Nichchumani Helps Out

Author: Egambaram Kumudini

Illustrator: Pavithra Wanamali

Translator: Magdalena Cooper

One day, Nichchumani went out for a walk and saw a lost duckling crying.

“Why are you crying?" she asked.

Poor Pichchu the duckling was hurt. She couldn't swim or play or do any of her favorite things.

"Don't worry," said Nichchumani. "We will get you all fixed up!"

Uh Oh! Kitty spied Pichchu while she was taking a nap.

"What a good snack," purred kitty.

“KITTY, NO!” cried Nichchumani, as she grabbed kitty.

Poor Pichchu needed to go see a doctor. Nichchumani carried her all the way there.

The doctor helped Pichchu and soon she was all better!

Soon, Pichchu's mother found her.

She took her home so she could swim and play and do all of her favorite things.

"Bye, Pichchu!”

waved Nichchumani and her friends.

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This story:Nichchumani Helps Outis translated byMagdalena Cooper. The © for this translation lies with Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Based on Original story:'நிச்சுமணியும் வாத்துக்குஞ்சும்', byEgambaram Kumudini. © Room to Read , 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.

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Cover page:Girl swings a duck, byPavithra Wanamali© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 2:Girl spots a duck in the rain, byPavithra Wanamali© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 3:Girl takes a thorn out from a duck, takes care of it, byPavithra Wanamali© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 4:A cat about to attack a duck, byPavithra Wanamali© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 5:A cat shooes a duck from the bed, byPavithra Wanamali© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 6:A girl takes an injured duck to the park, byPavithra Wanamali© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 7:A duck and a girl sit together in a park, byPavithra Wanamali© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 8:A parent duck meets its child, byPavithra Wanamali© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 9:Two ducks walk, byPavithra Wanamali© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 10:Children wave goodbye to two ducks, byPavithra Wanamali© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Disclaimer:https://www.storyweaver.org.in/terms_and_conditions

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Nichchumani Helps Out (English)

Nichchumani wants to help Pichhu, a lost and injured duckling. She takes her home, but she only finds more trouble there!

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

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