Why Raven is black
Vivian Muthoni
Elvis Mwiti

Long ago, Raven had white feathers.

Hyena and Raven were good friends, and always found food together.

One day, Raven told Hyena that he had seen a beehive.

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They agreed to go and harvest the honey.

Raven flew up into the tree and dropped honey down for Hyena to collect.

But when Raven came down, there was no honey!

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Hyena's stomach was full of honey.

He asked Raven to sew his bottom closed.

Hyena did not want any sweetness from the honey to leave his body.

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Days passed, and Hyena could not go to the toilet.

He was very uncomfortable. He could not eat or sleep.

"I need Raven to cut open my bottom," thought Hyena.

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On his way, Hyena met Goat. He asked her whether she had seen Raven.

"No, I haven't seen Raven. Keep searching," said Goat

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Next, Hyena met Hare and asked her whether she had seen Raven.

Hare told Hyena that he would find Raven further along the road.

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Finally, Hyena found Raven.

"After you sewed my bottom, I could not relieve myself. I must go to the toilet, please remove the stiches!" Hyena pleaded.

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Raven cut the stiches with his beak

The bird could not get out the way in time as Hyena relieved himself!

Raven was no longer white. Hyena and Raven were no longer friends.

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Why Raven is black
Author - Vivian Muthoni
Illustration - Elvis Mwiti
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs