The Banana Peel
Deborah Matthew
Mmapakiso Majake

Once upon a time there lived a man called Mr. Joseph, and his wife Mrs. Bella, and their child named Chioma.

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One day, Chioma felt very hungry. She told her mother she wanted bananas. Her mother said no because Chioma was very careless with food. She wastes food and does not throw trash properly. " Banana peels can make someone fall", said mother.

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Later, her mother went to the market and bought some bananas. She still wondered if Chioma would be careful with the peels and throw them away properly.

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Chioma was very happy. She took the bananas outside the compound to share with her friends, They all smiled and gathered around her.

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She gave each of her friends three bananas. Then she said, "after eating, just drop the peels on the ground. Do not waste time going to the dustbin"
Her friends did as she said without asking questions.

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After eating, Chioma went inside to wash her hands.

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Chioma forgot about the banana peels on the ground. As she ran outside, She stepped on one and slipped. She fell down and got badly injured, so they quickly took her to the hospital .

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From that day on, Chioma learnt her lessons. whenever she ate fruits, not just bananas, She always threw the peels in the dustbin. She had learned to be careful and keep her surroundings clean.

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The Banana Peel
Author - Deborah Matthew
Illustration - Mmapakiso Majake, Deborah Matthew
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs