When I Grow Up – Enmiaq Tepipunaian

Realistic (fiction), 121 words, Level E (Grade 1), Lexile 230L

When I Grow Up is a story about a little girl who frequently questions her parents about when she will be allowed to do things on her own. Charming illustrations, a repeated sentence pattern, and familiar experiences make this an enjoyable book for early readers.

3. “When can I stay up late?” I asked. “When you grow up,” said Dad.

Tata’t pipanimg’p, “Ta’nug gispegitapit’s?” Tata’t asitemip, “Enmiaq tepipuna’n.”

4. “When can I eat anything I want?” I asked. “When you are grown up,” Mom said.

‘Giju’ pipanimg’p, “Ta’nug gisimalqut’s ta’n goqwei pewatm?” Giju’ asitemip, “Enmiaqtepipuna’n.”

5. “When can I go shopping by myself?” I asked. “When you grow up,” said Dad.

Tata’t pipanimg’p, “Ta’nug gisingutialangwaia’s?”  Tata’t asitemip, “Enmiaq tepipuna’n.”

6. “When can I go to the movies alone?” I asked. “When you grow up,” said Mom.

‘Giju’ pipanimg’p, “Ta’nug gisingutilia’s movie?” Giju’ asitemip, “Enmiaq tepipuna’n.”

7. “When can I drive the car?” I asked. “When you are grown up,” said Dad.

Tata’t pipanimg’p, “Ta’nug gisiala’tut’s tepaqan?” Tata’t asitemip, “Enmiaq tepipuna’n.”

8. “When can I get a job like yours?” I asked. “When you grow up,” said Mom.

Giju’ pipanimg’p, “Ta’nug gisimsnt’s lugowaqan ‘st’ge’ gi’l?”  Giju’ asitemip, “Enmiaqtepipuna’n.”

9. “When can I go out at night?” I asked. “When you are grown up,” Dad said.

Tata’t pipanimg’p, “Ta’nug gisitu’eia’s wela’gwl. Tata’t asitemip, “Enmiaq tepipuna’n.”

10. “When can I have cookies and milk?” I asked. “Right now,”said Mom.

Giju’ pipanimg’p, “Gatu ta’nug gisignmuit’s mlagejg aqq galgunawe’ji’jl?” Giju’ asitemip, “Nige’ smtug gisignmult’s mlagejg aqq galgunawe’ji’jl muta tepipuna’n.”