Bad king
Alice Nakasango
Marleen Visser

Goat was king of animals and birds.

He called a meeting.

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Goat told them that he had a dream.

They all listened.

2

The dream was about hunger.

“What shall we do?” asked Cat.

3

Hen and Duck said, “Let’s keep food in the king’s store.”

4

King Goat said, “Tie up anyone who does not obey.”

5

It was time to choose a new king.

They chose Cat.

6

Goat did not want Cat as king. “I am the king.”

7

Goat did not take food.

Cow asked, “What shall we do?”

8

The animals and birds talked together.

They were angry with Goat.

9

Dog said, “I was always with him when he was king.”

10

Sheep said, “I gave his children my beautiful wool.”

11

Pig cried, “When he was king, I looked after his garden.”

12

“Did Goat think he will be king forever?” Sheep
asked.

13

The animals agreed that Goat must take food to king Cat.

14

The animals found Goat. Goat said, “I will always be king.”

15

“We will tie you and take you to the new king.”

16

Cow pulled Goat to the king’s court.

Others cheered.

17

That’s why goats refuse to move when they are pulled.

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Bad king
Author - Alice Nakasango
Adaptation - Olusegun Soetan
Illustration - Marleen Visser
Language - Yoruba
Level - First sentences