And Also!

Summary

The story revolves around the imaginative play of a boy named Thabo and his little sister Keitu, who embark on various adventures using their vivid imaginations. Throughout their day, Thabo transforms everyday settings into fantastical scenarios, such as turning his bed into a raft on the sea, their taxi into a spaceship, and the playground into a jungle. Keitu eagerly joins in with enthusiasm, adding her creative twists to each scenario. Initially, Thabo resists her contributions, but soon realizes how they enhance the fun of their imaginative play. Through their collaboration, they embrace creativity and adventure, portraying the joy and boundless potential of imaginative play in children's daily lives. The story concludes with their mutual appreciation for the day spent pretending and their eagerness to continue playing together.

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Thabo pretends that his bed is a raft on the sea!

His little sister Keitu says, “Yes! And also! There are sharks.”

“No!” Says Thabo.

Thabo pretends that their taxi is a spaceship!

His little sister Keitu says, “Yes! And Also! Watch out for the shooting stars!”

“No,” says Thabo.

Thabo pretends the playground is a jungle!

His little sister Keitu says, “Yes! And Also! We are lions.”

“No,” says Thabo.

“Oh,” says Thabo, “Wait! Wow! Yes! That’s a great idea!”

“I know!” says Keitu.

Thabo pretends to be a lion!

Keitu also pretends to be a lion!

Thabo pretends the other kids are a river of crocodiles!

Keitu says, “Yes! And also! We can jump on this log to float away.”

“Yes! And also!” Thabo says, “We can slide down the rainbow!”

Keitu says, “Yes! And Also! Watch out for the dinosaurs!”

Thabo says, “I had the best day playing pretend with you.”

Keitu says, “And also! We should play again tomorrow!”


Credits

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/and-also! and was created by: Anja Venter (Illustrator), Nkosingiphile Mazibuko (Designer), Lauren Beukes (Writer), Helen Moffett (Editor)

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