PagineFisi na Kunguru
A free picture book in Kiswahili (Kenya) from African Storybook
Fisi na Kunguru is a picture book in Kiswahili (Kenya) for ages 8–11 that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Kiswahili (Kenya)
- Publisher
- African Storybook
- Reading level
- ages 8–11 · 3rd to 5th grade · Leveled reader
- From
- Kenya
- Source
- Global Digital Library
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Fisi na Kunguru is a short illustrated picture book in Kiswahili (Kenya). 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 Kiswahili (Kenya). 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
Fisi na Kunguru walikuwa marafiki ingawa walikuwa tofauti. Kunguru aliruka lakini Fisi alitembea tu. Siku moja Fisi alitaka kumfahamu Kunguru zaidi. Alimwuliza, "Ni kitu gani cheupe kilicho nyuma ya shingo lako?" Kunguru alimjibu Fisi, "Ni nyama nono nimekuwa nikiila huko…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Kiswahili (Kenya)
- 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 “Fisi na Kunguru” free to read?
Yes. “Fisi na Kunguru” 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 “Fisi na Kunguru” in?
It is written in Kiswahili (Kenya). Pagine has 100 free children’s books in Kiswahili (Kenya).
What age is “Fisi na Kunguru” 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: Fisi na Kunguru — African Storybook, via the Global Digital Library. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://content.digitallibrary.io/sw-ke/book/fisi-na-kunguru/ · Page updated October 2026