AAAAAHHH!!!!

Mmawe!

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AAAAAHHH!!!! Mmawe!
Illustrated by Dumisani Jere
Written by Sarah McGregor
Designed by Batsirai Freddy
Edited by Kelly Norwood-Young
with the help of the Book Dash participants in Johannesburg on 17 August 2024
ISBN: 978-1-77632-592-4
Typeset in Kalam and Quicksand
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Sarah McGregor     Dumisani Jere      Batsirai Freddy

Where did Tshedza’s ball go? Is it in this big, leafy bush?

“Don’t be scared, Tshedza! It’s just Makhulu’s new dog, Banda.”

Banda wags his tail and smiles. It’s fun to play with Banda.

Tshedza is warm in his bed
and falling asleep when…

WHOOSH! BANG! CRASH!  tingalingaling…

“Don’t be scared, Tshedza! It’s just the big pot falling.”

Mmawe tucks Tshedza back  in bed and kisses his forehead.

“Good night, Tshedza.”

What’s in this box near the door?

“Don’t be scared, Tshedza! It’s just your new shoes.”

Tshedza likes his  new shoes with  their red laces.

The sun has gone down and the house is dark… empty… quiet…
Where is everyone?

“Don’t be scared, Tshedza! It’s just Baba.”

“I missed you, Baba!”