Books that Help children explore, discover, & learn about nature
Kenga Publishing creates children’s nature and conservation books grounded in real science and inspired by Africa’s rich wildlife. Our books are made to be read, used, and taken outside.
- Books firmly grounded in science
- Develop an appreciation of wildlife and other nature
- Explore and have fun
For Bookstores, Stockists and Distributors
We welcome book stores, stockists and distributors with volume-based wholesale pricing.
What makes Kenga Publishing different?
Our books sit at the intersection of education, conservation, and fun, a space that continues to resonate with parents, educators, and environmentally aware customers. Our titles are:
- Grounded in real science, not simplified or generic animal stories
- Focused on African wildlife and ecosystems
- Designed to encourage curiosity and outdoor exploration
- Clear about age ranges and learning outcomes, making staff recommendations easy
Customers often choose our books as:
- Meaningful gifts
- School project resources
- Companions for park visits and outdoor activities
- Fun activity guides for safaris
A strong fit for specialist and independent retailers
Kenga Publishing titles perform particularly well in:
- Independent bookstores
- Museum, botanical garden, zoo, and aquarium shops
- National park and reserve shops
- Nature, outdoor, and adventure-focused retailers
- Curated children’s stores
Because our range is focused rather than broad, books remain visible on shelves and are easier for staff to hand-sell.
Our approach to retail partnerships
We see retailers as partners, not just customers. That means:
- We prioritise wholesale supply over direct-to-consumer sales
- We actively encourage customers to buy through local stockists
- We aim for sustainable sell-through, not short-term discounting
Where appropriate, we support stockists through:
- Social media exposure highlighting retailers who carry our books
- School and educator outreach that drives awareness and demand
- Clear guidance on age ranges and educational value
- Occasional events, talks, or signings
Wholesale information
- Six children’s titles currently in print
- Standard wholesale terms available
- South Africa is our primary market
- International supply available (MOQ and shipping costs apply)
- Small starter orders welcome
If you are unsure which titles to begin with, we are happy to suggest a starter selection based on your store and customers.
Let’s work together
If you’re interested in stocking Kenga Publishing titles, we’d love to hear from you. You can:
- Request our wholesale catalogue and price list
- Ask about a starter order
- Discuss suitability for your store or organisation
Get in touch
- Phone (Mobile, WhatsApp): +27 64 921 6625
- Email: esther@kengapub.com
- Contact via this website
Summary overview of books
Amazing Mothers of the African Savanna
Esther Keats, illustrated by Taylor Laubsher
Little African wild animals celebrate their special bond with their amazing wild African mothers. The little wild animals discuss the special things that their mothers do for them as they forge friendships among each other. More importantly, each little animal narrates characteristics of its mother and why it thinks its mother is special.
Age range: 5-9
40 Pages, paperback
ISBN: 978-1-0672689-2-3
My First Book of Kruger Birds: Birding by Five
Derek Keats and Esther Keats
This children’s book introduces young readers to birding by presenting them with six categories containing five birds. Instead of being an identification guide, this book presents a challenge for young readers. They seek out and find all 30 birds in the book. Birds were chosen because they are relatively easy to spot within the park, both during drives and in the camps. Everyone who goes to Kruger Park knows about “The Big Five”, five large mammals that everyone wants to see. What if we could bird by five? Let’s think of some categories, and then illustrate five common birds in each category. The categories are: the big five, the little five, the colourful five, the noisy five, the five undertakers, and the five record holders.
Age range: 5-14
44 Pages, paperback
ISBN: 978-1-0672689-8-5
Wild Alphabet: A-Z of African Mammals
Derek Keats and Esther Keats
This book makes use of the alphabet to explore and learn about the mammals of Africa. Each letter is represented by one mammal and the young reader will find interesting key facts about it. See through the eyes of a biologist and ecologist with 30 years of research and nature photography experience. Explore the mammals of Africa with us.
Age range: 5-14
32 Pages, paperback
ISBN: 978-1-0672689-0-9
There's a Dinosaur in My Tree: How Theropod Dinosaurs Became Birds
Derek Keats and Esther Keats
This book chronicles how theropod dinosaurs became birds, and explores their evolution in the aftermath of the mass extinction that happened at the end of the Cretaceous Period. The book is intended to be read by adults for younger children, but should be readable by children above 7-8 years of age. Learn through the eyes of a biologist with 30 years of research and nature photography experience, and a deep interest in our living dinosaurs.
Age range: 5-14
32 Pages, paperback
ISBN 978-0-7961- 7537-3
What Lives Under the Sea? Animals and Plants of the Marine World
Esther Keats and Derek Keats
Learn what are the animals and plants of the sea, and how they live. Learn about seaweeds, sponges, corals, starfish, crabs, octopus, fish, turtles marine mammals and more. Get to know the world under the sea.See through the eyes of a marine biologist with 30 years of diving, research and underwater photography experience.
Age range: 5-9
32 Pages, paperback
ISBN: 978-0-7961-9070-3
Hidden COLOURS Under the Sea
Esther Keats and Derek Keats
A picture book that enables young readers to use colours to explore life in the sea. The book is illustrated only with underwater photographs taken by the authors during more than 20 years of exploring nature. In this book the young reader will see the colours of marine life through the eyes of a marine biologist with 30 years of diving, research and underwater photography experience. Explore the colours of the plants and animals of the sea, and see some of the exciting plants and animals that live beneath the waves.
Age range: 5-9
32 Pages, paperback
ISBN: 978-0-7961-9068-0