Page 1: This is Kato. He lives in a village in Uganda. Page 2: This is Kato. He lives in a village in Uganda. (Image: Mud house, banana trees) Page 3: Kato’s father gave him a goat. “Take good care of her,” he said. (Image: Father handing Kato a rope tied to a brown goat) Page 4: Kato took the goat to graze near the garden. (Image: Goat eating grass, Kato watching) Page 4: His friends called him. “Come play football!” (Image: Boys waving near a makeshift goalpost) Page 5: Kato tied the goat to a tree and ran to play. (Image: Goat tied loosely, Kato kicking a ball) Page 6: The goat pulled and pulled. The rope came loose! (Image: Goat freeing itself) Page 7: Kato looked back. The goat was gone! (Image: Empty rope, Kato’s shocked face) Page 8: “Where is my goat?” Kato cried. (Image: Kato searching bushes) Page 9: He asked Mama Nalongo. “Did you see my goat?” (Image: Old woman shaking head) Page 10: He asked the shopkeeper. “No,” said Mr. Sseguya. (Image: Kato at a roadside kiosk) Page 11: Then, he heard a sound: “Maaah!” (Image: Goat’s head peeking from a maize field) Page 12: The goat was eating Mr. Opio’s maize! (Image: Goat munching crops, angry farmer) Page 13: “I’m sorry!” Kato said," “I will help fix it.” (Image: Kato bowing head) Page 14: Kato and Mr. Opio replanted the maize. (Image: Both working in field) Page 15: Kato tied the goat properly this time. (Image: Double knot on rope) Page 16: His father said, “Always watch the goat. She is your responsibility.” (Image: Father kneeling to talk to Kato) Page 17: Kato never left the goat alone again. (Image: Kato sitting with goat while friends play) Page 18: The goat grew big and strong. Kato was proud! (Image: Fat goat, Kato smiling) Last Page: "THE END. What did Kato learn"? (Image: Kato feeding goat)

Each morning Kato fed his goat, With fresh green grass, the best to note. He brushed its coat with gentle care, And led it out to fresh clean air.

One sunny day by river's edge, Kato played near water's ledge. His goat was grazing on the hill, While Kato splashed with joyful thrill.

When playtime ended with the sun, Kato looked where goat should run. But empty was the grassy space, No goat was found in any place!

Tears fell down from Kato's eyes, As darkness filled the evening skies. 'Where's my goat?' poor Kato cried, Feeling empty deep inside.

Home he went with hanging head, 'I lost my goat,' young Kato said. Father's face was stern but kind, 'We'll search at dawn, the goat we'll find.'

Morning came with golden light, Kato woke with newfound might. With father's help, the search began, Through village paths the two boys ran.

They asked the neighbors one by one, 'Have you seen my goat that's run?' The village joined the searching quest, Each person trying their very best.

Small hoofprints led them to a wood, Kato followed as best he could. Through bushes thick and grasses tall, He heard a distant bleating call!

There by the stream, caught in some vines, Stood his goat making bleating signs. Kato rushed with joyful shout, Freeing his friend with care throughout.

Back to the village, side by side, Kato walked with newfound pride. His goat was safe, no longer lost, But learning came at quite a cost.

'I'll watch you close,' young Kato vowed, As before his goat he bowed. 'Responsibility is clear to see, I'll care for you, you're dear to me.'