Die Hond Met Die Stert Sonder Swaai (The Dog with the Tail That Doesn’t Wag)

Written by Paula Fourie, illustrated by Emily House

Die Hond Met Die Stert Sonder Swaai is a charming Afrikaans children’s picture book for ages 0–6 about family, belonging, and understanding. One morning, Jakkals the dog wakes up and her tail just won’t wag. How can she make her family understand? With playful illustrations and a heartwarming story, this book is perfect for introducing young readers to empathy, communication, and the joy of home.

The title translates to “The Dog with the Tail That Doesn’t Wag” in English.

Ideal for young children, this book is especially well suited to bilingual families, Afrikaans-speaking households, and Afrikaans language learners in Australia.

In stock in Australia and shipped locally.

Publisher’s description / Beskrywing in Afrikaans
Toe Jakkals die hond een oggend wakker word, wil haar stert glad nie meer swaai nie. Maar wat kan sy doen om haar huismense te laat verstaan? 'n Uitbundige storie oor familie en tuishoort.