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Tukupashya Ally Kasongo - Author
CC BY 4.0Originally published by Book Dash. Writer: Tukupashya Ally Kasongo. Illustrator: Cristy Zinn. Designer: Job Mubinya. Editor: Mandy Collins.
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Original Book on Book Dash: Pako the Pigeon Disappears (opens in a new tab)A gentle animal story about a missing pigeon, a search, and friends helping her recover before she returns to her familiar visits.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceHow the book presents it: The story presents attentive care as part of Pako’s recovery.
Talk about: What do the different characters do to help Pako?
The clear sequence and repeated calls can make it easy to follow aloud, while the illustrations help show the characters’ changing feelings and actions.
Pako is caught in a thicket and has a very sore, hurt wing. The story shows her being cared for; the injury is present but not described in graphic detail.
What clues help Cat find Pako, and what do the girls do that helps Pako while her wing heals?
Pause at the search and recovery scenes to notice expressions and actions. If the injury feels upsetting, reassure your child that Pako is found and receives care.
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Book Dash — Pako the Pigeon Disappears
Complete story and illustrations · ISBN 9781776231614
Checked: 8 October 2026.
Relevant to: Care and helping
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