Wie's jy, Mnr Slym? (Who Are You, Mr Goo?)

Written by Zanri Kritzinger, illustrated by Stephen Wallace

Wie's jy, Mnr Slym? is a delightful Afrikaans children’s picture book for ages 0–6 about friendship, imagination, and the magic of connection. Morné feels sad and very alone, with no friends to play with. Enter Mnr Slym, his imaginary friend, who hatches a thoughtful plan to help Morné. Through playful illustrations and a warm story, young readers learn about the power of imagination, empathy, and real friendship.

The title translates to “Who Are You, Mr Goo?” in English.

Ideal for young children, this book is especially well suited to bilingual families, Afrikaans-speaking households, and Afrikaans language learners in Australia.

In stock in Australia and shipped locally.

Book details

• Imported from South Africa
• Language: Afrikaans
• Recommended age: 0–6
• Format: Softcover picture book
• Pages: 32
• Text: Zanri Kritzinger
• Illustrations: Stephen Wallace
• ISBN: 9780624085461
  

Publisher’s description / Beskrywing in Afrikaans
Morné is hartseer en hy voel so alleen. Hy het geen maats – nie ’n enkele een! Mnr Slym is sy verbeeldingvriend en hy dink aan ’n plan. Hy wil vir Morné help, dink jy hy sal kan? ’n Storie oor vriende – verbeeldings – én regte vriende.