Grandmother's jerseys
Sikhumbuzo Sibanda
Sikhumbuzo Sibanda
English

I live with my grandmother.

We live in a small hut.

1

People think we are poor.

I think happiness is wealth.

We are happy.

2

My grandmother made me a beautiful jersey.

Everyone in the village was talking about it.

3

My teachers asked my grandmother to make jerseys for them.

4

I cannot take off the jersey my grandmother made for me.

It makes me feel so proud of her.

5

Now, we have more money.

We are happier.

No one thinks we are poor anymore.

6

Grandmother made a jersey for everyone.

She sold the jerseys.

7

Soon, everyone in the village wanted a jersey.

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Grandmother's jerseys
Author - Sikhumbuzo Sibanda
Illustration - Sikhumbuzo Sibanda, Simangaliso Sibiya
Language - English
Level - First sentences
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