African Storybook - Grandmother's jerseys

Grandmother's jerseys

Sikhumbuzo Sibanda

Sikhumbuzo Sibanda and Simangaliso Sibiya

I live with my grandmother.

We live in a small hut.

People think we are poor.

I think happiness is wealth.

We are happy.

My grandmother made me a beautiful jersey.

Everyone in the village was talking about it.

My teachers asked my grandmother to make jerseys for them.

Soon, everyone in the village wanted a jersey.

Grandmother made a jersey for everyone.

She sold the jerseys.

Now, we have more money.

We are happier.

No one thinks we are poor anymore.

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

It makes me feel so proud of her.

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Grandmother's jerseys

Author - Sikhumbuzo Sibanda
Illustration - Sikhumbuzo Sibanda and Simangaliso Sibiya
Language - English
Level - First sentences

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Translations and adaptations
- Dzhesi dza makhulu
  Tshivenḓa (Translation)
- Majesi ma kokwanaxisati
  Xitsonga (Translation)
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