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It Wasn’t Me!
by Lesley BeakeMom is going out for five minutes. What could go wrong? Gwendolene van der Merwe (illustrator), Alexandria Mackinnon (designer).
Hippo Wants to Dance
by Sam BeckbessingerHippo wants to dance. Won’t anyone dance with her? Megan Andrews (illustrator), Marisa Steyn (designer).
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).
Hugs in the City
by Milly BrouardThis is Jilly. Today, she hugged most of the cats in town! JP Brouard (illustrator), Kalynne Vorster (designer).
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).
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).
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).
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 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).
Lara the Yellow Ladybird
by Martha EvansA yellow bug in a world of red, Lara the Ladybird just wants to fit in. Catherine Holtzhausen (illustrator), Nadene Kriel (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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
Unathi and the Dirty, Smelly Beast
by Jon KeevySomething is following Unathi... Jess Jardim-Wedepohl (illustrator), Thokozani Mkhize (designer), Bongani Kona (editor).
Clever Pig
by Nathalie KoenigPig loves to play! Clever Pig One day, Pig is gone. Will Pig come back? Josh Morgan (illustrator), Lee-Ann Knowles (designer), Carol Kagezi (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).
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).
Little Goat
by Mirna LawrenceLittle Goat wanders off to look for the sweet grass and doesn’t realise how far she is from Mother Goat. Nicola Anne Smith (illustrator), Tiffany Mac Sherry (designer), Nabeela Kalla (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).
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).
Hello
by Jennie MarimaLolo has many lovely friends. They are Sun and Moon and Star and Bird too. She would love to introduce them to you. Imile Wepener (illustrator), Rox Jaden Palmer (designer), Nabeela Kalla (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).