I could be anywhere Written and illustrated by CATHERINE GROENEWALD
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To my loving husband, thank you.
First published by Centre for the Book in 2004 Second edition published by ABC Stories in 2008 This new edition published by Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd in 2010 10 Orange Street Sunnyside Auckland Park South Africa (+27 11) 628 3200 www.jacana.co.za Š Catherine Groenewald, 2010 All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-77009-833-6 Set in Avant Garde 14/20pt Printed by Ultra Litho (Pty) Limited, Johannesburg Job no. 001176 See a complete list of Jacana titles at www.jacana.co.za
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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. 2010/06/04 12:10 PM
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. 6 001176 I could be anywhere.indd 6
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