PagineAlichokisema dada yake Vusi
A free picture book in Kiswahili by Nina Orange
Alichokisema dada yake Vusi is a picture book in Kiswahili for ages 8–11 by Nina Orange that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Kiswahili
- Written by
- Nina Orange
- Illustrated by
- Wiehan de Jager
- Translated by
- Matteo E
- Reading level
- ages 8–11 · 3rd to 5th grade · Level 4 · Longer paragraphs
- From
- Kenya
- Source
- Global Storybooks
- Licence
- CC BY 3.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Alichokisema dada yake Vusi is a short illustrated picture book in Kiswahili by Nina Orange, illustrated by Wiehan de Jager and translated by Matteo E. It is written for ages 8–11 (Grades 3–4) and is graded as Level 4 · Longer paragraphs, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Kiswahili. The book comes from Global Storybooks and is shared under an open CC BY 3.0 licence, which is why it is free to read. The same story is available in 19 other languages — handy for bilingual families and classrooms (see below).
How it begins
Siku moja asubuhi bibi yake Vusi alimwita na kumwambia, “Tafadhali peleka yai hili kwa wazazi wako. Wanataka kutengeneza keki kubwa kwa ajili ya harusi ya dada yako.” Alipokuwa njiani kuelekea kwa wazazi wake, Vusi akakutana na vijana wawili wanaokota matunda.…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 3.0).
This story in other languages
Reading the same story in two languages helps bilingual children connect words they already know. “Alichokisema dada yake Vusi” is also available in:
- Afrikaans · Wat Vusi se suster gesê het
- Bemba · Ifyalandile nkashi yakwa Vusi
- English · What Vusi's sister said
- Jamaican Creole · Wa Vuusi Sista Se
- Kaonde · Byaambile Ñenya Yakwa Vusi
- Khoekhoegowab · Vusib ausis ge mîs
- Lukhonzo · Ekya’mwaliwabu Vusi abugha
- Lunda · Zhahosheliyi muhela Vusi
- Luvale · Ovyo ahanjikile ndumbu ya Vusi
- Mauritian Creole · Ser Vusi ki pou dir ?
- Nyanja · Zomwe Mulongo wa Vusi Ananena
- Oshikwanyama · Osho omumwainakadona waVusi a ti
- Oshindonga · Shoka omumwayinakadhona gwaVusi a ti
- Otjiherero · Omuṱena wa Vusi wa tja
- Somali · Waxa ay Vusi walaashiis tiri
- South Ndebele · Yini okutjhiwo ngudadwabo likaVusi?
- Spanish · Lo que la hermana de Vusi dijo
- Tonga · Ncaakaamba Mucizyi wa Vusi
- Tswana · Se mogoloe Susi a se buileng
Reading together in Kiswahili
- Read it aloud first, pointing at the pictures; then let your child “read” the pictures back to you.
- Ask open questions: what happened, how did the character feel, what would you do?
- Growing up with two languages? Talk about the story in whichever language feels easiest — the understanding carries over.
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Frequently asked questions
Is “Alichokisema dada yake Vusi” free to read?
Yes. “Alichokisema dada yake Vusi” is free to read online in Pagine on any phone, tablet or computer — no payment and nothing to download. It is openly licensed (CC BY 3.0).
What language is “Alichokisema dada yake Vusi” in?
It is written in Kiswahili. Pagine has 100 free children’s books in Kiswahili.
What age is “Alichokisema dada yake Vusi” for?
It is best for ages 8–11 (Level 4 · Longer paragraphs). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Is “Alichokisema dada yake Vusi” available in other languages?
Yes — the same story is in English, Somali, Afrikaans, Tswana, South Ndebele, Lukhonzo and more.
Who wrote “Alichokisema dada yake Vusi”?
“Alichokisema dada yake Vusi” was written by Nina Orange and illustrated by Wiehan de Jager; the Kiswahili translation is by Matteo E.
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Get the free app →Credits: Alichokisema dada yake Vusi — Written by Nina Orange; Illustrated by Wiehan de Jager; Translated by Matteo E. Mwita; Read by Lauwo George. Kiswahili, Level 4. From Global Storybooks (global-asp.github.io/storybooks-kenya), originally from the African Storybook (https://africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=6895). CC BY 3.0. · Page updated October 2026