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A collection of FREE Audio Books for children by READing Matters. Established in 1997 as a non-profit company and part of READ, a non-government organisation promoting language and literacy in South Africa for over 30 years, READing Matters is a leading distributor and supplier of educational books and resources for learners that are relevant, tested, and effective. The books offer a rich language experience relevant to the children, reflects their world and helps them move beyond it. This audio book collection aims to inspire imagination and curiosity through the excitement of the stories.

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    • Sep 28, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 7m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    The Frog Prince

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 3:58


    The Frog Prince | Duration: 3m57s In this book, you will read about a princess who didn’t keep her promise. Her father then made her fulfil the promise she made to the Frog. Listen to find out what happened. Listen to the audio book below and click on this link: https://thereadshop.co.za/shop/ to purchase the illustrated e-Book.

    My Sisters Wedding

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 3:10


    My Sisters Wedding | Duration 3m10s Tomorrow is My Sister's Wedding. Cousin Piscilla is meant to sing tomorrow, but arrives with a sore throat and can’t speak. Listen to find out what happens. Listen to the audio book below and click on this link: https://thereadshop.co.za/shop/ to purchase the illustrated e-Book.

    Why Rabbits Don't Tell Lies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 13:05


    Why Rabbits Don't Tell Lies | Duration 13m05s A wise chief asked all the animals what they would plant in their gardens. Rabbit tried to trick the chief and said he would plant money. What will happen when the time comes for the harvest? Listen to the audio book below and click on this link: https://thereadshop.co.za/shop/ to purchase the illustrated e-Book.

    Mpume's Flag

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 6:05


    Mpume's Flag | Duration: 6m5s Mpume loves to sing. She goes into town with her mom and dad. On one of the buildings she sees a row of flags and begins to sing! Listen to the audio book below and click on this link: https://thereadshop.co.za/shop/ to purchase the illustrated e-Book.

    Arijole's Secret

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 9:53


    Arijole's Secret | Duration: 9m53s Before she died, Arijole’s mother tells her two secrets that would make her life happy. Her new step-sisters are mean and ugly. They are jealous of Arijole because she is beautiful. Will she remember her mother’s secrets? Listen to the audio book below and click on this link: https://thereadshop.co.za/shop/ to purchase the illustrated e-Book.

    The King of Frogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 8:41


    The King of Frogs | Duration 8m41s The frogs want a king, so they ask the Sun to give them one. They complain about the first king Sun gives them. What happens when Sun gets angry? Listen to the audio book below and click on this link: https://thereadshop.co.za/shop/ to purchase the illustrated e-Book.

    Yvonne's Granny

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 5:38


    Yvonne's Granny | Duration 5m37s Yvonne spent all her time with three friends. They often visited each other. Yvonnes's Granny came to visit from Mauritius, and this story tells of the adventures Yvonne and her three friends had With Yvonne's Granny. Listen to the audio book below and click on this link: https://thereadshop.co.za/shop/ to purchase the illustrated e-Book.

    The Twelve Dancing Princesses

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 15:14


    The Twelve Dancing Princesses | Duration 15m14s This fairy tale is about a shepherd named Michael who has a dream about marrying a princess.He sets out to find her and steps into an adventure where the princess and her sisters are under a dancing spell. Will he break the spell and will his dream come true? Listen to the audio book below and click on this link: https://thereadshop.co.za/shop/ to purchase the illustrated e-Book.

    Counting Leopard's Spots

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 9:21


    Counting Leopard's Spots | Duration 9m 21s Leopard wants to know how many spots he has. Will Crocodile, Warthog, Elephant, Buffalo or Monkey be able to count his spots? Listen to the audio book below and click on this link: https://thereadshop.co.za/shop/ to purchase the illustrated e-Book.

    Little Star

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 5:26


    Little Star | Duration: 5m26s Mpho lived with her Gogo. From when she was a baby, her Gogo had loved her and done everything for her. Mpho was such a happy baby that she had brought joy and laughter into Gogo’s life. Listen to the audio book below and click on this link: https://thereadshop.co.za/shop/ to purchase the illustrated e-Book.

    Wanjiro the Giant

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 4:37


    Wanjiro the Giant | Duration 4m35s Wanjiro is kidnapped by the giant, Uroyo. He is planning to eat her for dinner. But Wanjiro is very clever! How will she escape? Listen to the audio book below and click on this link: https://thereadshop.co.za/shop/ to purchase the illustrated e-Book.

    Ninety Nine Wild Ducks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 12:36


    Ninety Nine Wild Ducks | Duration: 12m35s Taro learned how to trap ducks when he was a child. He and his father set a trap every day. When he grew up, he started setting more traps to sell the ducks. Taro begins to get greedy. What will happen when he traps too many ducks? Listen to the audio book below and click on this link: https://thereadshop.co.za/shop/ to purchase the illustrated e-Book.

    Five Leaves

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 5:33


    Five Leaves | Duration 5m33s Thandeka has to walk a long way to school. She likes to meet up with her friends on the way. They let each other know where they are with leaves. But does Thandeka get carried away? Listen to the audio book below and click on this link: https://thereadshop.co.za/shop/ to purchase the illustrated e-Book.

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    The Elephants Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 15:02


    The Elephants Child | Duration: 15m02s A folk tale about how the elephant got a trunk. The elephant’s child was very curious and was spanked by all his relatives for his curiosity. He goes on a journey to find out what the crocodile eats for dinner. What happens with the Crocodile? Listen to the audio book below and click on this link: https://thereadshop.co.za/shop/ to purchase the illustrated e-Book.

    Cinderella

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 4:01


    Cinderella | Duration: 4m1s Cinderella lives with her three step-sisters who are unkind to her. One day they get an invitation to the ball. How does Cinderella get to the ball? Listen to the audio book below and click on this link: https://thereadshop.co.za/shop/ to purchase the illustrated e-Book.

    Nombulelo's New home

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 11:46


    Nombulelo's New Home | Druation: 11m46s Nombulelo and her family move from Johannesburg to Kwa-Zulu Natal. At first she is nervous and gets bullied at school, but eventually she makes a friend. How does she become a hero on a school trip? Listen to the audio book below and click on this link: https://thereadshop.co.za/shop/ to purchase the illustrated e-Book.

    Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 2:51


    Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky | Duration 2m50s The sun and the moon fall in love and want to have a wedding. They invite Water and all her relatives, but they don't realize how many relatives she has! Listen to the audio book below and click on this link: https://thereadshop.co.za/shop/ to purchase the illustrated e-Book.

    Mzimba and the Crowned Cranes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 9:19


    Mzimba and the Crowned Cranes | Duration: 9m19s Chief Mzimba was very old, but he still had magical powers. He used his magic on the animals. Sometimes it helped the animals, sometimes it didn’t. What does Mzimba have to learn about giving gifts? Listen to the audio book below and click on this link: https://thereadshop.co.za/shop/ to purchase the illustrated e-Book.

    The Sick Lion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 6:51


    The Sick Lion | Duration 06m51s Lion is feeling hungry but he is too lazy to hunt for food. He pretends to be sick and asks the animals to help him. Jackal warns them. How many animals will be tricked by Lion? Listen to the audio book below and click on this link: https://thereadshop.co.za/shop/ to purchase the illustrated e-Book.

    The Orange Tree

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 8:14


    The Orange Tree | Duration: 08m14s This is the story about two brothers, Tung and Lien. Tung received great wealth from their father and Lien received nothing. Tung gave Lien a sickly Orange Tree. Will the Orange Tree help Lien?

    Vain Mr Rooster

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 3:50


    Vain Mr Rooster | 03m50s Mr Rooster is so vain. He is always looking in the mirror. Jackal tries to trick him. Mrs Cat tries to save him. Who will succeed?

    Monde Wins Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 11:14


    Monde Wins Again | Duration: 10m47s Monde loves playing soccer with his friends, One day, after scoring a winning goal, he forgets to do what his father told him to do. What will happen when his father comes home and finds him sleeping? Listen to the audio book below and click on this link: https://thereadshop.co.za/shop/ to purchase the illustrated e-Book.

    Boompiloompi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 3:06


    Boomipiloompi | Duration: 03m06s Boompiloompi was a monster that was so big that the ground shook when he walked in Monster village. And he often ate the people. Can a boy and his father save their village from the monster? Listen to the audio book below and click on this link: https://thereadshop.co.za/shop to purchase the illustrated e-Book.

    Beauty and the Beast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 8:33


    Beauty and the Beast | Duration: 08m33s This is the fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast. To save her father, Beauty goes to live with the Beast in his castle. Will she come to care for the Beast and break the magic spell? Listen to the audio book below and click on this link: https://thereadshop.co.za/shop/ to purchase the illustrated e-Book.

    Tikky Tikky Spider

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 9:16


    Tikky Tikky Spider | Duration: 09m03s Tikky Tikky Spider likes to eat the cows in the village at night. How will Bongani and Zama trick and defeat the horrible, giant spider? Listen to the audio book below and click on this link: https://thereadshop.co.za/shop/ to purchase the illustrated e-Book.

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