Watch your learners catch the reading bug with We are growing! These enthralling stories are told for South African children, by storytellers who have not forgotten the wonders of their own childhood. Home-grown stories in all South African languages! Steeped in traditional African storytelling, these stories will help your learners grow and learn about rural and urban living. We are Growing has been adapted into all the South African languages by language and phase specialists. Specific attention has been given to appropriate language usage, ensuring that the integrity of each language and culture is maintained in each story. We are growing is therefore ideal for use in multilingual classes and more importantly encourages multilingualism. Careful progression for mixed abilities The series includes a blend of graded readers with careful progression from stage to stage. There is also grading within each stage - an ideal solution for mixed ability classes. The grading of readers aids independent reading skills and allows learners to progress at their own pace and enjoy reading. We are growing Stages 1,2 and 3 These magical stories are a gentle way to introduce independent reading. The stories are carefully graded for elementary, intermediate and advanced readers within each stage, ensuring that no one is left behind. We are growing Stages 4,5 and 6 We are growing is now available for Stages 4,5 and 6. Indulge your learners with the best in African storytelling by outstanding authors from all corners of the country, writing in their own languages. The wide variety of stories includes animal fables, traditional stories, fantasy tales as well as stories about children's adventures and experiences. The complete reading solution! Individual Readers encourage learners to read by themselves or in groups. Big Books engage learners in shared reading. Anthologies can be used as a read-aloud teacher's resource to practise listening skills. Teacher Books and Notes support teachers in their approach to reading in the classroom. Photocopiable worksheets allow learners to apply their understanding of the stories to various tasks and allow teachers to informally assess learners' progress. Written by renowned story tellers and encompassing educationally sound and widely used methodology, We are Growing will help instill a passion for reading so that learners can say, "We are growing to love reading!"