Punishment

Adelheid Marie Bwire Melany Pietersen English Level 2

One day, mama got a lot of fruit.

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“When can we have some fruit?” we ask. “Wewill have the fruit tonight,” says mama.

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My brother Rahim is greedy. He tastes all thefruit. He eats a lot of it.

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“Look at what Rahim did!” shouts my littlebrother. “Rahim is naughty and selfish,” I say.

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Mother is angry with Rahim.

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We are also angry with Rahim. But Rahim isnot sorry.

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“Aren’t you going to punish Rahim?” asks littlebrother.

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“Rahim, soon you will be sorry,” warns mama.

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Rahim starts to feel sick.

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“My tummy is so sore,” whispers Rahim.

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Mama knew this would happen. The fruit ispunishing Rahim!

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Later, Rahim says sorry to us. “I will never beso greedy again,” he promises. And we allbelieve him.

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PunishmentWritten by: Adelheid Marie BwireIllustrated by: Melany Pietersen

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