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Lebo and Gogo’s Tea Party

Lebo is excited to have a day of adventure with Gogo. When Gogo hurts herself, she can’t do anything that Lebo wants to do. What can Gogo and Lebo do to have fun together?

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

Lebo and Gogo’s Tea Party — original illustrated page 1, English text included

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Lebo is excited to have a day of adventure with Gogo. When Gogo hurts herself, she can’t do anything that Lebo wants to do. What can Gogo and Lebo do to have fun together?

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Lebo and Gogo’s Tea Party — original illustrated page 1, English text included
Lebo and Gogo’s Tea Party
Lebo and Gogo’s Tea Party — original illustrated page 2, English text included
Lebo is at Gogo's farm. She is bored with chasing the animals. "Now you chase me, Gogo!" Lebo shouts as she races past. "Slow down, Lebo," Gogo says, hurrying to catch up.
Lebo and Gogo’s Tea Party — original illustrated page 3, English text included
Gogo trips over a rock while chasing Lebo. "Ouch!" she screams. Gogo has hurt her ankle.
Lebo and Gogo’s Tea Party — original illustrated page 4, English text included
She comes back from the doctor with a special boot and crutches. "Gogo, come back to the city with us so that we can take care of you," says Lebo's mom. "I won't leave my farm. I will manage on my own," Gogo replies, stubbornly.
Lebo and Gogo’s Tea Party — original illustrated page 5, English text included
"Gogo, you must come. We will have so much fun!" Lebo says, excitedly.
Lebo and Gogo’s Tea Party — original illustrated page 6, English text included
During the drive, Lebo bounces on her seat. She thinks of all the wild adventures she and Gogo will have in the city.
Lebo and Gogo’s Tea Party — original illustrated page 7, English text included
When they arrive at the house, Gogo rests on the sofa.
Lebo and Gogo’s Tea Party — original illustrated page 8, English text included
Lebo dashes into the lounge. "Gogo, Gogo, I know what we can do today! We can go to the mall. There are lots of shops with nice toys and ice cream!" "I'm afraid I can't. The mall is too big, and I will get so tired."
Lebo and Gogo’s Tea Party — original illustrated page 9, English text included
"Gogo, Gogo, I know what we can do today! We can go to the park!" "I'm afraid that won't work. The dogs in the park will run around and could make me fall again."
Lebo and Gogo’s Tea Party — original illustrated page 10, English text included
A second later, Lebo's eyes are wide with excitement. "Gogo, Gogo, I know what else we can do today. Let's go to the beach." "I'm sorry, Lebo. I'm afraid my crutches will sink into the soft sand."
Lebo and Gogo’s Tea Party — original illustrated page 11, English text included
Lebo is quiet while Gogo knits. Suddenly she has an idea!
Lebo and Gogo’s Tea Party — original illustrated page 12, English text included
"Gogo, Gogo, I know what we can do today! Let's have a tea party. Gogo, you can sit here. I will bring everything to you because you are hurt."
Lebo and Gogo’s Tea Party — original illustrated page 13, English text included

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Written by
Siphosethu Zantsi
Illustrated by
Elizabeth Sparg
Created by
Mariam Mahomed (Editor); Siphosethu Zantsi (Writer); Elizabeth Sparg (Illustrator); Sashni Govender (Designer)

Source: Book Dash
Original: Lebo and Gogo’s Tea Party from Book Dash
License: CC BY 4.0

Original illustrated spreads and embedded English story text preserved; website layout and printable PDF assembled by Little Leaf. Age, level, theme and recommendation are editorial suggestions. Web and printable layout adapted by Little Leaf. Age and reading-level suggestions are editorial. Original stories and artwork belong to their credited creators. Website narration uses the selected synthetic Voice 7.