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Waandaaye umukyeekhe umutoro Lazy little brother

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Milton Eridad Shissa

Language Lumasaaba

Level Level 1

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Isiisimukha mwiilo nabwaana kumulilo.

I wake up and make fire.

Naatutubisa kameetsi.

I boil some water.

Naasaaka tsiikhu.

I chop the firewood.

Naakulula mu saatsi.

I stir the pot.

Neeya amukhe.

I sweep the floor.

Isiinga tsisowaani.

I wash the dishes.

Lwashiina inaamba naabi indyo.... … nga wandaayase ali khukhwinyaha busa.

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: Milton Eridad Shissa
Language: Lumasaaba
Level: Level 1
Source: Lazy little brother from African Storybook
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