Chahonesa nguvu kupwa naungona

Name: Chahonesa nguvu kupwa naungona
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Author: Basilio Gimo, David Ker

A free picture book in Luvale by Basilio Gimo, David Ker

Cover of Chahonesa nguvu kupwa naungona, a Luvale picture book

Chahonesa nguvu kupwa naungona is a picture book in Luvale for ages 5–8 by Basilio Gimo, David Ker that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.

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Language: Luvale
Written by: Basilio Gimo, David Ker
Illustrated by: Carol Liddiment
Translated by: Masho Kaloza
Reading level: ages 5–8 · kindergarten to 2nd grade · Level 2 · First sentences
From: Zambia
Source: Global Storybooks
Licence: CC BY 3.0
Price: Free — read online, nothing to download

About this book

Chahonesa nguvu kupwa naungona is a short illustrated picture book in Luvale by Basilio Gimo, David Ker, illustrated by Carol Liddiment and translated by Masho Kaloza. It is written for ages 5–8 (Grades 1–2) and is graded as Level 2 · First sentences, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Luvale. The book comes from Global Storybooks and is shared under an open CC BY 3.0 licence, which is why it is free to read. The same story is available in 31 other languages — handy for bilingual families and classrooms (see below).

How it begins

Likumbi limwe, mbwanda apwile nakutambuka kungenge yakalwiji. Nguvu nayikhiye apwile kuze, nakupasala nakulya tumwila twaushindeshinde. Nguvu kamwene nge mbwanda kwapwile kuzeko shikaho amulyachile hachipundo. Mbwanda aputukile kutetemuka, “Ove Nguvu! Kawamweneko ngwove unangulyate hachipundo?” Nguvu alikonekelele kuli Mbwanda, “Ngukonekeleko. Kangwakumonangako. Ngukonekeleko…

Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 3.0).

This story in other languages

Reading the same story in two languages helps bilingual children connect words they already know. “Chahonesa nguvu kupwa naungona” is also available in:

Reading together in Luvale

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 “Chahonesa nguvu kupwa naungona” free to read?

Yes. “Chahonesa nguvu kupwa naungona” 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 3.0).

What language is “Chahonesa nguvu kupwa naungona” in?

It is written in Luvale. Pagine has 40 free children’s books in Luvale.

What age is “Chahonesa nguvu kupwa naungona” for?

It is best for ages 5–8 (Level 2 · First sentences). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.

Is “Chahonesa nguvu kupwa naungona” available in other languages?

Yes — the same story is in Kiswahili, Kimaasai, Turkana, Somali, Zulu, Xhosa and more.

Who wrote “Chahonesa nguvu kupwa naungona”?

“Chahonesa nguvu kupwa naungona” was written by Basilio Gimo, David Ker and illustrated by Carol Liddiment; the Luvale translation is by Masho Kaloza.

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Credits: Chahonesa nguvu kupwa naungona — Written by Basilio Gimo, David Ker; Illustrated by Carol Liddiment; Translated by Masho Kaloza. Luvale, Level 2. From Global Storybooks (storybookszambia.net), originally from the African Storybook (https://africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=6160). CC BY 3.0. · Page updated October 2026