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A free picture book in Hausa (Nigeria) by Mpumelelo Mlangeni, Tshiamo Msimanga, Tumi Mofokane
Bishiyan lafiya is a picture book in Hausa (Nigeria) for ages 5–11 by Mpumelelo Mlangeni, Tshiamo Msimanga, Tumi Mofokane that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
📖 Read it free →- Language
- Hausa (Nigeria)
- Author
- Mpumelelo Mlangeni, Tshiamo Msimanga, Tumi Mofokane
- Reading level
- ages 5–11 · kindergarten to 2nd grade, 3rd to 5th grade
- From
- Nigeria
- Source
- African Storybook
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Bishiyan lafiya is a short illustrated picture book in Hausa (Nigeria) by Mpumelelo Mlangeni, Tshiamo Msimanga, Tumi Mofokane. 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 Hausa (Nigeria). 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
Mpumelelo Mlangeni Tshiamo Msimanga Akwai wata yarinya, sunan ta Ayanda. Ayanda ita ce kaxai yarinya iyaye’n ta. Mama’n ta xa Bava’n ta sun so su rabu. Ayanda ta yanke shawara za ta gudu xaga gida. Ta shige kurmi domin ba…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Hausa (Nigeria)
- 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 “Bishiyan lafiya” free to read?
Yes. “Bishiyan lafiya” 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 “Bishiyan lafiya” in?
It is written in Hausa (Nigeria). Pagine has 204 free children’s books in Hausa (Nigeria).
What age is “Bishiyan lafiya” for?
It is best for ages 5–11. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Bishiyan lafiya”?
“Bishiyan lafiya” was written by Mpumelelo Mlangeni, Tshiamo Msimanga, Tumi Mofokane.
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Get the free app →Credits: Bishiyan lafiya — Author: Mpumelelo Mlangeni, Tshiamo Msimanga, Tumi Mofokane; Translation: Muktar, Mariam, Agbadi, Adamu,; Illustration: Tshiamo Msimanga, Tumi Mofokane, Mpumelelo Mlangeni. Language: Hausa. Level: First paragraphs. © African Storybook Initiative 2019. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=34887 · Page updated October 2026