How the toad got its skin
Alice Mulwa
Rob Owen

Mod the toad was tired of living in water.

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"Be careful," said the turtle. "Your skin will dry out."

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But Mod was curious. She hopped away.

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She looked all around.

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She met a purple chameleon next to a puddle of water.

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The chameleon started turning pink! Mod jumped away.

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Then she saw a hyena starting a fire.

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The fire spread around Mod. She was afraid.

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The fire burned her skin. She jumped back, into the puddle.

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But her skin was already full of blisters.

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Mod found a home under a rock. Her new skin was dry and rough.

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Now only frogs have smooth skin and live near water.

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How the toad got its skin
Author - Alice Mulwa
Adaptation - Jane Taylor, African Storybook
Illustration - Rob Owen
Language - English
Level - First words