By William Van Zyl Published in April 2023 Listen to the Podcast: https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=uh8kj-13eb31d-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7 ‘The stories from the Bible are too violent for my young children,’ said the caring mum. ‘I prefer different stories which do not include violence,’ said another mum. ‘The stories from the Bible are probably the best stories you can ever tell… Continue reading True stories with unfathomable depth, rich cultural variations, and extensive contexts will develop creativity in young children.
Category: Children’s Books
Books for Children. Text and images.
Leon the Little Hammer Boy.
By William & Malinda Van Zyl. Published in 2018. Republished in January 2023. Here is the original photo of Jason the sausage dog. This children’s book was created with online software in 2018. I have not used fotor.com when the book was published. I have used a different app back then. Photos was used and… Continue reading Leon the Little Hammer Boy.
The Encoded Pen
By William & Malinda Van Zyl Novella (103 pages/20,500 words) EXCERPT 1 Authenticity TREASURE A blue ripple with tones of grey crisscrosses the dune-like ocean floor. The wavy pattern of the sea surface reflects down onto the bottom with artistic flair. Shades of blue and grey float mysteriously over the scuba divers as they… Continue reading The Encoded Pen
The Fox, the Badger, and the Megalodon Shark Tooth (short story).
Excerpt: I can see the flaming Sun—it is spewing red and yellow—I am so close to it. If I reach out, I can almost touch it. It is very different here. It is dead quiet. Too quiet. ‘Am I really living here? It feels so surreal; I have to pinch myself.’ It is the year 2060. Someone… Continue reading The Fox, the Badger, and the Megalodon Shark Tooth (short story).
UNIQUE CHILDHOOD MEMORIES FROM MY SKETCHBOOK: THE BARBERSHOP, A VINTAGE RADIOGRAM, AND A NEW SLOT CAR SET.
UNIQUE CHILDHOOD MEMORIES FROM MY SKETCHBOOK: THE BARBERSHOP, A VINTAGE RADIOGRAM, AND A NEW SLOT CAR SET.
Pleasant childhood memory can provide us with pleasant thoughts. It is as sweet as honey. Our eyes light up when we tell these stories, and it elicits more and more delightful stories in the minds of those who are listening in — they just can’t wait to share their childhood memories. It is so exciting. We are created for the narrative – sharing personal stories – it satisfies our soul.
I have some childhood memories to share – I have sketched it for you. I have summarised it in a title of only six words. A six-word-memory. As you read this article, I hope you are prompted to think about some of your childhood memories.
New Novel: ‘The Encoded Pen’
The new novel, by William & Malinda Van Zyl, was published a week ago. Check it out. Below details and excerpts. Visit fivehousepublishing.com to download. DESCRIPTION AND DETAILS OF THE BOOK: Novel. Second World War events/secrets uncovered in 2018 (Pearl Harbour). Christian Theme. 20,000 words. 97 x size A4 pages. Several notes and images are… Continue reading New Novel: ‘The Encoded Pen’