Lebo and Gogo's
Tea Party

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Lebo and Gogo’s Tea Party
Illustrated by Elizabeth Sparg
Written by Siphosethu Zantsi
Designed by Sashni Govender
Edited by Mariam Mahomed
with the help of the Book Dash participants in Durban on 29 October 2022.
ISBN: 978-1-928497-95-0
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Siphosethu Zantsi

Sashni Govender

Elizabeth Sparg

Lebo is at Gogo’s farm. She is bored with chasing the animals.
‘Now you chase me, Gogo!’ Lebo shouts as she races past.
‘Slow down, Lebo,’ Gogo says,
hurrying to catch up.

Gogo trips over a rock while  chasing Lebo.
‘Ouch!’ she screams.
Gogo has hurt her ankle.

She comes back from the doctor with a special boot and crutches.
‘Gogo, come back to the city with us so that we can take care of you,’ says Lebo’s mom.
‘I won’t leave my farm. I will manage on my own,’ Gogo replies, stubbornly.

‘Gogo, you must come. We will have so much fun!’ Lebo says, excitedly.

During the drive, Lebo bounces on her seat. She thinks of all the wild adventures she and Gogo will have  in the city.

When they arrive at the house, Gogo rests on the sofa.

Lebo dashes into the lounge.
‘Gogo, Gogo, I know what we can do today! We can go to the mall. There are lots of shops with nice toys and ice cream!’
‘I’m afraid I can’t. The mall is too big, and I will get so tired.’

‘Gogo, Gogo, I know what we can do today! We can go to the park!’
‘I’m afraid that won’t work. The dogs in the park will run around and could make me fall again.’

A second later, Lebo’s eyes are wide with excitement.
‘Gogo, Gogo, I know what else we can do today. Let’s go to the beach.’
‘I’m sorry, Lebo. I’m afraid my
crutches will sink into the soft sand.’

Lebo is quiet while Gogo knits.  Suddenly she has an idea!

‘Gogo, Gogo, I know what we can  do today! Let’s have a tea party.
Gogo, you can sit here. I will bring everything to you because you  are hurt.’