I Will Help You

Summary

The story is about a young boy named Lungile who helps a bird named Mama Heron when she is injured and unable to get back to her children. After helping her, Lungile faces his own challenge when he loses the money his grandmother, Gogo, gave him to buy bread. Distraught and unable to go home without the money, his situation seems dire until Mama Heron, whom he had previously assisted, uses her keen eyesight to spot the lost coins in the water. This heartwarming tale emphasizes themes of kindness, empathy, and the rewards of helping others in times of need. It is suitable for teaching young children about the importance of helping others and the power of gratitude.

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“Ouch!”

Mama Heron hurts her wing and leg on barbed wire.

“I am hurt. I can’t get home to my children.”

“Please help me.”

“Why are you crying, Mama Heron?”

“I can’t get home to my children.”

“I will help you,” says Lungile.

“Thank you, Lungile!”

The next day, Gogo sends Lungile to the shop to buy bread.

On the way, he stops to play with his friends in the river.

Eish! The money is gone.

“Don’t come home until you find that money!”

“Why are you crying, Lungile?”

“I lost the money Gogo gave me to buy bread. We have no supper now.”

“I will help you.”

Mama Heron’s sharp eyes see the coins shining in the water.

“Thank you, Mama Heron.”

Credits

Originally published by Book Dash under a Creative Commons Licensed BY 4.0. This book can be read for free on https://bookdash.org/books/i-will-help-you and was created by: Olivia Villet (Illustrator), Fathima Kathrada (Designer), Andrea Abbott (Writer) Book Dash logo