PagineBurong Jago
A free picture book in Larantuka (East Nusa Tenggara) from Global Digital Library
Burong Jago is a picture book in Larantuka (East Nusa Tenggara) for ages 8–11 that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
📖 Read it free →- Language
- Larantuka (East Nusa Tenggara)
- Publisher
- Global Digital Library
- Reading level
- ages 8–11 · 3rd to 5th grade · Leveled reader
- Source
- Global Digital Library
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Burong Jago is a short illustrated picture book in Larantuka (East Nusa Tenggara). It is written for ages 8–11 and is graded as Leveled reader, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Larantuka (East Nusa Tenggara). The book comes from the Global Digital Library and is shared under an open CC BY 4.0 licence, which is why it is free to read.
How it begins
Choeurn Kim Heng Zaman dulu, Nene Prak mau pi pancing ikan di sunge. Dia dapa ketemu me hatu telo warna warni macan pelangi. Nene Prak ambe itu telo jo ba bale pi dia pung rumah. Te lama, peloso kelua hatu…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Larantuka (East Nusa Tenggara)
- 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 “Burong Jago” free to read?
Yes. “Burong Jago” 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 “Burong Jago” in?
It is written in Larantuka (East Nusa Tenggara). Pagine has 6 free children’s books in Larantuka (East Nusa Tenggara).
What age is “Burong Jago” for?
It is best for ages 8–11 (Leveled reader). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
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Get the free app →Credits: Burong Jago — Global Digital Library, via the Global Digital Library. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://content.digitallibrary.io/lar-ent/book/burong-jago/ · Page updated October 2026