The Secret Market

Polly and Fatima go. They go to a market. The market is secret. It is colorful and loud. People sell many things. They sell art and jewelry. They sell pots and rugs. The air smells good. It smells like spices. Fatima looks around. She is happy. Polly is happy too. A boy is there. He smiles and says, "Come with me." They follow the boy. They see many people. They see many shops. They go to a tent. An old woman is there. She has many books. She says, "Welcome, friends." Fatima gives her a map. The woman looks at it. She says, "This map is special." Polly tells Fatima this. Fatima listens to Polly. Fatima asks for more. The woman smiles and says, "Later." Polly and Fatima leave. They feel excited and happy. They like the market. They like the stories.

Polly y Fatima van. Ellas van al mercado. El mercado es secreto. Es colorido y ruidoso. La gente vende cosas. Venden arte y joyas. Venden ollas y alfombras. El aire huele bien. Huele a especias. Fatima mira alrededor. Ella está feliz. Polly está feliz también. Un niño está allí. Él sonríe y dice, "Ven conmigo." Ellas siguen al niño. Ellas ven mucha gente. Ellas ven muchas tiendas. Ellas van a una tienda. Una mujer vieja está allí. Ella tiene muchos libros. Ella dice, "Bienvenidas, amigas." Fatima le da un mapa. La mujer lo mira. Ella dice, "Este mapa es especial." Polly dice esto a Fatima. Fatima escucha a Polly. Fatima pide más. La mujer sonríe y dice, "Luego." Polly y Fatima se van. Ellas están emocionadas y felices. Les gusta el mercado. Les gustan las historias.