Msema's goat
Zomba Library Reading Group
Lindiwe Mtope

One day, Msema's father came home with a she goat.

He was given the goat at the farmers' club.

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Msema had a bad habit of littering plastics.

His parents told him not to litter.

If swallowed, plastic can kill an animal.

2

Msema did not listen to his parents' advice.

The goat ate everything.

One day, she swallowed a plastic bag.

3

The plastic bag blocked her intestines.

The goat's belly started to swell.

She was very sick.

4

The agriculture advisor came to take the goat away for treatment.

5

Msema had to wait for five days.

He swept all around his house.

He picked up all the litter and packed it into bags.

6

The goat came back in good health!

Msema was relieved and excited to see her again.

7

Later that year, the goat gave birth to two kids.

Msema looked after the goats very well.

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Msema's goat
Author - Zomba Library Reading Group
Illustration - Lindiwe Mtope, Zomba Library Reading Group
Language - English
Level - First sentences