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Lily Learns About Staying Healthy
Lily Kọ ẹkọ Nipa Duro Ni ilera
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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