Lownu Mends the Sky

Lownu Mends the Sky - Enjoy the famous tale of the three clever goats and the hungry troll.

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Level 1 Sue Arengo Classic Tales

Enjoy the famous tale of the three clever goats and the hungry troll. Bring the magic of good storytelling into your classroom with Classic Tales, and they'll love their English lessons too. This new edition of the award-winning series uses traditional tales to bring English to life through more than 30 beautifully illustrated stories...

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Story Summary

The Broken Sky

In old China, the sky is blue every day. At night, the sky is black. One day, a blue piece falls from the sky. Then another piece falls. The children see holes in the sky. They count twenty holes! The day sky shows the night through the holes. The children are worried. They decide to tell Lownu about the problem.

Finding the Pieces

Lownu tells the children to find all the sky pieces. The children look everywhere. The little boy finds one piece. The little girl finds another piece. The big boy and big girl find pieces too. The baby says "Blue!" when he sees a piece. They find ten pieces in total. But there are twenty holes. The children are sad.

Lownu's Solution

At night, Lownu has an idea. She cuts her blue dress into pieces. She cuts her silver apron into pieces too. Now she has twenty pieces - enough for all the holes! Lownu takes a spoon and climbs a tall tree. She uses the spoon to put the pieces back. "Flip!" she throws a piece. "Flap!" it goes into a hole. She works all night to fix the sky.

The Blue Sky Returns

Morning comes. The sky is blue again! The children are very happy. They thank Lownu. Lownu smiles and tells them to go play. She invites them for supper later. The children enjoy the beautiful blue sky all day. At night, they go to Lownu's house for supper. When they go home, the path is very bright at night.

The New Night Sky

Lownu tells the children to look up at the night sky. They see many bright spots. Lownu says these are stars. The big one is the moon. The children love the new night sky. They say it is more beautiful now. Lownu's dress and apron pieces fixed the day sky and made the night sky special. The children are happy with their new sky.

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About the Author

Sue Arengo

British author and editor of children's books

Sue Arengo is a British author who writes wonderful stories for children learning English. She has worked with Oxford University Press for over 20 years, creating books that are fun and easy to read.

A Storyteller for Young Learners of English

Sue Arengo is a British author who writes wonderful stories for children learning English. She has worked with Oxford University Press for over 20 years, creating books that are fun and easy to read. Many of her books are part of graded reader series like Classic Tales, Dominoes, and Oxford Bookworms.

Bringing Fairy Tales to Life

One of Sue's most famous works is the Classic Tales series. This award-winning series retells traditional fairy tales like The Ugly Duckling, The Magic Brocade, and The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse. These stories are written in simple English, making them perfect for children learning English as a second language. The series is loved by teachers and students worldwide and is now in its second edition.

Creating Original Stories

Sue Arengo doesn't just rewrite old stories—she also creates new ones! Books like Baby Robot and Archie's Sweet Shop show her talent for writing fun, imaginative stories. These books help children enjoy reading and improve their English at the same time.

A Talent for Art

Did you know Sue Arengo is also an artist? Using the name Kisa, she paints colorful and imaginative pictures with oil paints. Her art has been shown in exhibitions, including one at John Wesley's Methodist Chapel in Bristol. Sue even illustrated her own fairy tale called Lord of the Meadow. This beautiful story, set in an English summer meadow, has many small oil-painted illustrations.

Inspiring Young Readers

Sue Arengo's work is special because it helps young learners discover the joy of reading. Her books make English easy and fun for children all over the world. With her creativity and talent, Sue continues to inspire young readers to dream big and learn with enthusiasm.

If you are looking for interesting books for English learners, Sue Arengo's stories are a great place to start. Her work combines learning with imagination, making reading an enjoyable experience for everyone.