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Lazy little brother Lazy little brother ˈɫeɪzi ˈɫɪtəɫ ˈbɹəðɝ

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.

ˈaɪ ˈweɪk ˈəp ˈænd ˈmeɪk ˈfaɪɝ

I boil some water.

I boil some water.

ˈaɪ ˈbɔɪɫ ˈsəm ˈwɔtɝ

I chop the firewood.

I chop the firewood.

ˈaɪ ˈtʃɑp ˈðə ˈfaɪɝˌwʊd

I stir the pot.

I stir the pot.

ˈaɪ ˈstɝ ˈðə ˈpɑt

I sweep the floor.

I sweep the floor.

ˈaɪ ˈswip ˈðə ˈfɫɔɹ

I wash the dishes.

I wash the dishes.

ˈaɪ ˈwɑʃ ˈðə ˈdɪʃəz

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

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

ˈhwaɪ ˈdu ˈaɪ ˈwɝk ˈsoʊ ˈhɑɹd ˈhwɛn ˈmaɪ ˈbɹəðɝ ˈɪz ˈbɪzi ˈpɫeɪɪŋ

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