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A free picture book in Fulfulde by Peter Lebuso Boase
Ɓinngel Ɓowngel is a picture book in Fulfulde for ages 5–8 by Peter Lebuso Boase that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Fulfulde
- Author
- Peter Lebuso Boase
- 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
Ɓinngel Ɓowngel is a short illustrated picture book in Fulfulde by Peter Lebuso Boase. 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
Nder jamaanu neeɓuɗum, kala dabba fuu waawi wolwugo. Daada Ɓowngel e Ɓiyiingel e wondi nder daare. Nde Daada Ɓowngel dillata ɗaɓɓugo nyaamndu fuu, o accay Ɓinngel maako to saare. Nyalnde wonnde, nde o acci ɓinngel maako to saare, ɓinngel ngel…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 “Ɓinngel Ɓowngel” free to read?
Yes. “Ɓinngel Ɓowngel” 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 “Ɓinngel Ɓowngel” in?
It is written in Fulfulde. Pagine has 72 free children’s books in Fulfulde.
What age is “Ɓinngel Ɓowngel” for?
It is best for ages 5–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Ɓinngel Ɓowngel”?
“Ɓinngel Ɓowngel” was written by Peter Lebuso Boase.
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Get the free app →Credits: Ɓinngel Ɓowngel — Author: Peter Lebuso Boase; Translation: Mohammed Also, Sa'id Ahijo; Illustration: Peter Lebuso Boase. Language: Fulfulde. Level: First sentences. © African Storybook Initiative 2020. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=40305 · Page updated October 2026