PagineDimi naptǝ bǝrlabe kǝlanzǝn suluwuna
A free picture book in Kanuri by Mohammed Alhaji Modu
Dimi naptǝ bǝrlabe kǝlanzǝn suluwuna is a picture book in Kanuri for ages 5–11 by Mohammed Alhaji Modu that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Kanuri
- Author
- Mohammed Alhaji Modu
- 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
Dimi naptǝ bǝrlabe kǝlanzǝn suluwuna is a short illustrated picture book in Kanuri by Mohammed Alhaji Modu. 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 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
Dimi bǝrnyilan karga. Naptǝ bǝrnyibe kǝlanzǝn suluwuna sǝ shawartǝ karaaro culuwo. Lejin, lenjin, lenjin duwo Bultu kǝnanzǝ kawu kadabea kǝla fakkada. Daji Bultuga lewaro dawono, "Yaa Bultu lale, Yaa Bultu lale, Yaa Bultu lale," shinson lewa dajinbadǝ, Bultube Dimiro guljiwo,…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 “Dimi naptǝ bǝrlabe kǝlanzǝn suluwuna” free to read?
Yes. “Dimi naptǝ bǝrlabe kǝlanzǝn suluwuna” 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 “Dimi naptǝ bǝrlabe kǝlanzǝn suluwuna” in?
It is written in Kanuri. Pagine has 33 free children’s books in Kanuri.
What age is “Dimi naptǝ bǝrlabe kǝlanzǝn suluwuna” for?
It is best for ages 5–11. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Dimi naptǝ bǝrlabe kǝlanzǝn suluwuna”?
“Dimi naptǝ bǝrlabe kǝlanzǝn suluwuna” was written by Mohammed Alhaji Modu.
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Get the free app →Credits: Dimi naptǝ bǝrlabe kǝlanzǝn suluwuna — Author: Mohammed Alhaji Modu; Illustration: Kenneth Boyowa Okitikpi. Language: Kanuri. Level: First paragraphs. © African Storybook Initiative 2018. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=22577 · Page updated October 2026