It Wasn’t Me!

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Summary

This story revolves around a humorous and imaginative scenario where a child is left with the simple instruction to be good while the adult is momentarily away. As the story unfolds, a series of unexpected and chaotic events occur, escalating from a subtle Oh! to an emphatic OH, NO! followed by a loud crash. Each development is depicted through simple yet expressive phrases and playful illustrations that capture the child's reactions to the ensuing chaos. Ultimately, the story ends with the child exclaiming It wasn’t me! emphasizing a classic childlike response to innocence amidst unintended mishaps. This short tale cleverly illustrates themes of curiosity, play, and the humorous unpredictability of children's adventures.

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I won’t be long. Be good!

Oh!

Oh, no!

Oh, NO!

Crash!

Oh!

Oh, no!

Hiss!

Oh!

Oh, no!

OH, NO!

It wasn’t me!

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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/it-wasnt-me! and was created by: Gwendolene van der Merwe (Illustrator), Alexandria Mackinnon (Designer), Liz Sparg (Editor), Lesley Beake (Writer)

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