Mother Hen

Author: Sinai Mbewe

Illustrator: David Chisha

Translator: Brian Kavanagh

This is Mother Hen. She wants to throw a party for her chicks.

Mother Hen wants to go to the market to buy bread and fruits for the party.

However, she is scared to go alone.

Mother Hen asks Duck to go with her, but she refuses.

Mother Hen asks Cat if she wants to go to the market.

Cat is too lazy and will not go.

Mother Hen asks Goat if she can go to the market.

Goat also refuses .

Mother Hen asks Rooster to look after her chicks.

Mother Hen decides to go to the market alone.

On the way, she sees Wild Dogs.

The Wild Dogs chase Mother Hen.

Mother Hen runs faster and faster.

The Wild Dogs are about to reach Mother Hen!

Mother Hen fights them off bravely.

Bam! Bam! Bam!

Now Mother Hen chases the Wild Dogs!

Mother Hen finally reaches the market. She buys everything she needs for the party.

Pig helps Mother Hen carry everything to her home.

Mother Hen throws a big party for her chicks and their friends.

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This story:Mother Henis translated byBrian Kavanagh. The © for this translation lies with Room to Read, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Based on Original story:'Nkuku Nseke', bySinai Mbewe. © Room to Read , 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.

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Cover page:A hen, byDavid Chisha© Room to Read, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 2:A hen with her chicks, byDavid Chisha© Room to Read, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 3:A hen talks to a duck, byDavid Chisha© Room to Read, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 4:A hen talks to a cat, byDavid Chisha© Room to Read, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 5:A hen walks with a basket, byDavid Chisha© Room to Read, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 6:A hen talks to a goat, byDavid Chisha© Room to Read, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 7:A goat watches a hen walk, byDavid Chisha© Room to Read, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 8:A hen talks to a rooster, byDavid Chisha© Room to Read, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 9:A hen walks alone, byDavid Chisha© Room to Read, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 10:Three dogs and a hen on the road, byDavid Chisha© Room to Read, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Disclaimer:https://www.storyweaver.org.in/terms_and_conditions

Some rights reserved. This book is CC-BY-4.0 licensed. You can copy, modify, distribute and perform the work, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. For full terms of use and attribution, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This book was made possible by Pratham Books' StoryWeaver platform. Content under Creative Commons licenses can be downloaded, translated and can even be used to create new stories provided you give appropriate credit, and indicate if changes were made. To know more about this, and the full terms of use and attribution, please visit the following link .

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Page 11:Three dogs chase a hen, byDavid Chisha© Room to Read, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 12:A hen with a pouch, byDavid Chisha© Room to Read, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 13:Three dogs running, byDavid Chisha© Room to Read, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 14:A hen fights three dogs, byDavid Chisha© Room to Read, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 15:A hen defends herself from three dogs, byDavid Chisha© Room to Read, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 16:A hen threatens three dogs, byDavid Chisha© Room to Read, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 17:A hen at a shop, byDavid Chisha© Room to Read, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 18:A pig helps carry groceries, byDavid Chisha© Room to Read, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 19:A hen meets her chicks, byDavid Chisha© Room to Read, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 20:Animals help set up for a party, byDavid Chisha© Room to Read, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 21:Animals enjoy a feast, byDavid Chisha© Room to Read, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 22:Animals have a feast, byDavid Chisha© Room to Read, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Disclaimer:https://www.storyweaver.org.in/terms_and_conditions

Some rights reserved. This book is CC-BY-4.0 licensed. You can copy, modify, distribute and perform the work, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. For full terms of use and attribution, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mother Hen (English)

Mother Hen wants to throw a party for her newly-hatched chicks, but she needs help gathering supplies. Who will help Mother Hen?

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

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