Bako goes hunting
Hope Habu
Jacob Kono

There lived a hunter called Bako. He was tall, handsome and full of life.

It was not easy to grow crops where Bako lived.

1

One morning, his wife and son woke up really hungry.

Bako was worried and decided to go hunting.

2

He whispered to himself, "I will capture the biggest animal in the forest today."

He walked towards the forest hoping to be lucky.

3

Bako spotted a giraffe lying down. He was excited.

"But, how will I get hold of this giraffe? I only have a spear."

4

He walked closer and noticed that the giraffe was tied to a tree.

He wondered if the giraffe belonged to someone.

5

Bako threw his spear at the giraffe. The spear hit the rope and the giraffe was set free.

Bako ran after the giraffe, but the giraffe ran away.

6

Bako looked at the giraffe running away.

He was angry with himself. He had no food for his family.

7

Bako returned home sad and disappointed.

He thought to himself, "Tomorrow is another day."

8
You are free to download, copy, translate or adapt this story and use the illustrations as long as you attribute in the following way:
Bako goes hunting
Author - Hope Habu
Illustration - Jacob Kono
Language - English
Level - First sentences