PagineƁikkoy ɓellere
A free picture book in Fulfulde by Southern African Folktale
Ɓikkoy ɓellere is a picture book in Fulfulde for ages 5–8 by Southern African Folktale that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Fulfulde
- Author
- Southern African Folktale
- 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
Ɓikkoy ɓellere is a short illustrated picture book in Fulfulde by Southern African Folktale. 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
Nyalnde wonnde, woodunoo saare seyiinde. Ɓikkoy saare nden meeɗayi kaɓa hakkunde maɓɓe. E ɓe mballa saaro'en maɓɓe nder kuwɗe saare e maa ngesa. Ammaa ɓe kaɗaama yahgo haade yiite. Kuuwɗe maɓɓe fuu jemma ɗe kuwetee. Ngam ɓe tagiraama ɓe ɓellere!…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 “Ɓikkoy ɓellere” free to read?
Yes. “Ɓikkoy ɓellere” 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 “Ɓikkoy ɓellere” in?
It is written in Fulfulde. Pagine has 72 free children’s books in Fulfulde.
What age is “Ɓikkoy ɓellere” for?
It is best for ages 5–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Ɓikkoy ɓellere”?
“Ɓikkoy ɓellere” was written by Southern African Folktale.
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Get the free app →Credits: Ɓikkoy ɓellere — Author: Southern African Folktale; Translation: Mohammed Also, Naseh Yusuf; Illustration: Wiehan de Jager. Language: Fulfulde. Level: First sentences. © African Storybook Initiative 2014. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=40385 · Page updated October 2026