No!

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"No!" follows Nosisi, a spirited little girl who greets every request from her mama with one firm, cheerful refusal. Bath time, butterflies, feeding the dog, helping make rice — all met with an enthusiastic "No!" The story captures that delightfully stubborn phase of early childhood with warmth and humour, building to a moment where even Nosisi's iron will finally wavers. Short, playful, and packed with energy, it ends on a note that will make children and grown-ups alike smile.

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Nosisi, it’s time to stop playing.

Please come inside?

No!

Nosisi, we need to go to the shops.

No!

Look at these beautiful butterflies.

No!

Come help Mama make some rice.

No!

Let’s feed Shakes.

No!

Nosisi it’s bath time…

No!

No No No No! Nonononono…

How about an ice cream?

No!

Oh.
Not no…

Yes!

Yummy. Yummy.

Yay! Yay! Yay!

Nosisi, will you tidy your room?

Hmmmm. Well…okay.

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Originally published by Book Dash under a Creative Commons Licensed BY 4.0. This book can be read for free on https://bookdash.org/books/no! and was created by: Melissa Visser (Designer), Liora Friedland (Writer), Karen Vermeulen (Illustrator), Janita Holtzhausen (Editor)

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