The African Orchestra
is a humorous story that will enchant and entertain youngsters. Jacana Media has
announced that the international rights of The
African Orchestra were sold to Interlink Publishing in Canada.
With magical illustrations from Joan Rankin, who has
illustrated over 30 books, and poetry from masterful storyteller Wendy
Hartmann, who has had more than 40 children’s books published, The African Orchestra lyrically captures
the magic of the African sounds of nature.
From the clicking of crickets to the crackle of fire, follow
the journey that celebrates these sounds in the rhythm and music of Africa. It
was also chosen as one of Jay Heale’s Bookchat Books of the year 2016.
Wendy Hartmann has been writing for many years, with more
than 40 children’s books published. They range from concept, counting and
beginner readers to high interest/low vocabulary readers and picture books. Her
books have been selected for honours lists and nominated for awards for writing
and illustration.
The African Orchestra
is available in English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa and isiZulu. ISBN 978-1-4314-2339-2
Price R120