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Hello
Illustrated by Imile Wepener
Written by Jennie Marima
Designed by Rox Jaden Palmer
Edited by Nabeela Kalla
with the help of the Book Dash participants in Johannesburg on 25 February 2017.
ISBN: 978-1-928377-38-2
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Jennie Marima

Imile Wepener

Rox Jaden Palmer

My name is Lolo.
I have many friends.
Come out with me
to say hello!

Hello Sun,
big and bright.
You fill the day
with your bright light.

Hello Grass,
soft and green.
You give us all
a place to play.

Hello Sky,
broad and blue.
You fill the sky
with the colour blue.

Hello Moon,
up in the dark.
You make the night
not so dark.

Hello Star,
big and white.
You make the night
so very nice.

Hello Wind,
strong and free.
You blow things around,
and make it cool.

Hello Rain,
pouring down.
You bring water,
and cool our ground.

Hello Lightning,
from high above.
Your bright flashing light
gives us a fright.
Hello Thunder,
roaring in the rain.
You make a boom noise,
so very loud.

Hello Dew,
drops of water.
You make the ground
soft and wet.

Hello Tree,
big and strong.
You give us shade
and fruit to eat.

Hello Bird,
flying in the sky.
You fill our days
with lovely songs.

Hello You, reading this book.

Now you’ve met my friends,
please show me yours!