Teddy's Ball
Addisu Getachew
Gete Mulugeta

Teddy loves playing football.

1

One day, he kicked the ball.

It bounced and left the compound.

2

Teddy was shocked because of this mistake.

He was afraid as he opened the gate. He couldn't find the ball.

3

Teddy felt sad for losing his ball.

Father saw Teddy and asked, "What is wrong, son?"

4

Teddy told his father that he had lost the ball he liked. Father consoled him.

Teddy went home and his father went to work.

5

At the end of the day, Teddy was still feeling sad. It was getting dark.

Father got back and asked Teddy how he was feeling. Teddy said, "I am still very sad, father."

6

Father said, "There is something I brought for you."

Teddy asked, "What is it, father?"

7

Father said, "Even if you can't get your lost ball back, I have bought you another one."

Teddy was very happy and hugged his father.

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Teddy's Ball
Author - Addisu Getachew
Illustration - Gete Mulugeta
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs