The Water Lizard
Brinda Leckmanee Phokeerdass
Wiehan de Jager

One summer afternoon, Paul and Paulina went for a picnic.

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They reached a nearby lake and prepared for lunch.

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The sky was cloudy and a light wind was blowing.

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"Paul, look! Look! Over there!"

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Small waves were seen sweeping ashore.

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As the sun came out of the cloud, a dark silhouette was seen swimming.

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"It must be a crocodile like those we've seen on TV"

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The creature swam nearer to two friends' spot and rose up.

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"Paulina, are you seeing it? It's a water lizard."

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The creature made a turn with its tail causing a splash and disappeared.

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The Water Lizard
Author - Brinda Leckmanee Phokeerdass
Illustration - Wiehan de Jager, Catherine Groenewald, Jesse Breytenbach, Salim Kasamba
Language - English
Level - First words