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Zenande’s helping hands

Name: Zenande’s helping hands
Author: Wendy Shelembe

During heavy rains, a little kindness can go a long way. Join Zenande as she comes together with her community.

Suggested age: 4–6岁 · Reading level L2 · 13 illustrated pages

Zenande’s helping hands — original illustrated page 1, English text included

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During heavy rains, a little kindness can go a long way. Join Zenande as she comes together with her community.

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Zenande’s helping hands — original illustrated page 2, English text included — Zenande lives with her mama and brother in Kwamashu. She loves playing outside with her toys.

Zenande’s helping hands — original illustrated page 3, English text included — One morning, Mama tells Zenande that she won't be able to play outside. Zenande is sad.

Zenande’s helping hands — original illustrated page 4, English text included — She looks outside and sees fallen trees, a lot of water on the roads, houses washed away and cars standing still.

Zenande’s helping hands — original illustrated page 5, English text included — Her house is flooded, some windows are broken, and her favourite mango tree is gone.

Zenande’s helping hands — original illustrated page 6, English text included — "Mama, what happened?"

Zenande’s helping hands — original illustrated page 7, English text included — "We had heavy rains last night, so much wind and a lot of thunder," Mama explains.

Zenande’s helping hands — original illustrated page 8, English text included — "Wow!" Zenande is confused. "Does this mean we are never ever getting out of the house?"

Zenande’s helping hands — original illustrated page 9, English text included — "Oh no, mntanami," laughs Mama. "It is safe to go outside now. Let's go and help Gogo Zondi!"

Zenande’s helping hands — original illustrated page 10, English text included — Mama and Zenande go across the road to see Gogo Zondi. Her face cheers up.

Zenande’s helping hands — original illustrated page 11, English text included — The neighbours are already mopping the floors and drying clothes and blankets outside for Gogo Zondi.

Zenande’s helping hands — original illustrated page 12, English text included — "I bought you some sweets, Gogo," Zenande says. "You are such a special young girl." Gogo Zondi is smiling.

Zenande’s helping hands — original illustrated page 13, English text included — "I feel so much better with all of you helping me," says Gogo Zondi. "Helping you has helped me feel better, Gogo!" Zenande smiles.

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Written by: Wendy Shelembe
Illustrated by: Sibusiso Khumalo
Created by: Wendy Shelembe (Writer); Sibusiso Khumalo (Illustrator); Sarah Heron (Editor); Samantha Garvie (Designer)

Source: Book Dash
Original: Zenande’s helping hands from Book Dash
License: CC BY 4.0

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一片小叶子，一个大世界。

每个成长阶段，都有故事陪伴

发现下一本喜欢的绘本

这个书架暂时空着

把故事读进生活，也把它带回家。

先找到孩子喜欢的故事

一起读，慢慢聊

一键打印，保留完整署名

故事免费，创作值得被尊重。

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Zenande’s helping hands

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Creators and open license

一片小叶子，
一个大世界。

把故事读进生活，
也把它带回家。