Scared Tumi

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Illustrated by Nicola Anne Smith
Written by Mohale Mashigo
Designed by Nontobeko Kunene
Edited by Ester Levinrad
with the help of the Book Dash participants in [City] on [Date].
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My name is Tumi and I am scared.

Mama says it’s okay to be scared.
“Everybody gets scared.”

What if there is a monster under my bed?

“Then I will tell it to go  away
and NEVER come back.”

What if there are eyes in the bath tub drain?

“Then your big sister, Kamo,
will pull you out of the bath.”

What if a whale swallows me at the beach?

“Then Kamo and I will swim
into the whale’s mouth
to rescue you.”

What if I can’t sing ABC
and the other kids
laugh at me?

“Then Teacher Jill will help you remember.”

What if I’m scared of going
to the dentist tomorrow?

“I will be right there holding your hand.”
Everybody gets scared.
Mama says it’s okay.