English ↔ Setswana · Ages 7–11
The River That Runs Into Sand
Noka e e Tshologelang mo Motlhabeng
By Kagiso Molefe · Illustrated by Naledi Sithole
Kagiso's mother poles a mokoro through the Okavango Delta, taking visitors to see the elephants. This year Kagiso is old enough to come along. Five books about a river that never reaches the sea, told in English and Setswana.
Theme: Water, wildlife and patience
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The River That Runs Into Sand · Book 1
The Mokoro
Mokoro
Kagiso Molefe
Greetings, boats and the first rule: be quiet.
176 pages
The River That Runs Into Sand · Book 2
Elephants at the Water
Ditlou kwa Metsing
Kagiso Molefe
Big animals, and how close is too close.
152 pages
The River That Runs Into Sand · Book 3
The Night Noises
Medumo ya Bosigo
Kagiso Molefe
Sounds, fear and a hippo who is not as close as he seems.
168 pages
The River That Runs Into Sand · Book 4
Flood Season
Nako ya Morwalela
Kagiso Molefe
Weather, months, and why the water comes in winter.
184 pages
The River That Runs Into Sand · Book 5
Kagiso Poles Alone
Kagiso o Kgweetsa a le Esi
Kagiso Molefe
A short trip, a big responsibility.
160 pages