The greedy brother Original Publisher: African Storybook Initiative Author: Adelheid Marie Bwire Illustrator: Melany Pietersen Translator: Josie Sielaff
One day my mother brought home a basket of fruit. 2/13
"When can we have some fruit?" we asked. "We can have some tonight." Mum replied. 3/13
My brother Rahim was really greedy. He tried all the different fruits. He ate a lot of them. 4/13
"Look at what Rahim did!" my younger brother yelled. "Rahim is cheeky and selfish." I said. 5/13
M u m w a s v e r y a n g r y wit h R a him. 6 / 1 3
W e w e r e als o v e r y a n g r y wit h R a him. But Rahim wasn't sorry at all. 7 / 1 3
"Are you going to punish Rahim?" asked my younger brother. 8/13
"Rahim, you are going to regret this very soon." Mum warned. 9/13
Rahim started to feel unwell. 10/13
"I have tummy ache." whispered Rahim. 11/13
Mum knew exactly why Rahim was feeling sick. 12/13
Later, Rahim admitted to us "I am sorry. I will never be so greedy again." 13/13
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