The Tree

The Tree is a Grade 1 first reader that turns the big green tree in every South African child's yard into the centre of their first book. Eight illustrated spreads carry the reader through "This is a tree," "The leaves are green," "I climb the tree," and "I sit in the shade" — pairing nature vocabulary with the soothing rhythm of the outdoors.

What's inside

• 8 illustrated story pages
• Sight words: tree, green, fruit
• Phonics focus: the 't' sound in tree and trunk
• Pre-reading prompt and 6 post-comprehension questions on the inside back cover
• Teacher action prompt on each page

Why Vernac Books

Reviewed by native speakers and curriculum specialists. CAPS-aligned for the Foundation Phase. Built so your child sees themselves on the page.

Reading level: Grade 1, Term 3 · Ages 5-7