Vir die hele gesin · For the whole family

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From beautifully illustrated stories for little hands to cookbooks, colouring books, journals and calendars for the grown-ups — one bookshelf with something for everyone.

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Since
2015
The Murray & Me Idioom Reeks Afrikaans children's books laid out together

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A little library, curated with love.

Stories vir die kleintjies, resepte vir die kombuis en inkleur vir die grootmense — elke rak in die huis is gedek.

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Die Idioom Reeks

Kinderboeke wat Afrikaanse idiome tot lewe bring.

Deur Milan Murray, Charmaine Nolte en Marisa du Toit. Elke boek vertel 'n storie rondom 'n bekende Afrikaanse idioom — met handgeskilderde kuns wat kinders keer op keer wil deurblaai.

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Illustrated spread from the Idioom Reeks
Illustrated pages and rhyme from the Idioom Reeks

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Mandala books by Lize Beekman

Four hand-drawn colouring books for slow, creative moments — lovely to keep or give.

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Only 2 leftMandala Art Book 1 by Lize Beekman
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Mandala Art Book 1

R220.00

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Mandala Art Book 2 by Lize Beekman
LIZE BEEKMAN

Mandala Art Book 2

R220.00

’n Geskenk vol kleur
Only 2 leftColouring for Adults Book 3 by Lize Beekman
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Colouring for Adults Book 3

R220.00

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Only 2 leftColouring for Adults Book 4 by Lize Beekman
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Colouring for Adults Book 4

R220.00

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The gift of books

Buy any 3 books & choose a FREE storybook!

Choose Pieter Kokkewieter in Afrikaans or Pete Twiddlefeet in English as your free gift. A little extra reading joy, on us!

Applies to books only. One free book per order. While stocks last.

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Choose any 3 books

Mix and match — several copies of one title count too.

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Pick your free storybook

Pieter Kokkewieter in Afrikaans or Pete Twiddlefeet in English.

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Your gift shows as R0 at checkout. Ends 10 December 2026.

The My Story Art Journal — 52 art prompts for tweens

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The My Story Art Journal.
A studio, not a book.

A private, judge-free creative spot for your tween — 52 intentional art prompts, professionally curated for self-expression, emotional growth and reflection.

  • 52 intentional art prompts
  • For 6 – 13 year olds
  • A4, chipboard-backed cover
  • Perforated pages to frame
Buy the Art Journal →Single, or a bulk pack of 10.

Our Story

Made in South Africa, read everywhere.

Murray & Me began with a single wish — to put beautiful, meaningful stories into small hands. Today we publish and curate books, journals and gifts in Afrikaans and English, shipped from Cape Town to homes across the country.

What readers say about us

5 out of 5 · 24 verified reviews
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Pieter Kokkewieter en die hart op sy mou

“Fantastiese boek om kinders van kleins af gewoond te maak aan goeie Afrikaans en beeldspraak. My 5 en 10 jarige is…”
Marilee Kennyon Pieter Kokkewieter en die Hart op sy Mou · 5 March 2026
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The Boy and the tree

“Mooiste storie en mooiste prentjies”
Anonymouson The Boy and the Tree · 2 March 2026
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“I rate this book 10/10, a real page turner from the get go. Highly recommended. I really enjoyed every moment of…”
Jenico J. Snyderson The Chronicles of Acreo · 2 March 2026
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“Lovely colourful stories embellish the recipes.”
Peter Chapmanon The Lockdown Recipe Storytelling Book · 2 March 2026

Van blad na skerm

Our book became a film.

Kromkieriefontein — written, directed and produced by Milan Murray for kykNET — premiered at the 2018 Silwerskermfees, where it took Best Screenplay, and later found a home on Showmax.

It started life as one of our Idioom Reeks titles, Kop in die Wolke in Kromkieriefontein — the book behind the film.

These books sold out fast. If you're still interested in buying, let us know and we can place you on a backorder list should we print again.

Agter die bladsye

Die mense en oomblikke agter die boeke.

Catrina Wessels in gesprek met Murray & Me

Onderhoud · Ep 1

'n Blik op Boeke | Catrina Wessels

In hierdie reeks kort onderhoude gesels Murray & Me met boekliefhebbers oor hulle siening aangaande taal en kinderliteratuur. Catrina Wessels is 'n literêre agent en kopkieregkonsultant — en gee haar blik op boeke.

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Charmaine Nolte en Milan Murray van Murray & Me

Die gesigte agter die winkel

Murray & Me

Charmaine Nolte en Milan Murray — die gesigte agter Murray & Me. 'n Uitgewery en boekwinkel wat in 2015 met een prentjieboek begin het en vandag stories vir die hele gesin vier.

Die bekendstelling van Kop in die Wolke in Kromkieriefontein

Boekbekendstelling

Kop in die Wolke in Kromkieriefontein

Murray & Me-eienaars Milan en Charmaine, saam met die illustreerder van Kop in die Wolke in Kromkieriefontein, by die boek se bekendstelling — die storie wat later 'n bekroonde kykNET-kortfilm geword het.

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For the love of literature and language.

Short interviews with people who live and breathe books, book films, and a look at how a story becomes an animation — all on the Murray & Me channel.

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'n Blik op Boeke | Episode 1 | Catrina Wessels

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'n Blik op Boeke | Episode 2 | Piet Grobler

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'n Blik op Boeke | Episode 3 | Juanli Theron

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'n Blik op Boeke | Episode 4 | Johan van der Merwe

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Pieter Kokkewieter en die Hart op sy Mou

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Hetta Elizabetta en die Wêreld op haar Skouers

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Poenankies

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Animasie Proses | Kromkieriefontein

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Kop in die Wolke in Kromkieriefontein

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