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Kamwanayia kaanu Lazy little brother

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Anna Kula

Language Kikamba

Level Level 1

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Nũkĩlaa na ngũvuva mwaki.

I wake up and make fire.

Nĩnĩtheũkasya kĩw’ũ.

I boil some water.

Nĩnatũaa ngũ.

I chop the firewood.

Nĩnulua mbisũ.

I stir the pot.

Nĩnduutaa nyũmba.

I sweep the floor.

Nĩnthambasya mĩio.

I wash the dishes.

Nĩthũkũmaa mũno wanou nĩkĩ… …na mwanayia ethiwa akwetye kuthaũka.

Why do I work so hard… … when my brother is busy playing?

Written by: Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi
Illustrated by: Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter
Translated by: Anna Kula
Language: Kikamba
Level: Level 1
Source: Lazy little brother from African Storybook
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