Bahati

Author: Sanjana Khoobchandani

Illustrator: Godwin Chipenya

Translator: Sanjana Khoobchandani

Bahati is a forgetful girl.

Today, she is searching for something special.

She says, “I’m looking for something, Dad.”

“What is it?” Dad asks.

Bahati can't remember what she is looking for.

“It's… something nice,” Bahati replies.“I will know it when I see it. I looked for it in the

kitchen, but it’s not there.”

“It’s not in the cupboard either!” Bahati exclaims. “Where did I put it?”

“I’ll keep searching for it,” Bahati says. “Dad, have you seen it?”

Dad tries to help her.

“Are you looking for this candy?” Dad asks.

“No, ” Bahati says. “It’s much more valuable than candy.”

“I think I know!” Dad says. “You are looking for a pencil, aren't you? Do you want to draw?”

“Ha ha ha!” Bahati laughs. “I found it! It’s a book! The cat had it all along.”

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Cover page:A girl thinking while man and boy smile, byGodwin Chipenya© Room to Read, 2012. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 2:A girl thinking by the door, byGodwin Chipenya© Room to Read, 2012. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 3:A girl lifting sofa cushions while man and boy smile, byGodwin Chipenya© Room to Read, 2012. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 4:A girl and man talking and smiling, byGodwin Chipenya© Room to Read, 2012. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 5:A girl talking to a man, byGodwin Chipenya© Room to Read, 2012. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 6:A girl searching in the showcase while man smiles, byGodwin Chipenya© Room to Read, 2012. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 7:A girl reaching for shoes under the sofa, byGodwin Chipenya© Room to Read, 2012. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 8:A girl smiling at a man holding a chocolate, byGodwin Chipenya© Room to Read, 2012. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 9:A girl arranging dolls in a box, byGodwin Chipenya© Room to Read, 2012. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 10:A girl reaching for a pencil, byGodwin Chipenya© Room to Read, 2012. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Disclaimer:https://www.storyweaver.org.in/terms_and_conditions

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Bahati (English)

Bahati is looking for something everywhere. But she can't remember what she's looking for!

This is a Level 2 book for children who recognize familiar words and can read new words with help.

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