Francesca Learns to Walk
Samantha Ndhlovu
Samantha Ndhlovu

Francesca is a curious and clever little girl.

She loves playing with her toys.

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She lives in a cozy house with her mama, dada and brother, Raffy.

There are also two dogs, Bony and Blue.

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Francesca's favorite toys are the nosy red bus and bed bat.

But she also enjoys looking at pictures in books.

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One sunny morning, Francesca saw something exciting. Her dog, Bonny was walking on four legs just like her!

But everyone else was walking on two legs. She clapped her hands and giggled and shared her snack with Bonny.

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Francesca wanted to walk too, just like Raffy. She pulled herself up using the edge of the couch. She took a wobbly step.

But oh no! She fell down with a soft plop.

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Francesca was a little scared but she did not give up. With her brother Raffy as her helper, she tried again.

Step by step, she took tiny strides, holding onto her brother for balance.

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Francesca practiced walking everyday.

Sometimes she stumbled and sometimes she laughed, but she never stopped trying.

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Francesca's big brother, Raffy, was very helpful.

He held out his hands and encouraged, "Come on, Francesca! You can do it!"

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With Raffy's help, Francesca took her first few confident steps.

She felt so proud and happy that she clapped her hands and laughed out loud.

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From that day on, Francesca's steps grew steadier and stronger.

She walked around the house, exploring every corner with her newfound skill.

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And so, the little girl who once crawled on all fours had learned to walk on two legs!

Even when she was seated, she knew that she could stand up and walk!

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Francesca Learns to Walk
Author - Samantha Ndhlovu
Illustration - Samantha Ndhlovu
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs