Zainab loves flowers
Mary Okon

Zainab loves flowers. Each evening, she walks in the garden.

She is drawn by the gentle promise of the sweet scent of flowers.

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One day, Zainab was walking in the garden.

Suddenly, there was thunder and lightning.

Zainab was scared.

2

Zainab tried to run home, but she fell and hurt her head badly.

She was in a lot of pain.

She cried, "Help me!"

3

Her neighbours, Mr. and Mrs. Suleman, helped her into the house.

They laid her in bed and took care of her.

4

While in bed, Mr. and Mrs. Suleiman brought her her favourite flowers.

She was excited and grateful.

5

After a few days, Zainab became strong.

She could move freely on her own.

Zainab was excited because she got her life back again.

6

Zainab travelled to her village to see her parents.

She wanted to get care and pampering after the accident.

She reunited with her goat, hens, cat, and her adorable pigeon.

7

Zainab had a great time with her family and friends.

But she had to go back home to her colourful flowers.

Despite her bad experience, her love for flowers never ended.

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Zainab loves flowers
Author - Mary Okon
Illustration - , Jesse Breytenbach, Kenneth Boyowa Okitikpi
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs