Sisi the Squirrel
Edith Kavoo
Edith Kavoo

Once upon a time, there was a clever squirrel. She was called Sisi. Sisi lived in Marere village.

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One night, she heard a story. It was about maize. The maize shines like the stars.

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Kibo was a noisy bird.
Jengo was a fast bunny.
They were friends of Sisi.
They all went to the maize farm.

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They went... "sshh... sshh..." to steal the special maize. Their tiny feet were going "pat… pat… pat…"

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Mama Kazi saw Sisi, Kibo and Jengo.
She was not upset.
She was nice to them.
She gave them some maize.

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Sisi, Jengo, and Kibo helped Mama Kazi.
They took care of her maize farm.
They were best of friends.

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Sisi, Kibo, and Jengo learned a lesson.
They should not steal.
They can ask for a share.

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Every night, they all sang,
"Oh, Sisi, Kibo, and Jengo, we three,
With Mama Kazi, we are happy and free."

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Sisi the Squirrel
Author - Edith Kavoo
Illustration - Edith Kavoo
Language - English
Level - First sentences