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Mphwanga Waulesi Lazy little brother

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Gridon Mwale

Read by Christine Mwanza

Language Nyanja

Level Level 1

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Ndimadzuka ndi kusonkha moto.

I wake up and make fire.

Ndimabwatutsa madzi.

I boil some water.

Ndimadula nkhuni.

I chop the firewood.

Ndimabvundula madzi yomwe ali pa moto.

I stir the pot.

Ndimapsyera munyumba.

I sweep the floor.

Ndimatsuka mbale.

I wash the dishes.

Chifukwa nchyani ndimagwira ncthitomwaphanvu ine ndekha… Pamene mphyanga akonda kusewera chabe?

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

Written by: Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi
Illustrated by: Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter
Translated by: Gridon Mwale
Read by: Christine Mwanza
Language: Nyanja
Level: Level 1
Source: Lazy little brother from African Storybook
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