Rasta Monkey's Big Trip | Gemini Storybook
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Rasta Monkey's Big Trip – Page 1
"Deep in Jamaica, under a mango tree, lived a monkey named Rasta Monkey. "Bredda," he'd tell the hummingbirds, "Mi hear seh Japan have temples weh touch di sky. Mi haffi go see it fi miself!" He packed his favourite beanie and a small suitcase."
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Rasta Monkey's Big Trip – Page 2
"Rasta Monkey arrived in Tokyo! The city was a jungle of lights and sounds, bigger than any festival in Kingston. "Wa gwaan, Tokyo!" he shouted with a big smile. "Rasta Monkey reach!" But everyone just rushed past in a blur."
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Rasta Monkey's Big Trip – Page 3
"His tummy rumbled, so Rasta Monkey found a small shop sending out delicious smells. Inside, a kind-faced chef was hard at work. "Bless up, Fada," Rasta Monkey said politely. "Mi hungry bad! Gimme one of dem wiggly tings deh!" He pointed at a big bowl of ramen in a picture."
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Rasta Monkey's Big Trip – Page 4
"The chef, Kenji, smiled and nodded. He thought the monkey must be very brave and pointed to the spiciest ramen on the menu! He brought back a steaming bowl with a huge red pepper on top. "Yes, Iyah! Dis look criss!" Rasta Monkey said, and took a giant slurp."
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Rasta Monkey's Big Trip – Page 5
""FIIIIYAH!" Rasta Monkey yelped, leaping off his stool. His mouth felt hotter than the midday sun! He fanned his tongue with both hands. "Wata! Wata! Di ting hot, yuh see!" Kenji rushed over with a glass of water, looking very worried."
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Rasta Monkey's Big Trip – Page 6
"Later, Rasta Monkey walked in a beautiful park. He saw a little girl, Kiko, flying a colourful fish kite. "Likkle miss," he called out, "Dat is a proper kite! It swim inna di sky like it born deh!""
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Rasta Monkey's Big Trip – Page 7
"Kiko didn't understand his Patois, but she saw his friendly eyes. She thought he wanted to try. She held out the string to him. "Kirei desu ne?" she said with a sweet smile, which means "Isn't it pretty?""
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Rasta Monkey's Big Trip – Page 8
""Mi a de captain of dis ship now!" Rasta Monkey thought, taking the string. Just then, a mighty wind swooped through the park! The kite pulled Rasta Monkey right off his feet and up, up, up into the air! "Raaass! Mi a fly!" he hollered, holding on tight."
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Rasta Monkey's Big Trip – Page 9
"He floated gently over the treetops, waving at Kiko below, who was laughing and clapping. They couldn't speak the same words, but they were sharing the same fun. The wind softly set him down in a big, leafy bush."
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Rasta Monkey's Big Trip – Page 10
"As the sun painted the sky orange, Rasta Monkey waved goodbye to his new friend. He didn't find sky-high temples, but he found something better. "Mi nuh understand a word," he chuckled, "but mi understand a smile. Japan, you irie.""
