Noong araw, mayroong nanay na may pitong batang lalaki –
at sila’y laging nagugutom!
Isang araw, pitong maliliit na mukha ay dumungaw sa pintuan
ng kusina, “Na-nay,” ang angal nila, “gutom kami!”
“Kakakain lang ninyo ng agahan,” ang tawa ng kanilang nanay. “Ano ang gagawin ko sa gutom niyo? Kung kayo ay magiging mabait at mangako na maghuhugas mamaya, gagawa
ako ng isang pinakamalaking pankeyk at pwede kayong tumulog.”
Once upon a time there was a mother who had seven
little boys—and they were always hungry!
One day seven hopeful little faces appeared around
the kitchen door, “Mu-um,” they said, “we’re hungry!”
“You’ve just had your breakfast,” laughed their mother. “What am I going to do with you? But, if you are
very good little boys and promise to do the washing
up, I’ll make you the biggest pancake you’ve ever
seen. And you can help.”