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Lazy little brother Lazy little brother Kandume yandi akanaŋani

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Read by Darshan Soni

Language English

Level Level 1

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I wake up and make fire.

I wake up and make fire.

Ndabuuka no kukosha umulilo.


I boil some water.

I boil some water.

Ndakafya ameenshi.


I chop the firewood.

I chop the firewood.

Ndateba inkuni.


I stir the pot.

I stir the pot.

Ndakumba mu mpooto.


I sweep the floor.

I sweep the floor.

Ndapyanga.


I wash the dishes.

I wash the dishes.

Ndasuka imbale.


Why do I work so hard… … when my brother is busy playing?

Why do I work so hard… … when my brother is busy playing?

Muulandunshi mbombesesha ifi… ilyo ninshi ndume yandi aleeyangalafye?


Written by: Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi
Illustrated by: Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter
Read by: Darshan Soni
Language: English
Level: Level 1
Source: Lazy little brother from African Storybook
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