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Nasrin Siege - Author
CC BY 4.0Originally published by Book Dash. Writer: Nasrin Siege. Illustrator: Subi Bosa. Designer: Job Mubinya. Editor: Nabeela Kalla.
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Original Book on Book Dash: Come stay with me (opens in a new tab)A gentle illustrated story about a family helping an injured Granny, while a friend gives Tendai company. Their reunion leads into a cheerful shared celebration.
Book Analysis
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Sign in for personalised guidanceHow the book presents it: The invitation and shared activities present Busi’s companionship positively.
Talk about: What might make a guest feel welcome in a friend’s home?
How the book presents it: The family’s response and reunion are presented warmly, though the practical details of Granny’s recovery are not explored.
Talk about: How do the different family members show care for one another?
The book offers a simple opening for talking about how friends can help when someone is away, and how families reconnect after a separation.
Granny’s shell is hurt and Tendai’s parents leave to help her. The story moves quickly to a reassuring reunion and does not dwell on the injury.
What do you think might help someone feel welcome when they have to stay with a friend, as Tendai does with Busi?
Pause on the illustrations of the friends playing and sleeping; invite your child to notice how the pictures show their time together, then compare this with the brief words.
Theme indicators describe how the book presents a topic; they are not a verdict on the whole book or your family's values. Confidence reflects how much book-specific material was checked. The complete text and illustrations were available for this guide.
Complete story and illustrations · ISBN 9781928497844
Checked: 8 October 2026.
Relevant to: Friendship and welcome; Family care
Benefits, discussion questions and reading approaches are suggestions. Your knowledge of your child remains part of the decision.
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