What People Are Saying

Soraya Hoedemakers - Belgium - "I have read the two first books of The Sapplings. I really liked this series because of the greater storyline."

"Every book has a moral. They teach children to work together, to be kind to one another, to help each other out, the importance of team work and so on."

"It is fun to read and easy to listen to. The stories are told in rhyme which makes it even more interesting for kids."

"Lastly I love how it is about nature, about forgotten insects and little creatures. It is educational even for me as an adult."

Teacher of Year 5 - UK - "The Characters are so inspirational. The rhyming really made the children engage."

Nicky Van Heerden - South Africa - "Little Lexi a 3 year old was enthralled as was I."

We loved the presentation and the colours and wonderful illustrations and the books had instant appeal!!

We loved the rhyming and storyline and the hidden message and the characters. We all felt they were the kind of storybooks you would return to again and again and become favourites...

Great hit we can’t wait to hear more stories"

Teacher, Cape Town - South Africa - "We loved the presentation and the colours and wonderful illustrations and the books had instant appeal."

Teachers in Intermediate Phase - Johannesburg - "We liked the rhyming and storyline and the hidden message and the characters. We all felt they were the kind of storybooks you would return to again and again and become favourites."

Parents of children - Brussels -

From book 1 - "If you're lost and alone it can be pretty scary. So, never wander off without anyone knowing, always tell someone just where you're going."

"As parents we found this direct message from Bronick offers a perfect conversation starter with our children about safety, honesty, and asking for help."

Arabic teacher - Morocco - "The Sapplings is a gentle, reassuring bedtime read with a classic, old-fashioned feel. The rhyming couplets make it musical and fun to read aloud, while the themes of community, belonging, and growing up are handled with warmth. The 'cracking shell' metaphor is a lovely way to discuss physical and emotional changes with young children, normalizing feelings of insecurity. The story reassures children that they are not alone in their worries and that their community will always look out for them."

Year 5 pupil - UK - "The moral of the story is really good because it teaches us at the same time. I wanted to read more."

Jane Panter, Headteacher & Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead, Designated Teacher - UK - "I have asked all the staff and they loved the characters and their 'roles'. One staff member said they liked the fact there is a moral to the story. Another liked what the characters represented."

"On the whole, very positive."

Yasmeen - Germany - “What I really enjoyed about The Sapplings was how inviting the books feel from the very first page. The colourful illustrations are full of detail and give children so much to notice, while the stories gently encourage them to use their imagination. I also really liked that each story carries a lesson or moral that children can learn from without it feeling too serious or educational. The messages are woven naturally into the adventures, which makes the stories both meaningful and enjoyable. They are genuinely lovely stories for children, with so much to discover, talk about and learn from.”

Cora W, Parent - Germany - “What I liked most about The Sapplings was seeing how easily the stories can capture a child’s attention. The colourful illustrations make the books feel lively and exciting, and there is always something on the page for children to notice and talk about. The stories are imaginative, fun and easy to enjoy, but they also give children meaningful ideas to think about afterwards. I think they are wonderful stories for encouraging curiosity, conversation and a love of reading.”

A.C, Teacher - Germany - “From a teacher’s point of view, The Sapplings can be a very useful way of supporting children who are learning English. The stories introduce new vocabulary and expressions in an engaging context, while the colourful and detailed illustrations help children understand the meaning of unfamiliar words without needing everything to be translated for them. The language gives children a chance to build their vocabulary, improve reading comprehension and become more confident in understanding English through context. At the same time, the stories remain imaginative and enjoyable, which makes language learning feel much more natural and less like a formal lesson.”