Unathi and the Dirty, Smelly Beast

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In this story, Unathi is pursued by a dirty, smelly creature referred to as a beast. The tale highlights their adventurous pursuit, showcasing Unathi's skills in running, jumping, and climbing, while the beast excels in chasing, splashing, and digging. Despite their differences, Unathi and the beast discover a shared love for singing, forming an unexpected bond. As they return home, the challenge becomes sneaking the beast inside without detection, as Unathi's mother does not want dirty, smelly beasts in the house. With resourcefulness, they manage to hide in bubbles and transform the once-dirty beast into a clean and loveable companion. The story teaches themes of friendship, acceptance, and finding common ground despite apparent differences.

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Something is following Unathi.

It is dirty.

It is smelly.

It is a beast!

Unathi is good at running.

The beast is good at chasing.

Unathi is better at jumping.

The beast is better at splashing.

Unathi is best at climbing.

The beast is best at digging.

Unathi and the beast both love singing!

It’s time for Unathi to go home.

The dirty, smelly beast wants to go home too!

“No dirty, smelly beasts in the house!” says mama.

Unathi and the beast are good at sneaking.

Unathi is good at dressing up. The beast is not.

Unathi and the beast can hide in the bubbles.

The beast is not dirty.

The beast is not smelly.

The beast is clean and lovely.

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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/unathi-and-the-dirty,-smelly-beast and was created by: Bongani Kona (Editor), Thokozani Mkhize (Designer), Jon Keevy (Writer), Jess Jardim-Wedepohl (Illustrator)

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