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Life in my village

Sylvia Komen

Wiehan de Jager

My village is called Yimbo.

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When it rains, it is very green.

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When we are free, father takes us to the nearby park.

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We see lions and elephants in the park.

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The animals live peacefully together.

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Tourists come to the park to see animals too.

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We have cows in our village. Our bull frightens children.

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I like to draw after work.

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One day, I drew our cat Kinki.

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Wanjiku is my friend. She loves my drawings.

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Father says eating blood from cow is healthy.

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Neighbours also join us to eat some.

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We have sheep and other animals in our village.

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When there is a drought, there is no food.

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Every morning I eat porridge before going to school.

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I have many friends that I play with.

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Life in my village

Author - Sylvia Komen
Illustration - Wiehan de Jager, Emily Berg, Catherine Groenewald, Marleen Visser, Mango Tree, Salim Kasamba, Silva Afonso, Melany Pietersen
Language - English
Level - First words