Karabo's question
Liesl Jobson
Natalie Edwards

My sister Kifue chases roosters that crow.

What do I do? What do I know?

1

My brother Katleho has a ball to throw.

What do I do? What do I know?

2

My cousin Kutloano plants seeds in a row.

What do I do? What do I know?

3

My cousin Kamohelo leans on her hoe.

What do I do? What do I know?

4

My aunt Keromang has a dress to sew.

What do I do? What do I know?

5

My uncle Khotso herds the cattle that low.

What do I do? What do I know?

6

Mama dries wheat when the wind does not blow.

What do I do? What do I know?

7

Papa rides a horse over mountains in snow.

What do I do? What do I know?

8

Grandpa's slow donkey walks to and fro.

What do I do? What do I know?

9

Grandma sings songs till the fire burns low.

What do I do? What do I know?

10

You know how to say yes. You know how to say no.

That's what you do! That's what you know!

11

Everyone laughs when you put on a show.

Your work is to play. Your work is to grow.

12
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Karabo's question
Author - Liesl Jobson
Illustration - Natalie Edwards
Language - English
Level - First sentences