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Naacha bela’aa The hungry crocodile

Written by Christian G.

Illustrated by Wiehan de Jager

Translated by Demoze Degefa

Language Oromo

Level Level 1

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Yeroo tokko naacha bela’aa tokkotu ture.

Once there was a very hungry crocodile.


Suuta jedhe nyaata barabadaa ture…

He searched for food slowly and quietly. And then…


Powoo!!! jedhe!

POW!!! The crocodile strikes!


Saana booda belli isaa irrabadee gammadaa ta’ee.

After that he is no longer hungry, and he is happy.


Hamma yeroo biraa bela’utti.

Until he gets hungry again.


Written by: Christian G.
Illustrated by: Wiehan de Jager
Translated by: Demoze Degefa
Language: Oromo
Level: Level 1
Source: The hungry crocodile from African Storybook
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