
AmaReader
Let’s Wander, Dream and Fly!
Merle is the primary storyteller at AmaReader. We hope that all our readings land softly and gently within your child’s heart.



Our World
Our stories are carefully chosen with young listeners in mind. Our tales come from South Africa and across the African continent, another touch that makes our channel unique. These are stories that we feel should be heard and celebrated.
Our Stories
Real Books. Real People. Real Magic.
Enjoy children's books as if someone was reading right beside you
Real Books
Bedtime Story
African Tales
Turning Pages
Gentle Narration
Local Magic
Every video features genuine printed picture books, capturing the authentic texture of paper and ink.
No animations or noisy distractions, just a warm voice reading right beside you.

Behind Our Stories
How we bring books to life
Outdoors
Sit on a blanket
Record the reader
Bringing stories to life
All our stories are recorded in outdoor open spaces. Hear the birds and nature around us. It's how we like to be!
Enjoy that old-fashioned feeling of a story shared on a blanket in the garden.
We use high-tech gear behind the scenes. This gives the digital craft an analogue heart.
Merle has spent years sharing beautiful stories to audiences of all ages.







Published Authors
AmaReader is proudly South African, dedicated to discovering, celebrating and sharing wonderful children's literature from across the continent with authenticity and pride.
We believe children everywhere deserve to see their landscapes, animals, and cultural warmth reflected in the bedtime stories they cherish.
If you are a published children's author and have a story to share, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch with us.
Get in touch


AmaReader
Let’s Wander, Dream and Fly!
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