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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).
Hippo Wants to Dance
by Sam BeckbessingerHippo wants to dance. Won’t anyone dance with her? Megan Andrews (illustrator), Marisa Steyn (designer).
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 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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
The Biscuit Jar Must Fall
by Nozizwe HereroPrudence promises Micki and her friends that when they finish cleaning Micki’s room they can have biscuits. But when they are finished, Prudence is nowhere to be found. So Micki and her friends spend the rest of their day finding ways to reach the biscuit jar… Siya Masuku (illustrator), Nadene Kriel (designer), Glynis Lloyd (editor).
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).
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).
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).
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).