Hamisi's lucky day
Adelheid Marie Bwire
Rob Owen
English

Hamisi needs a new school uniform.

His dad takes him to the market.

1

Hamisi sees a boy wearing a beautiful shirt.

"That is a very fine shirt," thinks Hamisi.

2

"Dad, I wish I had a shirt like the one that boy has," says Hamisi.

3

"Look, there are those beautiful shirts," says Hamisi. "Dad, please buy one for me."

4

"Hamisi, I have to buy your uniform," says dad.

5

"I do not have enough money for that shirt," says dad.

6

Hamisi's dad buys the uniform. He is surprised when he gets the change.

He has enough money left over to buy a shirt for Hamisi!

7

It is Hamisi's lucky day!

Which shirt will he choose?

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Hamisi's lucky day
Author - Adelheid Marie Bwire
Translation - Adelheid Marie Bwire
Illustration - Rob Owen
Language - English
Level - First sentences
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