Honest Girl Author: Ann Logialan Illustrator: Jacob Kono
There lived a beautiful girl. One day she was very hungry. She thought of ways of getting something to eat. 2/9
She met a man who asked her, “How are you young girl? What makes you sad?” The girl answered, “I am hungry.” 3/9
The man was sorry for the girl. He told her there was a feast in the neighbourhood and she should go and steal food. The girl had never stolen before. 4/9
The girl stood up quickly and went to the home that was holding the feast. 5/9
When she got near, she forgot the instructions on how to steal. She sang repeatedly: I have come to steal food, f-o-o-d, I am walking slowly, slo-wly 6/9
People heard the song of the girl from far until she got into the homestead. 7/9
People were amazed by the nature of the song and asked her, “Where do you come from? What do you want? Why are you singing?” 8/9
The girl told them how hungry she was and they gave her food. Later, she was advised that stealing is bad! 9/9
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