That's Not My Name! Flashcards
Mir as in miracle
That’s Not My Name!
Ha as in haha!
That’s Not My Name!
In the morning, Baba made her favorite breakfast, Mama kissed Mirha’s forehead and Nani waved them goodbye.
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She was so excited to learn, to play, and most of all, to make friends.
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She shyly stood in front of the class and said…
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They stretched out the “i” until it sounded like an “e,” and their “r” sounded wrong.
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Some people even forgot the “h.”
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Even some of her teachers said it wrong!
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here.
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He said that would be easier for everyone to say.
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But she didn’t.
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Why can’t anyone say my name right? she wondered sadly.
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Mama and Baba and Nani can say it - why can’t anyone else?
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She thought about changing her name to something easier, something other kids would think was normal.
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If she had a different name, no one would get it wrong when she ordered hot chocolate at cafes.
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Maybe she could finally find a key chain with her name on it.
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Maybe she could make some friends.
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But Mama didn’t look happy.
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You have a beautiful name, she said.
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The first time I heard you laugh, I knew that it fit you perfectly.
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It just means that it is unique and special.
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I’m proud of my name, and I love what it means.
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You’re right, Mama!
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I’m also really sorry that I hurt your feelings yesterday.
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She’d just made her first friend at school!
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Sometimes people still got it wrong, but that was okay.
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Maybe you could be a friend, too!
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What’s yours?
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