I Could be Anywhere

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I could be anywhere Written and illustrated by CATHERINE GROENEWALD

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Thandi and her doll Nosipho dream of a better life, but ultimately realise that Thandi's grandmother's love surpasses all.

Transcript of I Could be Anywhere

I could be anywhere

Written and illustrated byCATHERINE GROENEWALD

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To my loving husband, thank you.

First published by Centre for the Book in 2004Second edition published by ABC Stories in 2008

This new edition published by Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd in 2010

10 Orange Street SunnysideAuckland ParkSouth Africa(+27 11) 628 3200www.jacana.co.za

© Catherine Groenewald, 2010

All rights reserved.

ISBN: 978-1-77009-833-6

Set in Avant Garde 14/20ptPrinted by Ultra Litho (Pty) Limited, JohannesburgJob no. 001176See a complete list of Jacana titles at www.jacana.co.za

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I could be anywhereWritten and illustrated

by Catherine Groenewald

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My name is Thandi. I live with my Gogo and Pepi, my rooster. Sometimes Pepi can be very naughty, but I love him and he is my friend.I often imagine or dream that I am in a wonderful place or doing exciting things.

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Pepi wakes me every morning and then the adventure begins…

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I snuggle up under my brightly coloured blanket and imagine that I am in a big, red bed decorated with beads. There is beautiful paper on the walls and my pillow is soft.

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When Gogo washes me, and rubs the soap, rainbow bubbles float up into the air and dance all around us: they twinkle like little stars. I could be…

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…a princess with a crown of giant shining rainbow diamonds on my head.

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SIPHOSENKOSI are the creators of the handmade Nosipho doll. They aim to provide a source of joy and comfort to children in need, foster a sense of pride in African ethnicity, and create employment and skills-development.

Find out how you can make a child happy, by visiting http://www.siphosenkosi.org

SIPHOSENKOSIemail: [email protected] address: PO Box 259, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa

(SIPHOSENKOSI NPO 048-026 & PBO 930023644)

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