Amahle wants to help!

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Amahle wants to help!
Illustrated by Kelly Brown
Written by Refilwe Nsibande
Designed by Monique Cleghorn
Edited by Katie Huston with the help of the Book Dash participants in Cape Town on 14 October 2023.
ISBN: 978-1-77623-037-2
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Kelly Brown * Refilwe Nsibande * Monique Cleghorn

Every time Amahle wants
to help, all she hears is “NO”.
Mama picks up Amahle’s toothbrush.
“Mama, can I squeeze the toothpaste?”
But Mama says…

“No, Amahle, you are too young.”

Baba is looking for his keys.
“Baba, can I drive your bakkie?”
But Baba says…

Mkhulu’s chickens are clucking outside.
“Mkhulu, can I feed the chickens?”
But Mkhulu says…

Amahle sees Mama in the kitchen.
“Mama, can I boil water for tea?”
But Mama says…

Amahle runs over to
Gogo’s vegetable garden.
“Gogo, can I water the plants?”
But Gogo says…

Amahle grabs a book from the table.
“Mama, can I read to Teddy?”
And Mama says…

“Yes you can, Amahle.”