Reba Wants Ice Cream

Jul 17, 2026

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This story follows Reba, a young girl who desperately wants ice cream. Her mother tells her to finish her homework first. Reba claims she can't because her notebook is full and she needs a new one. Her mother gives her 50 taka to buy a notebook and a bar of soap. Reba goes to the shop, and the shopkeeper charges her 20 taka for the notebook and 20 taka for the soap, totaling 40 taka. He gives her 20 taka in change. Upon returning home, Reba calculates that she should have only received 10 taka back, realizing the shopkeeper overcharged her. The narrative highlights a simple lesson in mathematics and honesty, as Reba implicitly identifies the shopkeeper's mistake. The story is written in a clear, simple style, suitable for young children, and includes illustrations that visually enhance the narrative. The focus is on Reba's desire, her interaction with her mother, and her shopping experience, culminating in a realization about correct change.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages23

Reading Time35 min

FAQs

What did Reba want to buy?

Reba desperately wanted to buy ice cream.

Why did Reba's mother give her money?

Reba's mother gave her 50 taka to buy a new notebook and a bar of soap after Reba said she couldn't finish her homework because her notebook was full.

How much did the notebook and soap cost in total, and how much change should Reba have received?

The notebook cost 20 taka and the soap cost 20 taka, making the total 40 taka. Reba should have received 10 taka in change, but the shopkeeper gave her 20 taka.

Jul 17, 2026

Upload by Levi