AAAAAHHH!!!! Mmawe!

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Summary

In this story, a young child named Tshedza encounters several unexpected situations that are initially alarming. Tshedza searches for a lost ball in a leafy bush and gets startled by Banda, a friendly dog. Throughout the narrative, Tshedza experiences various surprises that evoke a scream, followed by the comforting voice of an adult explaining there is nothing to fear. These include a pot falling, discovering new shoes, and a presence in an otherwise quiet and dark house, all elucidated by an elder figure who reassures Tshedza. The story emphasizes the theme of understanding and overcoming fears with guidance and support, showing how ordinary occurrences can sometimes be perceived as scary but are often benign with the right perspective.

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Where did Tshedza’s ball go?

Is it in this big, leafy bush?

AAAAAHHH!!!!

Mmawe!

“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…

AAAAAHHH!!!!

Mmawe!

“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?

AAAAAHHH!!!!

Mmawe!

“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?

AAAAAHHH!!!!

Mmawe!

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

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Originally published by Book Dash under a Creative Commons Licensed BY 4.0. This book can be read for free on https://bookdash.org/books/aaaaahhh!!!!-mmawe! and was created by: Batsirai Freddy (Designer), Dumisani Jere (Illustrator), Sarah McGregor (Writer), Kelly Norwood-Young (Editor)

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