Bedtime Story | Lily Learns About Staying Healthy

One sunny morning, Lily bounced into the kitchen where Mom was making breakfast. 'What's that, Mom?' Lily pointed to a small, colorful sticker on the calendar. Ni owurọ ọjọ kan ti oorun, Lily bounced sinu ibi idana ounjẹ nibiti Mama ti n ṣe ounjẹ owurọ. 'Kini iyẹn, Mama?' Lily tokasi si kekere kan, alarabara sitika lori kalẹnda.

The word 'bounced' here means to move energetically. Can you use 'bounced' in a sentence?

Lily in the kitchen with her Mom, spots a sticker on the calendar.

Mom smiled. 'That's to remind us about your health check-up today. We'll meet Dr. Lee. He helps keep us strong.' Mama rẹrin musẹ. 'Iyẹn ni lati leti wa nipa ayẹwo ilera rẹ loni. A yoo pade Dokita Lee. O ṣe iranlọwọ lati mu wa lagbara.'

The word 'remind' means to make someone think of something. Can you use 'remind' in a sentence?

Mom explains the sticker represents Lily's upcoming health check-up.

Lily was puzzled. 'But why go if I'm not sick?' she asked curiously. Lily yà. 'Ṣugbọn kilode ti n lọ ti emi ko ba ṣaisan?' o beere iyanilenu.

The word 'puzzled' means confused or unable to understand. Can you use 'puzzled' in a sentence?

Lily, confused, asks why she needs a check-up when she isn't sick.

Walking to the clinic, Mom said, 'Dr. Lee will check your health and give you protection against germs that can make us ill.' Nrin si ile-iwosan, Mama sọ pe, 'Dr. Lee yoo ṣayẹwo ilera rẹ yoo fun ọ ni aabo lodi si awọn kokoro ti o le mu wa ṣaisan.'

The word 'clinic' refers to a facility for health care. Can you use 'clinic' in a sentence?

On the way to the clinic, Mom talks about prevention and health.

At Dr. Lee's office, Lily saw a poster with children playing. 'They look so happy,' Lily observed. Ní ọ́fíìsì Dókítà Lee, Lily rí àpótí kan tí àwọn ọmọdé ń ṣeré. Lily sọ pé: “Inú wọn dùn gan-an.

The word 'observed' means to see and notice something. Can you use 'observed' in a sentence?

Lily sees a poster in Dr. Lee's office depicting healthy, playful children.

Dr. Lee chuckled. 'Yes, they do! They're happy because they're playing without worrying about getting poorly.' Dókítà Lee rẹ́rìn-ín. 'Bẹẹni, wọn ṣe! Inu wọn dun nitori pe wọn nṣere laisi aibalẹ nipa nini ibi.

The word 'chuckled' means to laugh quietly. Can you use 'chuckled' in a sentence?

Dr. Lee responds to Lily's observation, connecting health to happiness.

He showed Lily a tiny bottle. 'This is a special dose. It trains your body to defend itself,' he explained. O fi igo kekere kan han Lily. 'Eyi jẹ iwọn lilo pataki kan. O ṣe ikẹkọ ara rẹ lati daabobo ararẹ,' o ṣalaye.

The word 'dose' means a measured amount of something like medicine. Can you use 'dose' in a sentence?

Dr. Lee shows Lily the vaccine and explains its purpose.

'So it's like a shield?' Lily asked, thinking of her favorite superhero. 'Nitorina o dabi apata?' Lily beere, lerongba ti rẹ ayanfẹ superhero.

The word 'shield' means to protect or defend. Can you use 'shield' in a sentence?

Lily asks if the vaccine acts as a shield, relating it to a superhero.

Dr. Lee nodded. 'Exactly! It's your superpower to fight off invasions of germs.' Dókítà Lee kíyè sí i. 'Gangan! O jẹ alagbara julọ rẹ lati koju ijakadi ti awọn germs.'

The word 'invasions' means the act of entering a place in large numbers. Can you use 'invasions' in a sentence?

Dr. Lee affirms Lily's understanding and likens the vaccine to a superpower.

After her dose, Lily felt brave. 'I'm like a superhero now!' she grinned. Lẹhin iwọn lilo rẹ, Lily ni igboya. 'Mo dabi akikanju ni bayi!' o rẹrin musẹ.

The word 'grinned' means to smile widely. Can you use 'grinned' in a sentence?

Feeling brave after receiving the vaccine, Lily compares herself to a superhero.

Back home, Lily put a sticker on her arm. 'This is my badge of bravery,' she declared. Pada si ile, Lily fi sitika kan si apa rẹ. 'Eyi ni baaji igboya mi,' o kede.

The word 'badge' often refers to a special sign of honor or identity. Can you use 'badge' in a sentence?

Lily puts a 'badge' sticker on her arm, feeling proud of her bravery.

Mom hugged her. 'You listened and learned. Now you're protected and ready for more adventures!' Mama gbá a mọ́ra. 'O gbọ o si kọ ẹkọ. Bayi o ti ni aabo ati ṣetan fun awọn irin-ajo diẹ sii!'

The word 'adventures' means exciting experiences. Can you use 'adventures' in a sentence?

Mom is proud of Lily for learning and being brave, acknowledging her new protection.

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