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For your tween …
The Together Two by Roslynne Toerien A heartwarming picture book celebrating the power of friendship, cooperation, and diversity through fascinating animal partnerships in the wild. The Together Two is an inspiring journey through the animal kingdom, where unlikely friendships blossom and differences shine. From the Nile crocodile and Egyptian Plover to the zebra and wildebeest, discover how each pair supports and complements the other in unique ways.
Stand a chance to win!
One lucky reader will win their own copy of Rachel Kolisi’ s memoir, Falling Forward, valued at R350!
Roswell Johnson Saves the Galaxy! by Chris Colfer After saving Earth once, Roswell Johnson is stuck at home … until strange events ripple across the galaxy. Missing people, dying stars and an escaped villain push Roswell and his alien friends back into action. When his grandparents vanish, the mission becomes personal. A fast-paced, funny adventure packed with heart, mystery and intergalactic chaos.
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Closing date: 31 August 2026. T & Cs apply.
Falling Forward by Rachel Kolisi and Zibu Sithole In this deeply personal memoir, Rachel Kolisi shares the story behind the public image – tracing her journey through love, motherhood, faith, loss and reinvention. With honesty and resilience, she reflects on breaking free from expectations and rebuilding a life with purpose and strength. Raw, powerful and ultimately hopeful, this is a story of becoming, healing and choosing to rise.
For you …
For your teen …
Songs for Ghosts by Clara Kumagai When Japanese-American teen Adam finds a century-old diary in his attic, he becomes captivated by the story of a young woman navigating love, culture and strange ghostly encounters. Soon, Adam begins experiencing hauntings of his own, leading him to Nagasaki in search of answers, and a deeper understanding of himself. A haunting, lyrical story of identity and connection across time.
We’ re a Bad Idea, Right? by K. L. Walther Audrey Barbour is done being perfect. When her best friend suggests a fake-dating scheme, it feels like the perfect rebellion. But things escalate when Audrey secretly rents out her family’ s mansion to fund her dream of studying glassblowing. As lies pile up and feelings get complicated, Audrey must figure out who she really is and what she truly wants. A fun, messy, heartfelt coming-of-age romance.
Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston Camille Bayliss seems to have it all – until secrets in her marriage push her to take drastic action. Enter Aubrey Price, a woman with her own dark past and – surprise, surprise – a connection to Camille’ s husband. Together, they hatch a risky plan: switch places for one night to uncover the truth. But when Camille’ s husband turns up dead, only one of them has a solid alibi. An edge of your seat page-turner, this twisty, high-stakes thriller where nothing is as it seems. www. babysandbeyond. co. za
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