Ten Little Puaka's

MENTOR Text
Ten Little Rabbits by Virginia Grossman & Silvia Long

One lonely traveler riding on the plain.
Two graceful dancers asking for some rain.
Three busy messengers sending out the news
Four clever trackers looking for some clues
Five wise storytellers trying to keep warm.
Six nimble runners fleeing from a storm.
Seven merry mischief makers playing hide-and-seek.
Eight patients anglers fishing in a creek.
Nine festive drummers beating on a drum.
Ten sleepy weavers knowing day is done.


My Tongan Version
Ten Little Puakas (Pigs)
One pink puaka strutting round the lagoon
Two graceful dancers swaying with the moon
Three brown climbers sipping milk in the sun
Four festive drummers beating on a drum
Five busy gardeners tending the garden patch .  match snatch scratch
Six tired fishermen eating the day's catch
Seven purple starfish glistening in sun's rays 

Eight nimble hands threading floral leis
                                    blaze, rays, days, daze

Nine tippy canoes heading past the wave.
Ten tattooed warriors looking very brave.

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