Marjorie's Trade Books

"Grandma Lim’s Persimmons by Sunita Lad Bhamray Returns with Fresh Print for New Readers"
By SwadesiNews - May 16, 2025 (https://swadesi.com/grandma-lim-s-persimmons-by-sunita-lad-bhamray-returns-with-fresh-print-for-new-readers)

Grandma Lim’s Persimmons

Written by Sunita Lad Bhamray, illustrated by Marjorie van Heerden

Publisher: Peach Blink Publishers, Maharastra, India.

Re-published: May 2025 (Originally published: 2013 by Oyez!Books, Malaysia)

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9670481074

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9670481074

Grandma Lim has a persimmon tree. One day she sees the biggest and most beautiful persimmon on the tree. She decides to save it for her granddaughter. But the persimmon went missing after a storm blew it off the tree. That’s when a centipede, a spider and a cat got involved to save the day.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of a multicultural neighborhood, Grandma Lim’s Persimmons is a tender and flavorful tale of kindness, resilience, and community spirit. When Grandma Lim’s cherished persimmons are unexpectedly taken, what follows is a beautiful story of sharing, understanding, and the small joys that connect us all. A timeless narrative perfect for young readers and families alike.

About the Author: https://www.peachblink.com/post/sunita-lad-bhamray

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Pickles for Christmas (a Pony Tale)
Written by Kathy Simmers, illustrated by Marjorie van Heerden
Publisher: Bound To Happen Publishing, Inc. (HWIN) (USA) - 2024

Publication date: December 2024

ISBN-13: 9781735351117
Award: Pickles for Christmas, A Pony Tale received a Silver Award in the 37th annual IBPA (2025) Book Award program in the following category: Interior Design: Children’s/Young Adult.

Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 8.72inches(w) x 10.27inches(h) x 0.12inches(d)
Age Range: 6 - 8 Years

Matthew forms special bond with Pickles, the pony he rides in his weekly lesson.

When he finds out Pickles is for sale he is devastated. He knows his parents will never buy him a pony. What will he do without Pickles? More importantly, what will Pickles do without him? This story captures the sweet longing of loving something that is just out of reach...or is it?

The Very Patient Gus Davis (A Gus Davis Book)

By Laurie Trumble Davis, illustrated by Marjorie van Heerden

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8886452259,
Published by ‎ Greenleaf Book Group (Sept. 2024)

Gus Davis is an irrepressible French bulldog who wants what he wants when he wants it. Bean is Gus’s best friend who knows that what he needs is to be patient. Who will win?

They both will!

“Bean is a wonderful example of patience, while Gus, learns that practicing patience isn’t always easy. A delightful story with illustrations that capture the personalities of Gus and Bean. The Very Patient Gus Davis is a fun read for little ones who just can’t wait for that cookie!”
—Linda Higley, retired educator

Kita’s Dance with Dust
by Vennessa Scholtz, Illustrared by Marjorie van Heerden
Published by LAPA (2023) (Penguin Publishers) South Africa.

ISBN 9780637002097

Kita loves walking on the dusty red road. Mama tells Kita not to make red dust clouds. Mama says if the red dust cloud grows, it will become a Dust Eater. Dust Eaters swallow little girls in one big bite. Kita doesn’t think that story is true. Mama just doesn’t want her to get her pretty dress all dirty with the red dust. One afternoon, Kita learns what Mama is talking about. Kita has a Dance with the Dust.

Posey’s Problem
Written by Kathy Simmers, illustrated by Marjorie van Heerden
Publisher: Bound To Happen Publishing, Inc. (HWIN) (USA) - 2023

Publication date: 12/05/2023

ISBN-13: 9781735351117

Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 8.72inches(w) x 10.27inches(h) x 0.12inches(d)
Age Range: 6 - 8 Years

Awards:

American Horse Publications Media Award – Best Fiction Book.

Equus Film Festival – Winnie Award

Posey is a show pony who has a big problem. No matter how hard she works, no matter how many times she wins or how much she loves her kids, the problem will always be there. Eventually, her riders will outgrow her and she’ll be moved to the next family.

Yet, despite her problem, Posey continues to do everything with her whole heart. She continues to be a champion through and through, and her resilience as she navigates change teaches us all that love is what really matters. As we follow Posey on her journey, Posey demonstrates the enduring power of love.
In their newest collaboration, the award-winning duo from Jump the Moon, Kathy Simmers and Marjorie van Heerden, combine beautiful illustrations and a delightful story to bring Posey’s story to life.
Posey’s Problem offers young readers inspiration for persevering through change and keeping an open heart, and perfectly compliments Jump the Moon in the growing Pony Tales series.

The Lion Tamer's Assistant

Written by Solet Scheeres, Illustrated by Marjorie van Heerden

ISBN 9781776353477

Format Paperback

Recommended Price R170.00

Published by Penguin Children's Fiction - .April 2022

About the book:

The English addition of Die Leeutemmer se Assitent (Afr.) published in 2017.

Nothing exciting ever happens in the town of Kraaipan. Especially not to Martjie, who lives on a farm nearby.

But when Bertus Botha dares Martjie to climb on the Mafikeng train and peep inside one of the crates to see what’s inside, it’s the beginning of a huge adventure. Martjie ends up in one of the carriages – with a circus lion! Soon, she gets to know the circus owners, Mister and Madam Pagel, and the other performers at the famous Pagel’s Circus. Mister Pagel is the world’s strongest man and sticks his head inside the lion’s jaws during every performance. Madame Pagel drives to the bank with a lion sitting next to her in the car.

And plain old Martjie knows her life will never be the same again.

This exciting novel is loosely based on the history of the Pagel Circus, which was known in every South African city and town in the previous century. A wonderful story full of action, adventure ... and the timeless magic of circus life.

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Die Wandelende Geraamte en Ander Spookstories
van C.J. Langenhoven
Saamgestel en verwerk deur Wendy Maartens
Met illustrasies deur Marjorie van Heerden
(Ghost stories of C.J. Langehhoven - published in Afrikaans)

Protea Books March 2022; ISBN – 978-1-4853-1177-5

C.J. Langenhoven skryf: "Ek was mal oor spoke. Eintlik was ek ’n soort spook-wetenskaplike. Oral waar ek gekom het, het ek spookstories bymekaar gemaak. En nou is ek self ’n spook… kan ’n mens so gelukkig wees?"

Wendy Maartens skryf: "Terwyl ek aan die bundel gewerk het, het ek my soms verbeel Langenhoven sit in die blou leunstoel langs my boekrak. As hy tevrede was met waarmee ek op daardie tydstip besig was, was daar die gemeenskaplike stilte wat baie woorde op papier soms tussen twee mense bring en … nou en dan, die geur van ’n pyp wat aangesteek word. As ek drooggemaak het, het die duiwe op die dak baklei, die weerhaan in die skoorsteen af gekreun, die bure se honde onophoudelik geblaf, ’n swaar voertuig die vensters laat ratel, of die een onderbreking na die ander my bloots gery."

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