McDonald’s Happy Meal Readers 2026
McDonald’s Happy Meal Readers is an educational initiative that allows children to choose a book instead of a toy with their Happy Meal in South Africa. The program aims to encourage early reading habits by offering engaging, age-appropriate storybooks from the Little People, Big Dreams: I Can… series, available in both English and isiZulu. Through this initiative, McDonald’s supports literacy development while making reading fun and accessible for young learners.
List of Happy Meal Readers’ Books in South Africa
“Little People, Big Dreams: I Can…” Series (English & isiZulu editions):
These are examples of titles McDonald’s South Africa has offered as part of the Happy Meal Readers program (availability may vary by location and promotion period)
- I Can Be a Sports Champion (stories of sports heroes including Muhammad Ali)
- I Can Be a Brave Adventurer (featuring Amelia Earhart and adventure pioneers)
- I Can Be an Innovative Designer (stories of creative artists like Frida Kahlo)
- I Can Be an Amazing Storyteller (encourages creativity and narrative skills)
- I Can Be a Sport Legend (title mentioned as coming soon)
Note: These books are part of McDonald’s ongoing effort to support literacy and introduce diverse, meaningful stories to children across South Africa with their Happy Meals.
NEW BOOKS ON The ‘I CAN’ SERIES”
Reading time with kids is now more fun with new books from the “I Can” series. When you buy a Happy Meal, you can choose a book or a toy.
Amazing Storyteller
I can be An Amazing Storyteller
Now available in store
I can be a sport legend
Coming Soon
