has lived there for many years collecting the stories about the Little 5,
the much smaller, smarter cousins of the Big5.
About the Book
They meet through a number of mishaps and decide to live together. They organise flying and weightlifting competitions, which they lose but outsmart the ‘animal catchers’ and the Trixies, the spiteful and vicious goblins.
Throughout the book there are references to the real status of the little animals, to make the story educational as well as entertaining.
About the Author
Janina Pechova was born in Prague, the Czech Republic, but has lived for many years in South Africa, where she has held numerous solo exhibitions of her artworks.
She has also worked in publishing as an art director, freelance illustrator and writer of short stories. Currently she is also lecturing in art history and design.
Her academic qualifications include degrees in modern languages, biological sciences and fine arts.
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Endorsements
Janina Pechova’s blend of delightful illustrations and imaginative storyline takes young readers into a whimsical world of small creatures. In an amusing parody of their big game namesakes the Little5 confront the adversaries of the natural world with wit and adventure, ingeniously embracing real-life conservation and social issues.
In the tradition of African storytelling The Little 5 uses tales of the veld to entertain and inform. An instant classic!
Vincent Carruthers - writer and environmentalist
There’s a special thing about children’s books where the writer is the illustrator; an extra harmony. Janina’s artwork is a visual kapow! – vivid and vigorous, full of intrigue and peppered with meaning that the written tale brings out step by step in delicious deliberate dollops.
Denis Beckett - author and social commentator
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Price:
The Little 5 book: R80 (13U$)
Local postage and packaging: RSA R28
Overseas/International Shipping fees: (16U$)