PagineE Kan Jamu
A free picture book in Baoulé from Global Digital Library
E Kan Jamu is a picture book in Baoulé for ages 2–8 that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Baoulé
- Publisher
- Global Digital Library
- Reading level
- ages 2–8 · preschool, kindergarten to 2nd grade · Leveled reader
- Source
- Global Digital Library
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
E Kan Jamu is a short illustrated picture book in Baoulé. It is written for ages 2–8 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 Baoulé. 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
Komar Rien Komar Cheh Anunman mɔ ɔ le ja nɲɔn. Nanni anunman’n mɔ ɔ le ja nɲɔn wie. Nanni bla le ja nnan. Sui’n le ja nnan wie. kakaa’n le ja nsiɛn. kɔnguɛtɛ’n le ja nsiɛn. Akɛndɛwa’n le ja mɔcuɛ.…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Baoulé
- 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 “E Kan Jamu” free to read?
Yes. “E Kan Jamu” 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 “E Kan Jamu” in?
It is written in Baoulé. Pagine has 14 free children’s books in Baoulé.
What age is “E Kan Jamu” for?
It is best for ages 2–8 (Leveled reader). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
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Get the free app →Credits: E Kan Jamu — Global Digital Library, via the Global Digital Library. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://content.digitallibrary.io/bci/book/e-kan-jamu/ · Page updated October 2026