The dancing goat
Folktale
José Nhambo

One day, a goat went out in the bush, and wandered around happily.

But then she got lost!

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Suddenly, she met a wolf!

The wolf came up to her, and said, "I am very hungry."

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The goat said, "Mr. Wolf, I know you want to eat me. But I would like to die happy!"

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The wolf asked the goat, "What do you mean? Die happy? How?"

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The goat answered, "If I have to die, I would like to die dancing!"

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Then the wolf took his guitar.

He sat down and started playing it.

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The goat started dancing, though she was still a little bit worried.

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There were dogs nearby.

They came to see what was happening.

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The wolf was afraid of dogs.

So, he turned and ran away!

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The goat kept on dancing, because now she was free from the wolf!

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The dancing goat
Author - Folktale
Illustration - José Nhambo
Language - English
Level - First sentences