Bedtime Story | Xavier's Samoan Adventure

Xavier stepped off the plane and into the bright sunshine of Samoa. 'Wow!' he exclaimed. Na laa ese Xavier mai le vaalele ma agai atu i le susulu o le la o Samoa. 'Oka!' sa ia alaga.

How did Xavier feel when he arrived in Samoa?

A) Scared
B) Excited
C) Cold
D) Bored

Little 4 years old boy, curly dark hair, brown eyes, joyful smile arrives in Samoa, airport.

The warm air smelled of flowers and sea. Xavier was eager to explore the island. O le ea mafanafana na manogi fugalaau ma sami. Sa naunau Xavier e suʻesuʻe le motu.

What could Xavier smell when he arrived?

A) Cars
B) Smoke
C) Flowers and sea
D) Snow

Little 4 years old boy, curly dark hair, brown eyes, excited smile walks around in Samoa with the public, sunny day, flowers, trees

First stop was the beach. The sand was soft and the water crystal clear. O le nofoaga muamua o le matafaga. Sa malu le oneone ma manino le vai.

What was Xavier's first stop?

A) A mountain
B) A beach
C) A forest
D) A city

Little 4 years old boy, curly dark hair, brown eyes, excited smile arrives with family at the beach, sunny day, people, family, birds, trees

Xavier learned to say 'hello' in Samoan: 'Talofa!' He greeted everyone he saw. Na a'oa'o Xavier e fai 'talofa' i le gagana Samoa: 'Talofa!' Sa ia faafeiloaia tagata uma na ia vaai i ai.

How do you say 'hello' in Samoan?

A) Hola
B) Talofa
C) Hello
D) Bonjour

Little 4 years old boy, curly dark hair, brown eyes, excited smile talks to people at the beach, beach

He made a friend named Tala. They played tag on the beach until sunset. Na ia faia se uo e igoa ia Tala. Sa latou taaalo i le matafaga seia goto le la.

What game did Xavier play with his new friend?

A) Soccer
B) Tag
C) Basketball
D) Hide and seek

Little 4 years old boy, curly dark hair, brown eyes, excited smile meets a girl friend, beach

The next day, Tala showed Xavier a waterfall hidden in the jungle. O le aso na sosoo ai, na faaali atu ai e Tala ia Xavier se afu natia i totonu o le vaomatua.

Where did Tala take Xavier?

A) A waterfall
B) A cave
C) A mountain
D) A river

Little 4 years old boy, curly dark hair, brown eyes, excited smile with a girl friend, waterfall

They swam in the pool below the falls, laughing and splashing around. Sa latou aau i le vaitaele i lalo ifo o le afu, talie ma feinu solo.

What did Xavier and Tala do at the waterfall?

A) They fished
B) They swam
C) They camped
D) They hiked

Little 4 years old boy, curly dark hair, brown eyes, excited smile swimming with girl friend, waterfall, sunny day

Xavier loved Samoan food. His favorite was sweet, creamy 'pani popo' buns. Sa fiafia Xavier i meaai Samoa. O le mea e sili ona ia fiafia i ai o falaoa suamalie ma kulimi 'pani popo'.

What was Xavier's favorite Samoan food?

A) Pizza
B) Ice cream
C) Pani popo
D) Burgers

Little 4 years old boy, curly dark hair, brown eyes, joyful smile eating bread, market

At night, Tala's family taught him a traditional dance by the fire. I le po, sa aoaoina o ia e le aiga o Tala i se siva masani i tafatafa o le afi.

What did Xavier learn at night?

A) A song
B) A story
C) A dance
D) A game

Little 4 years old boy, curly dark hair, brown eyes, excited smile is dancing with friends around the fire, festival

The dance told a story of ancient Samoa, its people and its legends. O le siva na faamatalaina ai se tala o Samoa anamua, ona tagata ma ona talatuu.

What did the dance tell the story of?

A) Modern Samoa
B) A sports event
C) Samoa's wildlife
D) Ancient Samoa

Under the stars, Xavier felt a connection with the island and its culture. I lalo o fetu, na lagona e Xavier se sootaga ma le motu ma lana aganuu.

What did Xavier feel at night under the stars?

A) Tired
B) Connected to the island
C) Hungry
D) Scared

Little 4 years old boy, curly dark hair, brown eyes, excited smile is dancing around the fire with friends, moon, stars

It was time to leave Samoa. Xavier hugged Tala goodbye, promising to return. Ua oo i le taimi e tuua ai Samoa. Na fusi e Xavier Tala ma folafola atu o le a toe foi mai.

What did Xavier do before leaving Samoa?

A) He made a promise
B) He took a photo
C) He bought a souvenir
D) He wrote a postcard

Little 4 years old boy, curly dark hair, hugs girl friend, airport, sunny day

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