Anyana andunda

Name: Anyana andunda
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Author: Southern African Folktale

A free picture book in Lunda by Southern African Folktale

Cover of Anyana andunda, a Lunda picture book

Anyana andunda is a picture book in Lunda for ages 5–8 by Southern African Folktale that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.

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Language: Lunda
Written by: Southern African Folktale
Illustrated by: Wiehan de Jager
Translated by: Oscar Zangata
Reading level: ages 5–8 · kindergarten to 2nd grade · Level 2 · First sentences
From: Zambia
Source: Global Storybooks
Licence: CC BY 3.0
Price: Free — read online, nothing to download

About this book

Anyana andunda is a short illustrated picture book in Lunda by Southern African Folktale, illustrated by Wiehan de Jager and translated by Oscar Zangata. It is written for ages 5–8 (Grades 1–2) and is graded as Level 2 · First sentences, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Lunda. 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 30 other languages — handy for bilingual families and classrooms (see below).

How it begins

Kunyima yamafuku, kwadin’ga chisaka chawahilila. Hiyedin’ga nakudizun’gishaku. Akwashilen’ga anvwali zhawu ku maha. Ilan’ga hiyayitezheli kuya kwakamwihi na kesiku. Edin’ga nakuzata nyidimu yezhima nawufuku. Mulon’ga edin’ga akutun’ga nandunda. Ilan’ga umu hadi itu tunyana twamayala waken’gelen’ga kuya hanzhi ha mwaana. Ifuku dimu…

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. “Anyana andunda” is also available in:

Reading together in Lunda

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 “Anyana andunda” free to read?

Yes. “Anyana andunda” 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 “Anyana andunda” in?

It is written in Lunda. Pagine has 40 free children’s books in Lunda.

What age is “Anyana andunda” for?

It is best for ages 5–8 (Level 2 · First sentences). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.

Is “Anyana andunda” available in other languages?

Yes — the same story is in English, Kiswahili, EkeGusii, Kikamba, Kimaasai, Turkana and more.

Who wrote “Anyana andunda”?

“Anyana andunda” was written by Southern African Folktale and illustrated by Wiehan de Jager; the Lunda translation is by Oscar Zangata.

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Credits: Anyana andunda — Written by Southern African Folktale; Illustrated by Wiehan de Jager; Translated by Oscar Zangata. Lunda, Level 2. From Global Storybooks (storybookszambia.net), originally from the African Storybook (https://africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=2181). CC BY 3.0. · Page updated October 2026