In my home village, there is a trader called Dembe.

Dembe has a big shop in the village.

The shop sells flour, sugar, rice, beans, and many more things.

Dembe and his wife have three children.

The children help in the shop during the holidays.

Each day, Dembe adds up the money they earned.

Dembe has a business book. In the book he writes the amount they earn each day.

He also writes what they spend to buy things for the shop.

Dembe and his wife can afford a big house and a car.

They also keep cows, chickens and rabbits.

This family has a good life. One day, the children will take over the shop.

But first they will finish school.