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Zanele Sees Numbers
by Laura De LangeThere are numbers everywhere, but Zanele can’t see them. Hanrie Coetzee (illustrator), Arthur Attwell (designer), Catherine Deiner (editor).
Why Is There a Hole in the Wall?
by Kirsty Paxton“Why is there a hole in the wall?” Lungisa asks. He gets lots of interesting answers… but he keeps on asking. Amy Slatem (illustrator), Danielle Botha (designer), Catherine Deiner (editor).
Who is our Friend?
by Jade MathiesonRhino, Crocodile, Giraffe and Zebra all have an unlikely friend. Can you guess who he is? Gerhard Van Wyk (illustrator), Lara de Groot (designer).
Where Is Thabo?
by Melissa FaganThabo’s family is getting ready for the day and making a big mess as they hurry to get things done. But where is Thabo? Ndumiso Nyoni (illustrator), Fathima Kathrada (designer), Bongani Kona (editor).
When I Grow Up
by Michele FryI don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. Can you help me choose? Simóne van der Spuy (illustrator), Jennifer Jacobs (designer).
What's in the Pot?
by Crystal WarrenSam can’t wait for supper. What’s in the pot? Wait and see. Hayley Alonzo (illustrator), Rat Western (designer), Nabeela Latha Kalla (editor).
What is it?
by Kate SidleyWhat is it? It isn’t like me. Do you think it’s dangerous? Robyn Penn (illustrator), Ann Roberts (designer).
Unathi and the Dirty, Smelly Beast
by Jon KeevySomething is following Unathi... Jess Jardim-Wedepohl (illustrator), Thokozani Mkhize (designer), Bongani Kona (editor).
Tumi Goes to the Park
by Paballo RampaIt’s Tumi’s first visit to the park. She’s so excited, there are many adventures. She might even make a new friend. Nyambura Kariuki (illustrator), Hannah Shone (designer), Karen Hurt (editor).
Tone's Big Drop
by Edna GicoviTone the raindrop is wondering what’s way down there on the ground. She and her friend Nyunyu go on a journey to find out. Musonda Kabwe and Robyn Daly (illustrator), Robyn Daly (designer), Monique Whitaker (editor).
Thuli, Special and the Secret
by Mirna LawrenceThuli has the cookies. Special has her eye on the cookies. What’s their secret? Yihenew Worku (illustrator), Dali Gaga (designer), Monique Whitaker (editor).
The Three Doof-Doofs
by Claudi PotterHave you ever wondered what goes doof-doof-doof in the night? This is a noisy bedtime story for a quiet night’s sleep. Stephen Wallace (illustrator), Wynand Botha (designer), Margot Bertelsmann (editor).
Springloaded
by Sam WilsonNeo’s father is an inventor. When he invents a helicopter hat and flies away, Neo decides to make an invention of her own. Thea Nicole de Klerk (illustrator), Chenél Ferreira (designer).
Small Bird's Big Adventure
by Nick MulgrewSmall Bird loves the Giant. But where is the Giant? Small Bird goes on an adventure to find her. Wesley van Eeden (illustrator), Jennifer Jacobs (designer), Bongani Kona (editor).
Senzo and the Sun
by Sarah McGregorThe morning sun creeps over the horizon and peeps through the leaves, waking Senzo. Gogo’s rooster shakes his wings, stretches his neck and crows, Koek-a-loek-a-loo! Join Senzo and the sun as they journey through the day. Adrie Le Roux (illustrator), Liam Longland (designer), Elise Varga (editor).
The Sea
by Nicola RijsdijkOn a very hot day, a child goes to the sea, where she discovers a game she can play with the waves. Julie Smith-Belton and Lauren Nel (illustrator, designer), Ester Levinrad (editor).
Scared Tumi
by Mohale Mashigo“What if there’s a monster under my bed?” Tumi is scared. Mama tries to show him that everything is okay. Nicola Anne Smith (illustrator), Nontobeko Kunene (designer), Ester Levinrad (editor).
The Rainbow Cloud: The Story of Mkabayi and Mmama
by Zanele DlaminiBorn a twin that must be sacrificed, Mkabayi faces a bully and scary ghosts. Will the bond with her sister Mmama save her? Selina Morulane (illustrator), Sibusiso Mkhwanazi (designer), Glynis Lloyd (editor).
Palesa Can Walk
by Sindiwe MagonaOne-year-old Palesa spends the night before her birthday wide-eyed with excitement. She can’t wait to find out what each of her friends will bring her. But what will be the biggest surprise of all? Sinomonde Ngwane (illustrator), Thulisizwe Mamba (designer), Martha Evans (editor).
Nomvundla and the Chilli-Eating Contest
by Fortune TazvivingaNomvundla and Soko are off to the Chilli-Eating Contest. Animals come from far and wide to try to win the amazing prize. Who will win and get to take a friend to the Hamba-Hamba Funfair? Adrien Folly-Notsron (illustrator), Natalie Walker (designer), Karen Hurt (editor).
My Special Hair
by Candice DingwallA story about my special hair. How special it can be. So many types of special hair. Just look around, you’ll see. Jess Jardim-Wedepohl (illustrator), Renate van Rensburg (designer), Kelly Norwood-Young (editor).
My Dream in the Drawer
by Fred StrydomI once had a dream, so small and light, I kept it in a box. I kept it hidden, safe and sound, in my drawer of socks. Megan Lötter (illustrator), Marteli Kleyn (designer), Ester Levinrad (editor).
Mrs Penguin’s Perfect Palace
by Helen BrainThe Penguin family lives on the beach, surrounded by rubbish. Until one day, Mrs Penguin says: we need a house! But how will they build one? Celeste Beckerling (illustrator), Arthur Attwell (designer).
Mogau’s Gift
by Lorato TrokA child born with a full set of teeth? He surely is a miracle! Follow his adventure-filled story and find out where Mogau’s gifts take him. Shadrach Munene (illustrator), Rofhiwa Mudau (designer), Kelly Norwood-Young (editor).
Miss Tiny Chef
by Linda NabasaMiss Tiny Chef is only eight years old. She does things other little girls wouldn’t do. Armed with a talking mingling stick that shares all its great recipes with her, Kasini stirs up a special surprise meal for mummy. Raymond Diby (illustrator), Ruramai Musekiwa (designer), Nabeela Kalla (editor).