Sibo Book Series

This series of illustrated children's science books features the energetic Sibo who explores issues related to waste, water, recycling, the sea, plants, and the planets and stars.

The illustrated books weave lessons into the storylines, creating an awareness of environmental issues, the world around us, the rewards of learning, and exploring practical and positive ways in which a younger generation can make a difference.

The books are printed with soy-based inks on environmentally friendly chlorine-free paper from sustainable forestry programmes.

The series consists of the following books:

Sibo Makes A Difference - Sibo is an energetic young girl who has always cared for planet but didn’t realise just how bad it really was until she met the Earthman. After hearing what he had to say, she embarks on various energy saving projects and realises that even little changes will make a big difference.

Sibo and the Veggie Bed - Sibo’s adventures continue and this time in her own garden. Reading the paper one day she learns how to plant her own vegetables. With her father’s help, she sets about making a veggie bed and eventually supplying the household with delicious and nutritious vegetables.

Sibo Saves Water - Sibo starts thinking about water and where it comes from. She realises what a precious resource it is and finds out how water gets into our homes. Her concern leads her to discover ways to conserve water around the house.

Sibo and the Sea - Sibo is so excited. She has worked hard at school and now its holiday time. Sibo travels with her Mum and Dad to the seaside and finds that things are not what they should be. Her disappointment turns to pleasure when her father suggests solutions and spoils her with a special trip.

Sibo in Space - Looking at the stars one night with her Dad, Sibo becomes fascinated with the planets and outer space. She sets out to find as much as she can and not only finds amazing facts, she also discovers just how fragile our planet really is.

Sibo Tackles Trash - One day an absent-minded Sibo drops her sweet wrapper on the floor in her classroom. As punishment, her teacher tells her to remain behind at break time. Sibo’s teacher exposes the problems of littering but also tells Sibo about recycling and how she can help keep our cities and countryside free of litter.

Sibo Thinks Positively - Sibo makes friends with a new girl who has a secret that she seems ashamed of. Sibo’s mother also makes it clear that the friendship is not desirable. Find out what the secret is and how Sibo helps change her mother’s misguided beliefs and shows her new friend that her secret is nothing to be ashamed of.

Sibo Sizes Things Up - Whilst doing a school project, Sibo thinks she has found just what she needs in her mum’s washing detergent, but all she found was trouble. Her headmistress arranges a talk from Professor Small who explains that what she was looking for is smaller than she can see. He is an expert in Nanotechnology and takes Sibo and her friends on a fantastic adventure of the mind.

Sibo Likes Life - At school, Sibo and her friends learn a new word - biodiversity. The teacher’s explanation makes Sibo concerned about the environment, but her dad comes up with a great idea to fix up the local park. The whole community gets involved and shares ideas on how it can be done.

Sibo Mixes Things Up - Sibo accidentally makes a mess and has to clean it up before her mum finds out. Her friend Lennie comes to the rescue and helps clean up the mess with a chemical "magic potion". A grateful Sibo becomes curious about chemicals and how they work, so her teacher invites a guest to school to tell her class all about chemistry and how it helps us in everyday life.

Sibo Saves a Stray - Sibo is befriended by a stray dog and wants to keep it. But her mum is having none of it and the dog is taken to the pound. The man from the shelter explains the plight of animals to Sibo and how certain people mistreat them and don’t seem to care. A determined Sibo does some research and gets involved in her usual way. Will she be reunited with her new friend?

The Sibo website offers more information about the books and the characters, and also provides worksheets, a Sibo Song, and a blog.

As of March 2012, an animated "Sibo and Friends" television series is on its second run on ETV. It is broadcast in South Africa on Saturday mornings.

To obtain copies of the publication, please contact the publishers at the contact details below.