Why Frog is so ugly (Colour-in)
Mozambican folktale
Hélder de Paz Alexandre

Many years ago, the Lizard and the Frog were friends. One day  they decided to look for girlfriends in the city.

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The Frog was jealous of the Lizard's shining and brilliant skin.

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He said, "What did you do to look so beautiful? Look at me, I am so ugly. What can I do about my skin?"

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The Lizard said, "Listen! Put some water in a pot and put it on the fire. Next you....."

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But the Frog said, "I know already, I know! Keep quiet, my friend!" And he left.

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Frog arrived home and put some water in a pot.

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When the water began to boil, he threw himself into it.

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His skin was burnt and his tail came off!

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Instead of being brilliant and beautiful like the Lizard, he was even more ugly!

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Why Frog is so ugly (Colour-in)
Author - Mozambican folktale
Adaptation - Ingrid Schechter
Illustration - Hélder de Paz Alexandre
Language - English
Level - First sentences