Written by Talalelei Misikopa, illustrated by Jonathon Thompson
Samoan | English |
Oka! Oka! se Toma! | Oh, look at Tom! |
Se tama lapo’a. | He is a huge boy. |
Po’o fea a alu i ai? | Where is he going? |
E alu e fagota. | He’s off fishing. |
Sisi a’e le i’a; | He caught a fish! |
Va’ai ne’i sola. | Don’t let it loose. |
Sa’e loa le va’a; | The boat tipped over, |
Auoi! ta fia ola… | He yelled, “h e l p, h e l p!” |
