The Song for the Baby
A free A1-level English story for language learners, readable online in 5 languages, with an option to listen via the free Storyteller app.
Gus tries many things to stop his baby sister from crying.
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Gus sits in the living room with his book. His parents cook dinner in the kitchen. His new baby sister lies in her small bed.
Suddenly, the baby cries. She cries and cries.
"Gus, please watch her," his mom calls. "We are busy."
Gus goes to the baby. Her face is red, and her cry is very loud.
First, he gives her a soft toy bear. She cries more. Then he gives her a soft ball. She pushes it away.
He brings her bottle from the table. She does not want it.
Gus picks her up and walks around the room. He walks and walks. His arms hurt, and the baby still cries.
He is tired and a little angry. He sits on the sofa. He does not know what to do.
Then he opens his mouth. A silly song comes out. "The pig says moo! The cow says oink!"
The baby stops. She looks at him with big wet eyes.
Gus sings the song again. The baby smiles. Then she laughs.
His mom comes from the kitchen. "How do you do that?" she asks.
"It is a silly song," Gus says. "She loves it."
