It’s MY book!

Summary

This story is about Susu, a character who loves reading and wants to enjoy her book in peace. Throughout the narrative, Susu encounters various animals like geese, pigs, and dogs, all humorously interacting with her as they express curiosity about her book. Each animal encounter represents a playful interruption as Susu asserts her desire to keep her book to herself, humorously noting that these animals can't read. Eventually, Susu realizes that everyone around her, even the animals, seems interested in reading, leading to the idea of sharing her love for books by starting a book club. The story highlights themes of sharing, the joy of reading, and the humorous interaction between a steadfast book lover and the unlikely readers in her environment.

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Susu LOVES to read.

Once upon a time…

Come back SILLY goose! Geese can’t read.

It’s MY book!

Now where was I…

Once upon a time…

You CRAZY pig! Pigs can’t read.

It’s MY book!

Shhh! Don’t tell ANYONE I’m here.

Once upon a time…

Aargh! Not you too, FUNNY dog! Dogs can’t read.

It’s MY book!

No one will find me up HERE!

Once upon a time…

Ai! Watch out, Mr. Dragon, you’ll BURN my book! Don’t you know, dragons can’t read.

It’s MY book!

FINALLY… Some peace and quiet!

Once upon a time…

Susu, it looks like everyone wants to read. Let’s start a book club!

You’re right, everybody loves reading. We can SHARE our books.

Once upon a time…


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/its-my-book! and was created by: Nontuthuko Mabiletsa (Designer), Anya Klopper (Illustrator), Alison Ziki (Editor), Corinne Rosmarin (Writer) Book Dash logo