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World Read
Aloud Day

with Nali'bali

Join us on World Read Aloud Day, 3 February 2027 to share our special story, lost and found, with as many children and adults - as you can!

Lost and found was written by Wendy Hartmann and illustrated by Rico Schacherl. In the story, Priya and Neo go to the park to play. Noodle is also at the park. Priya and Neo play with Noodle, then they go to the corner shop to buy ice cream.

Meanwhile, Gogo has just sat down on the couch with a book to read and a hot cup of tea to drink. Suddenly Priya runs in through the front door crying loudly. What has happened? And where is Neo

Before you read the story aloud

  • Read the title of the story and discuss the pictures. Ask your children what they think the story is about.
  • Ask questions that will help your children think about how we make new friends.

Ideas to talk about: Is it easy or difficult for you to make new friends? What qualities do you look for in a friend? Do you have friends from different cultures? Would you be friends with someone who uses a different language than you do?

Before you read the story aloud

You will notice that the word “Deaf” is written with a capital “D” in this story. This is because the Deaf community has their own culture, traditions, values, history, humour, art and their own unique language. In South Africa, this language is called South African Sign Language (SASL).

  • Get to know the story well enough so that you can retell it or read it aloud with confidence!
  • Think about how to bring the story to life.
  • Choose a time of day to share the story when your whole family is together.

While you read the story aloud

  • As you read the story, ask your children questions about it. “What do you think will happen next?” is a great question to develop children’s prediction skills.
  • Talk about the illustrations. Ask, “Who is in this illustration?”, “What does this illustration show us?” or “Why is this illustration important to the development of the story?”

Pledge to read aloud together as a family this World Read Aloud Day – and every day.

Each family that signs up will have the opportunity to join Nal’ibali’s World Read Aloud Day family-reading journey. You will receive additional stories as well as tips and ideas on how to read with your children throughout the year.

Pledge Now

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WhatsApp the word “WRAD” to 0600 44 22 54

Read: Lost and found

Story by Wendy Hartmann

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Watch “Lost and found” in SASL.

The original story created in South African Sign Language by the SLED team (with audio).

Core 2027 WRAD Pledge Form 

Step 1 of 3

When you submit this form, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address unless you provide it yourself.

Full Name
Please enter a 10-digit number without spaces or dashes i.e. 0732345671 Do not use country code i.e. +27
If different from the one above( Please enter a 10-digit number without spaces or dashes i.e. 0732345671 Do not use country code i.e. +27 ) This number will be used to send a story that will be read on the World Read ALoud Day