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A free picture book in Fulfulde by Magabi Enyew Gessesse, Elizabeth Laird
Cirgu e Lelwa is a picture book in Fulfulde for ages 5–8 by Magabi Enyew Gessesse, Elizabeth Laird that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Fulfulde
- Author
- Magabi Enyew Gessesse, Elizabeth Laird
- Reading level
- ages 5–8 · kindergarten to 2nd grade
- Source
- African Storybook
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Cirgu e Lelwa is a short illustrated picture book in Fulfulde by Magabi Enyew Gessesse, Elizabeth Laird. 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 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
Magabi Enyew Gessesse Koo ndeye cirgu yiɗi nanngugo lelwa. Koo ndeye lelwa sobtoo cirgu. Nyalaande feere, cirgu noddi lelwa, "Sey coobootiren. Ko nyaamaymi min, an a nyaamataaɗum. Naaʼ en haɓidooɓe." Lelwa yerdake. Cirgu sey wiʼi, "En kunoo en soobiraaɓe. To…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 “Cirgu e Lelwa” free to read?
Yes. “Cirgu e Lelwa” 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 “Cirgu e Lelwa” in?
It is written in Fulfulde. Pagine has 72 free children’s books in Fulfulde.
What age is “Cirgu e Lelwa” for?
It is best for ages 5–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Cirgu e Lelwa”?
“Cirgu e Lelwa” was written by Magabi Enyew Gessesse, Elizabeth Laird.
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Get the free app →Credits: Cirgu e Lelwa — Author: Magabi Enyew Gessesse, Elizabeth Laird; Illustration: Isaac Okwir. Language: Fulfulde. Level: First sentences. © African Storybook Initiative 2016. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=40200 · Page updated October 2026