We love these books, and the people who made them. These are the credits for every Book Dash title in Bemmi, including books pictured on this website and in our App Store screenshots.
Book Dash shares its books under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. You can find the original editions through the links below. Bemmi's additions are identified separately. Some reader views show a closer section of an illustration; the expand button shows the complete original picture.
Lara the Yellow Ladybird
Written by: Martha Evans Illustrated by: Catherine Holtzhausen Designed by: Nadene Kriel Edited by: Ester Levinrad
Original narrative and illustrations retained. Bemmi added short descriptive cue sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings, reformatted for read-aloud, and repaired missing spaces or quotation marks in source transcriptions where present. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Bathtub Safari
Written by: Tracy Chemaly Illustrated by: Robert McEwan Designed by: Sarah-Jane Williams
Original illustrations and fantasy adventure retained. The opening dialogue now keeps the parent nearby during the bath. Bemmi added short descriptive cue sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings, reformatted for read-aloud, and repaired missing spaces or quotation marks in source transcriptions where present. Added narration for the original wordless picture. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Sbu’s Special Shoes
Written by: Megan Pirie Illustrated by: Eidin Griffin Designed by: Mark Hardie
Original narrative and illustrations retained. Bemmi added short descriptive cue sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings, reformatted for read-aloud, and repaired missing spaces or quotation marks in source transcriptions where present. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Sleepy Mr Sloth
Written by: Paul Kennedy Illustrated by: Graham Paterson Designed by: Nick Mulgrew Edited by: Arthur Attwell
Original narrative and illustrations retained. Bemmi added short descriptive sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings, and reformatted the pages for read-aloud. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Sindi and the Moon
Written by: Zanele Dlamini Illustrated by: Wesley van Eeden Designed by: Thokozani Mkhize
Original narrative and illustrations retained. Bemmi added short descriptive sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings, and reformatted the pages for read-aloud. Corrected quotation mark placement and spacing in the source transcription; words are unchanged. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Londi the Dreaming Girl
Written by: Nathalie Koenig Illustrated by: Lauren Holliday Designed by: Nick Mulgrew
Original narrative and illustrations retained. Bemmi added short descriptive sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings, and reformatted the pages for read-aloud. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
A House for Mouse
Written by: Michele Fry Illustrated by: Amy Uzzell (Amy Richards) Designed by: Jennifer Jacobs
Original narrative and illustrations retained. Bemmi added short descriptive sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings, and reformatted the pages for read-aloud. The wordless fireplace spread illustrates the preceding sentence; the preceding walking illustration is retained in the source archive. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Little Ant’s Big Plan
Written by: Candice Dingwall Illustrated by: Steven McKimmie Designed by: Telri Stoop
Original narrative and illustrations retained. Bemmi added short descriptive sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings, and reformatted the pages for read-aloud. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Tortoise Finds His Home
Written by: Maya Fowler Illustrated by: Katrin Coetzer Designed by: Damian Gibbs
Original narrative and illustrations retained. Bemmi added short descriptive sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings, and reformatted the pages for read-aloud. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
A Beautiful Day
Written by: Elana Bregin Illustrated by: Lindy Pelzl Designed by: Raeesah Vawda
Original narrative and illustrations retained. Bemmi added short descriptive cue sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings, and reformatted the pages for read-aloud. Added narration for the original wordless pictures. Repaired a missing space in the source transcription. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Come Back, Cat!
Written by: Nicola Rijsdijk Illustrated by: Karen Lilje Designed by: Sam Scarborough
Original narrative and illustrations retained. Bemmi added short descriptive cue sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings, and reformatted the pages for read-aloud. Added narration for the original wordless pictures. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Is There Anyone Like Me?
Written by: Fred Strydom Illustrated by: Jess Jardim-Wedepohl Designed by: Stephen Wallace
Original narrative and illustrations retained. Bemmi added short descriptive cue sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings, and reformatted the pages for read-aloud. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Searching for the Spirit of Spring
Written by: Mosa Mahlaba Illustrated by: Selina Morulane Designed by: Sibusiso Mkhwanazi
Original narrative and illustrations retained. Bemmi added short descriptive cue sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings, and reformatted the pages for read-aloud. Repaired three source transcription typos and a missing full stop; the character names and narrative are unchanged. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Amazing Daisy!
Written by: Nozizwe Herero Illustrated by: Siya Masuku Designed by: Leona Ingram Edited by: Ester Levinrad
Original narrative and illustrations retained. Bemmi added short descriptive cue sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings, reformatted for read-aloud, and repaired missing spaces or quotation marks in source transcriptions where present. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Lory Dory
Written by: Brendon O’Neill Illustrated by: Sonia Dearling Designed by: Arthur Attwell Edited by: Sarah McGregor
Original narrative and illustrations retained. Bemmi added short descriptive cue sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings, reformatted for read-aloud, and repaired missing spaces or quotation marks in source transcriptions where present. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Sizwe’s Smile
Written by: Vianne Venter Illustrated by: Genevieve Terblanche Designed by: Lauren Rycroft
Original narrative and illustrations retained. Bemmi added short descriptive cue sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings, reformatted for read-aloud, and repaired missing spaces or quotation marks in source transcriptions where present. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
What If…?
Written by: Cristy Zinn Illustrated by: Mary-Anne Hampton Designed by: Julie Smith-Belton
Original narrative and illustrations retained. Bemmi added short descriptive cue sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings, reformatted for read-aloud, and repaired missing spaces or quotation marks in source transcriptions where present. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Why Is Nita Upside Down?
Written by: Roxana Bouwer Illustrated by: Sarah Bouwer Designed by: Emma Hearne
Original narrative and illustrations retained. Bemmi added short descriptive cue sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings, reformatted for read-aloud, and repaired missing spaces or quotation marks in source transcriptions where present. Added narration for the original wordless picture. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Whose Button Is This?
Written by: Paul Kennedy Illustrated by: James Woolley Designed by: Louise Gale
Original narrative and illustrations retained. Bemmi added short descriptive cue sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings, reformatted for read-aloud, and repaired missing spaces or quotation marks in source transcriptions where present. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Walking Together
Written by: Jade Mathieson Duckitt Illustrated by: Louwrisa Blaauw Designed by: Bianca de Jong Edited by: Elise Varga
Original narrative and illustrations retained. Bemmi added short descriptive cue sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings, reformatted for read-aloud, and repaired missing spaces or quotation marks in source transcriptions where present. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Thato’s Birthday Surprise
Written by: Corinne Rosmarin Illustrated by: Brad Cuzen Designed by: Jodi Houareau
Original narrative and illustrations retained. Bemmi added short descriptive cue sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings, reformatted for read-aloud, and repaired missing spaces or quotation marks in source transcriptions where present. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Grandpa’s Gold
Written by: Kerry Saadien-Raad Illustrated by: Elsabé Milandri Designed by: Mathilde de Blois
Original narrative and illustrations retained. Bemmi added short descriptive cue sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings, reformatted for read-aloud, and repaired missing spaces or quotation marks in source transcriptions where present. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Hippo Wants to Dance
Written by: Sam Beckbessinger Illustrated by: Megan Andrews Designed by: Marisa Steyn Edited by: Ester Levinrad
Original narrative and human-created illustrations retained. Bemmi added AI-assisted descriptive cue sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings. Printed text is presented separately so it can resize and follow the reading. Original picture compositions rendered from the licensed PDF without its printed typography; no paintings were generated or repainted. Added narration for the original wordless final picture. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Shongololo’s Shoes
Written by: Jacqui L’Ange Illustrated by: Megan Lötter Designed by: Marteli Kleyn Edited by: Judith Browne
Original narrative and human-created illustrations retained. Bemmi added AI-assisted descriptive cue sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings. Printed text is presented separately so it can resize and follow the reading. Original JPEG illustrations extracted from the licensed PDF. The tall giraffe illustration is shown upright, as stored in the original artwork. Added narration for the original wordless final picture. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
The Best Thing Ever
Written by: Melissa Fagan Illustrated by: Lauren Nel Designed by: Stefania Origgi Edited by: Helen Moffett
Original narrative and human-created illustrations retained. Bemmi added AI-assisted descriptive cue sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings. Printed text is presented separately so it can resize and follow the reading. Original picture compositions rendered from the licensed PDF without its printed typography; no paintings were generated or repainted. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Mrs Penguin’s Perfect Palace
Written by: Helen Brain Illustrated by: Celeste Beckerling Designed by: Arthur Attwell, with Vian Oelofsen and Jennifer Jacobs
Original narrative and human-created illustrations retained. Bemmi added AI-assisted descriptive cue sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings. Printed text is presented separately so it can resize and follow the reading. Original picture compositions rendered from the licensed PDF without its printed typography; no paintings were generated or repainted. Repaired quotation marks, spacing and the inconsistent spelling of Sissie in the source transcription. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Who Is Our Friend?
Written by: Jade Mathieson Duckitt Illustrated by: Gerhard van Wyk Designed by: Lara De Groot Edited by: Zanri Kritzinger
Original narrative and human-created illustrations retained. Bemmi added AI-assisted descriptive cue sentences, word-triggered animations and page headings. Printed text is presented separately so it can resize and follow the reading. Original JPEG illustrations extracted from the licensed PDF. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
The Best Nest
Written by: Crystal Warren Illustrated by: Megan Vermaak Designed by: Ashlyn Atkinson Edited by: David Mann
Original narrative and human-created illustrations retained. Bemmi added AI-assisted descriptive cue sentences, page headings and word-triggered animations. Printed typography is rendered separately so text can resize and follow reading. Original compositions are rendered from the licensed PDF without their printed text; illustrations have not been repainted. Facing original pages are reunited as twelve illustrated spreads. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Let’s Have an Inside Day!
Written by: Lerato Mbangeni Illustrated by: Alicia van Zyl Designed by: Rendani Nemakhavhani Edited by: Karen Hurt
Original narrative and human-created illustrations retained. Bemmi added AI-assisted descriptive cue sentences, page headings and word-triggered animations. Printed typography is rendered separately so text can resize and follow reading. Original compositions are rendered from the licensed PDF without their printed text; illustrations have not been repainted. Cover uses the front half of the original wraparound cover. Distributor appendix excluded. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Sam’s Treasures
Written by: Jon Keevy Illustrated by: Princess Kabeya Designed by: Jessica Janutsch Edited by: Kelly Norwood-Young
Original narrative and human-created illustrations retained. Bemmi added AI-assisted descriptive cue sentences, page headings and word-triggered animations. Printed typography is rendered separately so text can resize and follow reading. Original compositions are rendered from the licensed PDF without their printed text; illustrations have not been repainted. Website and store images resize original artwork within the app or marketing layout. This is an independent adaptation, not an endorsement by the creators.
Pip, Milo · Woodland artwork
Bemmi original. Story text and woodland illustrations were created with AI assistance. Animation and app adaptations are hand-coded. No claim of human-only authorship is made. The woodland background and Pip images come from this project's recorded art sources.
The website's tap-to-play sequences illustrate the app's concept; they do not run speech recognition. The app is still in development.
Type & website artwork
Fraunces by Undercase Type and DM Sans by Colophon Foundry are used under the SIL Open Font License. Fonts are served locally. Fraunces licence · DM Sans licence.
The wide and portrait woodland introductions are original AI-assisted Bemmi artwork. The glowing-book app icon is also original AI-assisted Bemmi artwork. They are separate from the in-app story illustration shown in the book preview.
