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Now, read the poem about a brave little boy.

Wheeeeeeeeeeee! SDG 10 reduced inequality

Here’s me and my brother on his wheelchair.

Everyone who sees us, says we make a crazy pair.

He has painted both the wheels, in blues, yellows
and maroons.

And sometimes, just for fun, he also ties balloons.

My brother’s very smart, he’s got plenty of brains.

He helps me across puddles, when it rains.

When we go to the park, in the evening to play,

He uses a horn, so people make way.

Going to the market with him, is such

a treat.

He has a rear-view mirror, for

when we’re on the street.

Sometimes he takes his chair

into a shallow stream.

I give it a good splash.
plenty of brains: very intelligent
puddle: a small pool of water Oh, how he does scream!
treat: (here) an event that gives great joy
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rear-view mirror: a small mirror that helps a driver When baba and aai take us to the
to see what is happening behind the car
shallow: not deep hills for a hike, he puts on
splash: wash special wheels—like a
scream: to cry loudly
hike: a long walk or walking tour mountain bike!

What do you call your Language
mother and father in
Connect
1 means ‘Father’ in Marathi your mother tongue?
2 means ‘Mother’ in Marathi
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