Mother changes
Ursula Nafula
Catherine Groenewald

When mother was younger, we visited her friends.

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She took me to the market to buy vegetables.

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She took my brother to town.

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She taught me the names of plants.

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When mother grew older, her back bent.

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She stayed home more and talked to our neighbour's children.

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She fell sick more often.

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She walked with difficulty.

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Her grandchildren went to visit her during holiday time.

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Neighbours brought her milk from the shop.

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When mother was younger,  she was stronger.

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Now, mother is older, she is weaker.

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Mother changes
Author - Ursula Nafula
Illustration - Catherine Groenewald, Jesse Breytenbach, Mango Tree, Rob Owen, Silva Afonso, Vusi Malindi
Language - English
Level - First sentences