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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).
The Best Thing Ever
by Melissa FaganMuzi loves to build with his toys. But when he leaves them behind to travel to uGogo’s house, he discovers something very special about the world. And he learns something new about himself. Lauren Nel (illustrator), Stefania Origgi (designer).
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).
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).
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).
The Elephant in the Room
by Sam WilsonLindi finds a very large elephant in her room. But is it really there if no one else believes in it? Michael Tymbios (illustrator), Thomas Pepler and Arthur Attwell (designer).
Foxy Joxy Plays a Trick
by Nahida EsmailFoxy Joxy, a sly fox, sells watermelons. One day he has a clever idea. The animals were not happy. What will they do to teach him a lesson? Mdu Ntuli (illustrator), Samantha Rice (designer), Margot Bertelsmann (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).
Lieta tsa Molefi
by Jacqui L’AngeShongololo has lost his shoes, and the other animals are NOT being very helpful. Will he ever find them? Megan Lotter (illustrator), Marteli Kleyn (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).
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).
Unathi and the Dirty, Smelly Beast
by Jon KeevySomething is following Unathi... Jess Jardim-Wedepohl (illustrator), Thokozani Mkhize (designer), Bongani Kona (editor).
Mina and the Birthday Dress
by Ndidi Chiazor-EnenmorMina finds it hard to choose a dress for her special day. After giving Mum a tough time, Mina finally makes a choice. Nicci Nathanson (illustrator), Lauren Mitchell (designer), Elise Varga (editor).
Little Sock and the Tiny Creatures
by Jon KeevyIt’s wash day for the Socks, but where has Little Sock gone? Lili Probart (illustrator), Chani Coetzee (designer).
The Lion Who Wouldn't Try
by Liza EsterhuyseAll the animals in the jungle are playing, except Lion. Why won’t Lion join in? André Kieswetter (illustrator), Nick Mulgrew (designer), Liz Sparg (editor).
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).
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).