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A girl opening a wooden window.

Zama is great! Zama is great!

Written by Michael Oguttu

Illustrated by Vusi Malindi

Read by Darshan Soni

Language English

Level Level 2

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A boy sleeping in his bed and a girl sitting up in her bed stretching.

My little brother sleeps very late. I wake early, because I am great!

My little brother sleeps very late. I wake early, because I am great!


A girl opening a wooden window.

I am the one who lets in the sun.

I am the one who lets in the sun.


A woman standing in a bedroom doorway holding a bucket and a girl making her bed.

“You’re my morning star,” says Ma.

“You’re my morning star,” says Ma.


A girl washing herself outside.

I wash myself, I don’t need any help.

I wash myself, I don’t need any help.


A girl leaning over a bucket washing her face.

I can cope with cold water and blue smelly soap.

I can cope with cold water and blue smelly soap.


A woman thinking about brushing teeth and a girl brushing her teeth.

Ma reminds, “Don’t forget teeth.” I reply, “Never, not me!”

Ma reminds, “Don’t forget teeth.” I reply, “Never, not me!”


A girl waving at a man and woman.

After washing, I greet Grandpa and Auntie, and wish them a good day.

After washing, I greet Grandpa and Auntie, and wish them a good day.


A girl dressing herself and a woman sitting.

Then I dress myself, “I’m big now Ma,” I say.

Then I dress myself, “I’m big now Ma,” I say.


A girl buckling up her shoes.

I can close my buttons and buckle my shoes.

I can close my buttons and buckle my shoes.


A girl holding a bag walking and chatting to a boy with a backpack.

And I make sure little brother knows all the school news.

And I make sure little brother knows all the school news.


A teacher standing and four students learning.

In class I do my best in every way.

In class I do my best in every way.


Children playing together in a playground.

I do all these good things every day. But the thing I like most, is to play and play!

I do all these good things every day. But the thing I like most, is to play and play!


Written by: Michael Oguttu
Illustrated by: Vusi Malindi
Read by: Darshan Soni
Language: English
Level: Level 2
Source: Zama is great! from African Storybook
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