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First published 2010

AuthorsCherylene Dewi D/O SurederamEspanol Melody AguinaldeLow Hui Shan CharmaineTan De’En MelvinTay Ai Shyuan Jesmine

For NM2208, NUS FASS

GRETELg i r l

grannyt h e

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Once upon a time,in the town of Tortle,lived a little girl by the name of Gretel.

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Gretel’s Grandma came for a visit. “Gretel! Grandma’s here!” Gretel’s mother called.

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As Grandma walked in, Mother tells Gretel, “Gretel, look after Grandma.”

But Gretel said, “But Grandma is so... old!”

Mother frowned and said, “Treat her as you would want to be treated when you grow old.”

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But Gretel was not listening.“Grandma, let’s play!” said Gretel.5

“Wait for me, Gretel!” said Grandma.“You’re too slow, Grandma, and you’re no fun,” said a pouting Gretel. 6

Gretel and Grandma passed by a watermelon stand. “Grandma, I want some watermelons!”7

“Quick Grandma!”

“Just a second child,” Grandma said.“You’re too slow Grandma,” a pouting Gretel said.

But G

randma had trouble climbing the h

ill.

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By nightfall, Grandma was just too tired and quickly fell asleep.

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And so, Gretel decided to sleep too.

But as Gretel sleeps and dreams, something is happening to her...

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The sun finally rose.Gretel woke up to get ready for school.

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How odd. Why was Grandma in the bathroom too?

“Grandma?” Gretel yawned.

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But wait.

If Gretel was standing in front of the mirror, then that means...

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“MUMMY! MUMMY!” cried Gretel. “I turned into a Grandma!”

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But Mother was in the kitchen and did not see Gretel.

“Don’t be silly dear. Now move along quickly or you’ll be late for school. You’re being too slow.”

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“Oh no! The school bus!”Gretel ran but the bus left without her.

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“When did my bag get so heavy?” mumbled Gretel.

Gretel dragged her heavy bag to school but she was already late.

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Is that you Gretel?

You look like a grandma!

Grandma Gretel!

Maybe that’s why she’s late. She’s too slow!

Her classmates began laughing at her.

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During lunch, Grandma Gretel bit into her apple but her teeth got stuck. On the apple!

Everybody laughed at Grandma Gretel.

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During playtime, Grandma Gretel joined her friends to play tag.

You’re it Grandma Gretel!

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Faster Grandma Gretel!

Quick Grandma Gretel!

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She wanted to climb the monkey bars with her friends.

But Grandma Gretel could not play.“You’re too slow Grandma Gretel,” Gretel’s friends said.23

Grandma Gretel could not bear it anymore. Crying, she suddenly remembered what Mother said: “Look after Grandma alright? Treat her as you would want to be treated when you grow old.”

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“I’m sorry Grandma. I did not know...”

Grandma Gretel cried. She then felt so tired, she fell asleep.

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Grandma Gretel woke up quickly, thinking she slept in school.

“Oh no! How could I fall asleep in...school?”

The sun finally rose.

Grandma Gretel got confused. She was not in school anymore. She was back in her room!

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She then ran to the bathroom and looked into the mirror.

Grandma Gretel was not a Grandma anymore!

Gretel now knew what she did wrong. From that day on, she took very good care of Grandma.

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“Here Grandma, have a seat,” said Gretel. “Thank you child,” Grandma replied.

As Gretel skipped off to get Grandma an ice-cream, an old friend of Grandma’s passed by.

Grandma thought she saw the tortoise smile. She must really be getting old to be seeing such things!

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The End