A Day of Hide and Seek
Zimonè Keet
Mazvita Chipuriro

Lady Baa Baa the sheep, Kiki the cat, and Tilly the tortoise, are best friends.

Every day is a new adventure!

1

One sunny morning, the three friends met under their favourite tree. "Let's play hide and seek!" Lady Baa Baa said.

"I'm ready!" said Kiki, her tail twitching with excitement. "Me too!" said Tilly, with a slow smile.

2

Lady Baa Baa started counting. "One… two… three…"

Kiki darted behind a bush, quick as a flash!

Where do you think Tilly will hide?

3

"Ready or not, here I come!" said Lady Baa Baa. Her hooves went "clip, clop" as she looked for her friends.

Can you help her find Kiki and Tilly?

4

Lady Baa Baa found Kiki first! Kiki giggled, "You found me so fast!"

Now, where could Tilly be? Will you help Lady Baa Baa search behind the rock?

5

"Found you, Tilly!" Lady Baa Baa laughed.

Tilly smiled and said, "My turn to be it!"

6

Tilly closed her eyes and began counting, "One… two… three…"
Lady Baa Baa bounced off into the meadow, to hide behind a tall tree.

Kiki quietly tip-toed into the grass. Where would you hide if you were playing with them?

7

Tilly opened her eyes and began her slow, careful search.

She found Lady Baa Baa first, peeking out from behind the tree. But where is Kiki?

8

Tilly was about to give up, but Kiki jumped out with a "Surprise!"

They all laughed, "Hide and seek is the best game ever!"

9

What other games do you think they should play next?

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A Day of Hide and Seek
Author - Zimonè Keet
Illustration - Mazvita Chipuriro
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs