Awdi Cewndi: Geccawol Wanderimam Danasabe
A free picture book in Fulfulde by Nicola Rijsdijk

Awdi Cewndi: Geccawol Wanderimam Danasabe is a picture book in Fulfulde for ages 8–11 by Nicola Rijsdijk that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Fulfulde
- Author
- Nicola Rijsdijk
- Reading level
- ages 8–11 · 3rd to 5th grade
- Source
- African Storybook
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Awdi Cewndi: Geccawol Wanderimam Danasabe is a short illustrated picture book in Fulfulde by Nicola Rijsdijk. It is written for ages 8–11, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Fulfulde. The book comes from the African Storybook and is shared under an open CC BY 4.0 licence, which is why it is free to read.
How it begins
E nder kabbare wannde dow diirtorawo caɓɓal Mambilla nder waylaa - walandu Fuma Najeriya, ɗon binngel gonngel huwaynoo nder njaayri gongel howlaade e Inna muum. Innde maagel woni Wanderimam. Wanderimam yiɗi wonuki yaasi koondeye. E nder ciraka baawo saare iyaaluuji…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Fulfulde
- 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 “Awdi Cewndi: Geccawol Wanderimam Danasabe” free to read?
Yes. “Awdi Cewndi: Geccawol Wanderimam Danasabe” 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 4.0).
What language is “Awdi Cewndi: Geccawol Wanderimam Danasabe” in?
It is written in Fulfulde. Pagine has 72 free children’s books in Fulfulde.
What age is “Awdi Cewndi: Geccawol Wanderimam Danasabe” for?
It is best for ages 8–11. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Awdi Cewndi: Geccawol Wanderimam Danasabe”?
“Awdi Cewndi: Geccawol Wanderimam Danasabe” was written by Nicola Rijsdijk.
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Get the free app →Credits: Awdi Cewndi: Geccawol Wanderimam Danasabe — Author: Nicola Rijsdijk; Translation: Abubakar Mohammed; Illustration: Maya Marshak. Language: Fulfulde. Level: Longer paragraphs. © Nicola Rijsdijk, Maya Marshak, Tarryn-Anne Anderson, Bookdash.org and African Storybook Initiative 2015. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=32441 · Page updated October 2026