Bedtime Story | Samson the Brave

Samson loves to play. The sun is up. Samson has a big smile. E fiafia Samasoni e taalo. Ua oso le la. Ua mata’ata’ata Samasoni.

What is Samson doing?

A) He is sleeping.
B) He is playing.
C) He is eating.
D) He is studying.

Little Samson is outside on a sunny day.

A big dog runs up and barks. Samson feels small but he stands still. Ua tamo'e mai le maile tele. Ua lagona e Samasoni le fefe ma tutu.

How does Samson feel when the dog barks?

A) Happy.
B) Scared.
C) Big.
D) Sleepy.

Big dog sniffs. Sam holds out hand. Dog licks hand. Sam giggles. E sogisogi maile tele. Ua tuu atu le lima o Sam. Ua etoeto lima e maile. Ua ata Sam.

What does the dog do to Sam's hand?

A) Bites it.
B) Licks it.
C) Takes it.
D) Pushes it.

The big dog sniffs and licks Samson's hand.

Sam pats dog. Dog wags tail. They are friends now. Sam is happy. Na popo e Sam maile. Ua talotalo le si'usi'u o taifau. Ua avea i laua ma uo i le taimi nei. Ua fiafia Sam.

Are Sam and the dog friends now?

A) No, they are not.
B) Yes, they are.
C) The dog ran away.
D) Sam left.

Samson pats the dog, and they become friends.

Mom sees Sam. Mom smiles. 'Good job,' she says. Sam grins wide. Ua vaai Tina ia Sam. Ua ataata Tina. 'Manaia le galuega,' o lana tala lea. Ua ataata tele Sam.

What does Sam's mom say?

A) Go away!
B) Good night!
C) Wait for me!
D) Good job!

Samson's mom sees him with the dog and praises him.

Sam walks tall. He's not afraid. Not now. He has a new friend. Sa savali maualuga Sam. E le fefe o ia. E le'o nei. E iai sana uo fou.

Does Sam feel afraid now?

A) Yes, he does.
B) No, he does not.
C) He is very sad.
D) He is tired.

Samson is no longer afraid and is happy about his new friend.

Sam plays ball. Tosses it high. Dog jumps. Dog catches ball. Sam e taalo polo. Togi maualuga. E oso mai maile. Sapoina le polo e taifau.

What does the dog do with the ball?

A) Eats it.
B) Hides it.
C) Catches it.
D) Loses it.

Samson and the dog play catch with a ball.

Laugh and run. Run and play. Sun goes down. Cool air comes. Talie ma tamoe. Tamomoe ma taaalo. Ua goto le la. Sau le ea malulu.

What happens when the sun goes down?

A) It gets hot.
B) It rains.
C) It gets cool.
D) It snows.

Samson and the dog enjoy playing until sunset.

Mom calls out. 'Time to eat!' Sam waves bye. Dog runs home. Ua valaau mai Tina. 'Taimi e 'ai ai!' Sa talotalo atu Sam. Ua tamo'e maile i le fale.

What does Samson do when his mom calls?

A) He shouts.
B) He hides.
C) He waves bye.
D) He runs away.

Samson's mom calls him to eat, and he waves goodbye to the dog.

Sam sits down. Food is yum. He tells Mom. 'I made a friend.' Ua nofo i lalo Sam. E suamalie mea'ai. Na ia ta’u atu ia Tina. 'Sa ou faia se uo.'

What does Sam tell his mom?

A) I'm not hungry.
B) I fell down.
C) I need help.
D) I made a friend.

Samson eats and tells his mom about his new friend.

Mom hugs Sam. 'I'm so proud.' Sam knows. He did well today. Ua fusi e Tina ia Samu. 'Ua ou mitamita lava.' Ua iloa e Samu. Sa lelei lana galuega i le aso.

How does Sam’s mom feel?

A) Angry.
B) Sad.
C) Proud.
D) Confused.

Samson's mom hugs him and expresses pride.

It's night now. Stars shine bright. Sam's heart is full. He feels big. Ua po nei. E susulu mai fetu. Ua tumu le loto o Sam. Ua ia lagona le lapoa.

How does Sam feel at night?

A) Cold.
B) Scared of the dark.
C) Sleepy.
D) Big and happy.

Night time arrives, and Samson feels good about himself.

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