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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 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).
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).
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).
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 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).
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).
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).
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).
Unathi and the Dirty, Smelly Beast
by Jon KeevySomething is following Unathi... Jess Jardim-Wedepohl (illustrator), Thokozani Mkhize (designer), Bongani Kona (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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).