PagineBuji Masamanne Nanaye
A free picture book in Kanuri by Ursula Nafula
Buji Masamanne Nanaye is a picture book in Kanuri for ages 5–8 by Ursula Nafula that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Kanuri
- Author
- Ursula Nafula
- Reading level
- ages 5–8 · kindergarten to 2nd grade
- From
- Nigeria
- Source
- African Storybook
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Buji Masamanne Nanaye is a short illustrated picture book in Kanuri by Ursula Nafula. It is written for ages 5–8, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Kanuri. 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
Sa Nana ganajun yanju tia buji shawanin sǝnaji. Yinnanju buji masamanne adǝa ngǝlaini kitando. Bujidǝ iɍinju: ingi goroye-a ɍiwulla-a kǝɍi-a. Bujidǝ bujiya yanjuye curo ngimbedǝa gade. Katti gǝre fanjayedǝ ngamdu ye kannua ye kau-aye. Curonju kadi-a kǝlanji-a dasaga. Nana ndason…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Kanuri
- 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 “Buji Masamanne Nanaye” free to read?
Yes. “Buji Masamanne Nanaye” 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 “Buji Masamanne Nanaye” in?
It is written in Kanuri. Pagine has 33 free children’s books in Kanuri.
What age is “Buji Masamanne Nanaye” for?
It is best for ages 5–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Buji Masamanne Nanaye”?
“Buji Masamanne Nanaye” was written by Ursula Nafula.
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Get the free app →Credits: Buji Masamanne Nanaye — Author: Ursula Nafula; Translation: Plan Niger - Projet NECS - Usaid; Illustration: Catherine Groenewald. Language: Kanuri. Level: First sentences. © African Storybook Initiative 2014. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=10040 · Page updated October 2026