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Once the sun rises and warms them, they feel happy and comfortable again. The reading concludes with comprehension prompts that ask about word choices, reasons for wanting the sun up, and details like lighting and alphabetical order of the children’s names.","1  \nIt is early in the morning. The sun isn't up yet. It’s time to wash. Sawingu, Gumbakua, Yambu, Sagiu, Wapi, Kaigir, Ngali, Mane and Jam’ba rundown the path to the river.  \n2  \nSplash! They jumped into the big pool  \n\"Ow! It’s cold!\" says Sawingu,\" But we still have to wash \"  \n3  \nSawingu, Gumbakua, Yambu, Sagiu, Wapi, Kaigir, Ngali, Mane and Jam’ba wash themselves. They are very cold. They run back up the path.  \n4  \n\" Let's sing the song to make the sun come up,\" says Sawingu.\"One, two, three \"  \nSan i kam, San i kam! Lait bilong yu i olsem plaua i op.  \nNow! The sun comes up and shines strongly. It warms the children’s skin. 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