Zenande’s
helping hands

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Zenande’s helping hands
Illustrated by Sibusiso Khumalo
Written by Wendy Shelembe
Designed by Samantha Garvie
Edited by Sarah Heron
with the help of the Book Dash participants in Durban on 29 October 2022.
ISBN: 978-1-92849-798-1
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Wendy Shelembe
Samantha Garvie
Sibusiso Khumalo

Zenande lives with her mama  and brother in Kwamashu.
She loves playing outside  with her toys.

One morning, Mama tells Zenande that she won’t  be able to play outside.
Zenande is sad.

She looks outside and sees fallen trees, a lot of water on the roads, houses washed away and cars standing still.

Her house is flooded,
some windows are broken,
and her favourite mango  tree is gone.

“Mama, what happened?”

“We had heavy rains last night,
so much wind and a lot of
thunder,” Mama explains.

“Wow!”
Zenande is confused.
“Does this mean we are never ever getting out of the house?”

“Oh no, mntanami,” laughs Mama.
“It is safe to go outside now.
Let’s go and help Gogo Zondi!”

Mama and Zenande go across  the road to see Gogo Zondi.
Her face cheers up.

The neighbours are already  mopping the floors and drying clothes and blankets outside  for Gogo Zondi.

“I bought you some sweets, Gogo,” Zenande says.
“You are such a special young girl.” Gogo Zondi is smiling.

“I feel so much better with  all of you helping me,” says  Gogo Zondi.
“Helping you has helped me feel better, Gogo!” Zenande smiles.