MWANSA AND THE TREE
Thandiwe Chibale
Brian Wambi

This is Mwansa.
Mwansa is a girl. She is in grade three.

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This is Mr and Mrs Musonda.
They are Mwansa's parents.

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Mwansa wants to be a scientist when she grows up.
Mwansa studies hard at school.

3

This is Mwansa and her friend Chongo. They are walking.
Look, says Chongo.
There is a tree, Can you Climb a tree, Mwansa?

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Yes I can climb a tree. Says Mwansa. I will show you.

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Help. Says Mwansa. I cannot climb down the tree.
I am afraid, help me

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Chongo goes back to the farm and calls, Mwansa’s parents.
Climb down the tree, they say. Don’t be afraid. We are here and we will help you.

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Mwansa climbs down the tree. She is sad. I am sorry mommy, she says I will not climb any tall tree again.
Do not cry, her mommy says.

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Everyone is happy.
Mwansa is a brave girl and her parents are proud of her.

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MWANSA AND THE TREE
Author - Thandiwe Chibale
Illustration - Brian Wambi, Rob Owen
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs