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In English, this story by ‘Anahina ‘Aipolo Sikalu is:

Tomi’s first birthday

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Liki is thirteen years old.
He loves playing with his baby nephew Tomi.
Tomi loves dancing with Liki.

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Next Saturday is the third of July.
It is Tomi’s first birthday.
“Are we having a birthday party for Tomi?” Liki says to Tomi’s mother.
“Yes, of course,” says Mama. “Will you dance at the party?”
“Yes, of course,” says Liki.
He goes outside to practise.

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On Saturday, lots of family and friends attend the party.
They bring gifts for Tomi.
The church minister says a prayer to bless
Tomi’s first birthday.
Then it’s time to eat the delicious food.

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Everyone is having fun.
But Liki isn’t having fun.
He is nervous. He has to dance in front of all his family and friends.
Soon Mama stands up and says, “It’s time
for Tomi’s uncle, Liki, to dance.”

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Liki is dressed in dance costume and covered with oil.
The music starts, and he begins to dance.
Everyone cheers.
Tomi smiles at Liki.
Liki no longer feels nervous.

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Suddenly, Liki trips over!
He is embarrassed. He doesn’t want to finish his dance.
He looks up and sees Tomi crying.

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Liki gets up and says, “Don’t cry, Tomi.
We’ll dance together.”
Liki picks up Tomi.
They finish the dance together.
Everyone claps and shouts,
“Well done, birthday boy! Well done, Liki!”


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