The seed of friendship
Nelisiwe Mgidi
Wiehan de Jager

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It was one sunny spring morning and Londi was walking past Mr Mgidi's house, he noticed the old tree in his garden looking sad and neglected.

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Londi knocked on Mr Mgidi's door, expressing his worry about the tree. Mr Mgidi shared his struggle to care for the garden.

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Londi suggests helping Mr Mgidi revive his garden. He gratefully accepts her offer.

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Londi and Mr Mgidi planted a young sampling beside the old tree, symbolizing their friendship and hoped for its revival.

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Londi and Mr Mgidi bond over the tree, sharing laugher and stories as they care for the tree together.

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Londi discovered a tiny green shoot sprouting beside the old tree, signaling its rejuvenation.

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Then the tree starts to grow so beautifully.

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The whole neighborhood gathers to celebrate the tree transformation, with Londi Mr Mgidi at the center of the joyous occasion.

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The seed of friendship
Author - Nelisiwe Mgidi
Illustration - Wiehan de Jager, Nelisiwe Mgidi, Adonay Gebru, Catherine Groenewald, Jonathan Field
Language - English
Level - Longer paragraphs