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A free picture book in Fulfulde by Bashir Usman
Batte weelo is a picture book in Fulfulde for ages 5–11 by Bashir Usman that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Fulfulde
- Author
- Bashir Usman
- Reading level
- ages 5–11 · kindergarten to 2nd grade, 3rd to 5th grade
- Source
- African Storybook
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Batte weelo is a short illustrated picture book in Fulfulde by Bashir Usman. It is written for ages 5–11, 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
Jamanu ɓoyma nder lesdi Fommbina, weelo saatungo waɗunoo haa himɓe ɗon ngasa cuuɗi konndorle ngam ɓe keɓa gabbe. Woodi goɗɗo tampi ko nyaamna ɓesngu muuɗum. Nden o wii kore maako, "Haa mi ɗaɓɓitonoya en nyamdu." O dilli. Nde kore on…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 “Batte weelo” free to read?
Yes. “Batte weelo” 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 “Batte weelo” in?
It is written in Fulfulde. Pagine has 72 free children’s books in Fulfulde.
What age is “Batte weelo” for?
It is best for ages 5–11. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Batte weelo”?
“Batte weelo” was written by Bashir Usman.
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Get the free app →Credits: Batte weelo — Author: Bashir Usman; Illustration: Idowu Abayomi Oluwasegun. Language: Fulfulde. Level: First paragraphs. © African Storybook Initiative 2018. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=22601 · Page updated October 2026