The Forgotten Four

Author: Roslynne Toerien

ISBN: 9780637006446

Publisher: Penguin Random House

Published: March 2024, Reprint 2024

About the book

Join a spirited group of young explorers on an African Safari adventure!

Packed with excitement, curiosity, and their favourite game, “Let’s Ask Questions”, they set off to encounter the famed Big Five and extend their awe to the lesser celebrated yet equally captivating “Forgotten Four” – the gentle giraffe, hefty hippo, swift warthog, and mesmerizing zebra.

Through thrilling encounters and newfound knowledge, they discover the magic of African wildlife and the vital importance of conservation. Come along on this enlightening odyssey celebrating the diverse tapestry of Africa’s incredible fauna.

© Publication: Struik Children, an imprint of Penguin Random House South Africa (Pty) Ltd © Text: Roslynne Toerien 2024 © Illustrations & layout: Julie Smith-Belton 2024

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Book reviews

”This book celebrates the incredible animals of Africa, giving a voice to those often overshadowed by the famous “Big Five.” The combination of witty rhymes and beautiful illustrations makes it even more captivating. It’s a treasure for the whole family to enjoy together.”

CAROL OFORI — Author, radio & TV personality

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Roslynne Toerien

The author of Under The Baobab Tree and The Rumbling Rhino, Roslynne Toerien is a proudly South African mother of three young children, residing in Durban, KZN.

She holds a Bachelor Of Education and has a love for teaching, writing and dance. Ros is the CEO and Founder of the South African Non-Profit Trust, The LEARN Project which stands for ‘Let’s Educate A Rainbow Nation’ and aims to equip disadvantaged schools with libraries and book corners.

She lives by the motto ‘Small actions lead to big change’ and this can be seen in the number of school LEARN library doors that have been opened and minds that have been unlocked through the power of books and literacy.

Ros has been a guest speaker at a number of events and schools and was awarded The Paul Harris Fellows Award by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. She has worked closely on The Presidents ‘Reading Champion Programme’, as the KZN Provincial Lead Support Partner with The LEARN Project.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Julie Smith-Belton

Julie Smith-Belton is a visual artist working in painting, sculpture, photography, illustration and graphic design. Whimsy, quirky humour and playful creativity are the themes that run throughout her work.

Julie was born and raised in South Africa and currently lives in Denmark with her family. She studied fine art
and graphic design, graduating cum laude in 2004. Julie has exhibited and sold original artworks, taught art to children and worked on a number of illustrated short stories and books.

She is a mom of 4 who loves to work on things that bring joy to others and lives with a dream of making everything around her beautiful and of impacting the world through creativity and love.

Books: The Rumbling Rhino, Under the Baobab Tree, The Forgotten Four and The Speedy Six Olympics.