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Where is Thabo?

Summary

This story follows a typical Monday morning in Thabo’s household, where everyone is rushing to get ready for the day—Mama, Baba, and Zinzi are all in a hurry. But Thabo is taking his time, reminding everyone to slow down. When it’s finally time to leave, Thabo suddenly springs into action—because it’s soccer practice day! The story highlights the contrast between a rushed morning and a child’s calm perspective, with a fun twist at the end. It encourages mindfulness, patience, and the importance of making time for what you love.

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It’s Monday morning and Thabo’s family is getting ready for the day.

Mama is in a hurry.
She sloshes her tea across the counter.

But where is Thabo?

Slow down, Mama.

Baba is in a hurry.
His clothes are all wrong.

But where is Thabo?

Slow down, Baba.

Zinzi is in a hurry.
She gobbles up her cereal.

Has anyone seen Thabo?

Slow down, Zinzi.

Thabo! Where is Thabo?

Thabo is not in a hurry.

Hurry up, Thabo!

You will be late for school and remember, it’s soccer practise today.

Thabo is in a hurry.

Hurry up, everyone.
It’s soccer practice today.

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/where-is-thabo? and was created by: Fathima Kathrada (Designer), Bongani Kona (Editor), Ndumiso Nyoni (Illustrator), Melissa Fagan (Writer) Book Dash logo
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