension.With years of experience in teaching children who have difficulties with reading, spelling, and learning, José Palmer and Reinette Lombard teamed up with Gugu Nkosi and Ntokozo Mkize-Mthembu for this isiZulu series.
Ntokozo Mkhize-Mthembu is a lecturer at UKZN where she completed her doctoral studies specialising in Teacher Development Studies.
About the Illustrator
Zinelda McDonald is an award-winning South African illustrator who lives in Wellington in the Western Cape of South Africa. She has illustrated numerous children’s books and is also a well-known designer and illustrator of children’s book covers.
Awards for her work include the Alba Bouwer Prize and the Exclusive Books IBBY SA Award.
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