What Our Young People Are Saying
“I like the book called ‘A Boy Named Justice’ because it improved my reading skills. It also made me understand that I have to be just to one another and learn to share what I have with my friends and also respect one another.”
- David, a P7 Boy at a school in Uganda
“My favourite character in ‘Happy Girl, Happy Boy’ was the happy girl because she is happy. I liked that the girl tried to make the boy happy, but I didn’t like that the boy was always angry and sad.
In this story I learned it’s important to be happy and to help someone else be happy like me.”
- Mandy, age 13
What Other People Are Saying
‘Adroa’s New Home’ is a comprehensive story of a child on the Autism Spectrum who encounters big life changes. The author did an excellent representation of all senses and emotions Adroa and his family experienced. This gives the reader the opportunity to discover that children with ASD have the same senses, feelings and fears as others. The story gives insight to Adroa’s thoughts and feelings as he processes information and communicates differently.
The helpful tips at the end of the book are necessary for parents and teachers who start their journey with a child with ASD. The book is captivating with the beautiful pictures representing the story being told. In my opinion the book will add value to create awareness of ASD and Neurodiversity.
- Leandrie Bekker
Educational Therapist / Inclusive Education Specialist
Affirming diversity and co-accountability for human -and environmental well-being, are vital building blocks for the greater good of society and sustainable futures globally. Pantone’s story artfully shares these values, knowledge of the possibility of forgiveness and guides mutual understanding because we are all equally human.
Anthea Rossouw,
Founder
Dreamcatcher South Africa
‘When I Slow Down’ is an absolutely fantastic book! As a mother and children's yoga teacher, I found it both practical and imaginative. This book is a wonderful tool for a parent or teacher to use to introduce and explore the benefits of becoming more self aware and mindful. The bold and colourful illustrations are really beautiful, and the characters are both inclusive and accurate in their portrayal of the yoga poses. It can be challenging to find ways to introduce mindfulness to children, and I believe this book and the practical tips that are weaved into the story, will be a great resource.
Janna Kretzmar,
Founder and Director
Earthchild Project
I can see that the reading skills of our children have improved. I like the book, ‘Amani the Boda-Boda Rider’. This book taught me that girls can really do great things. It breaks the attitude of discrimination and gender disparity. It also encourages hard work among pupils, especially girls because they all want to be like Amani.
Tits Tumusigwe,
A school teach in Uganda
