The search for Water
Destiny Udezue
Mekasha Haile
English

The animals gathered at the town square to talk about the drought.

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Fox, Hare and Donkey decided to go to the well across the valley of Ajalango.

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Fox, Hare and Donkey prepared for their journey.

They picked out cloths that would serve them.

3

Fox, Hare and Donkey set out on their journey.

Hare carried a big bowl on his head.

4

As they walked on, they saw ants gathering wood.

They asked them, "Do you know where we could find water?"

One ant said, "Follow us."

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They followed them and met an old man.

Ants asked the old man, "Can you help us with water?"

The old man agreed.

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One of his friends gave water to the colony of ants.

Ants were worried about their new friends. They asked the old man for some more water.

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The ants beckoned to all the animals to assemble.

They all shared the water they were given by the old man.

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The search for Water
Author - Destiny Udezue, Prince Oti
Illustration - Mekasha Haile
Language - English
Level - First sentences
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