đź“– We're thrilled to share with you the latest books produced by the incredibly talented volunteer creatives at the most recent Virtual Book Dash. We'll be adding all ten beautiful books over the coming days so keep an eye on our website. We wish you all happy reading!
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All ten new books produced at the recent Virtual Book Dash are now live on the website, free for all to read, download, translate, adapt and re-share.

 

Simple visit bookdash.org/books, or follow the links below: We wish you all happy reading!

There’s a Fire on the Mountain

Thuli and her friends love to play “There’s a Fire on the Mountain”. But then one day there is a real fire and all the beautiful plants on the mountain are turned to ash. Thuli and her friends are sad … until they see some tiny red and green shoots. What could they be?

 

Created by Julie Smith-Belton (Illustrator), Kirsty Paxton (Writer), Margot Bertelsmann (Editor) and Nadene Reignier (Designer)

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The boy who only ate pancakes

Rekai only loves to eat pancakes, so Mom finds a way to make them even better!

 

Created by Ulrike Mieke Marais (Illustrator), Kirsty Paxton (Writer), Margot Bertelsmann (Editor) and Nadene Reignier (Designer).

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Yes you can!

Join Teacher Langa’s class as they share what they want to be when they grow up. Let’s see what they say!

 

Created by Georgia Demertzis (Designer), Margot Bertelsmann (Editor), Subi Bosa (Illustrator) and Xolile Sepuru (Writer).

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Shaka and Mazi

Shaka has a special friend that nobody else can see. Now Shaka and his family have to move away. Can he make room for new friendship?

 

Created by Carla Lever (Editor), Heather Jenkins (Illustrator), Natalie Pierre-Eugene (Designer) and Zulaikhah Agoro (Writer).

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Pako the Pigeon Disappears

When Pako the Pigeon goes missing, Namwayi and Dairine can’t find her in the garden or the sky. But Cat saves the day.

 

Created by Cristy Zinn (Illustrator), Job Mubinya (Designer), Mandy Collins (Editor) and Tukupashya Ally Kasongo (Writer).

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Whose shoe is this?

Fezile rummages under the bed to help Gogo find her shoes. He finds many others instead. Who do all these shoes belong to? And where do they carry the people who wear them?

 

Created by Alicia van Zyl (Illustrator), Khuty Ngqayimbana (Designer), Nabeela Kalla (Editor) and Siphiliselwe Makhanya (Writer).

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Little Shoots

Layo can’t wait to grow. But just like the bamboo seeds he and grandma plant, it might take a little longer than he wants!

 

Created by Alison Ziki (Editor), Sope Martins (Writer), Thokozani Mkhize (Designer) and Wiehan de Jager (Illustrator).

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The Best Gift

Jibraan explores his many talents and gifts. He loves discovering new gifts. But what’s the Best Gift of all?

 

Created by Alison Ziki (Editor), Chantelle & Burgen Thorne (Illustrator), Ezra Harerimana (Designer) and Hani du Toit (Writer).

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If you'd like to enjoy all ten books read by the writers, you can watch a recording of "Storytime" from the end of the Book Dash day where each team reads their book aloud. Just follow the link (www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRCYD6e6N8I) or click on the image above.

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