PagineIntetha kaBhabhana
A free picture book in Xhosa by Sope Martins
Intetha kaBhabhana is a picture book in Xhosa for ages 2–8 by Sope Martins that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Xhosa · isiXhosa
- Written by
- Sope Martins
- Illustrated by
- Alex Latimer
- Reading level
- ages 2–8 · preschool, kindergarten to 2nd grade
- From
- South Africa
- Source
- Book Dash
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Intetha kaBhabhana is a short illustrated picture book in Xhosa by Sope Martins, illustrated by Alex Latimer. It is written for ages 2–8, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Xhosa. The book comes from Book Dash and is shared under an open CC BY 4.0 licence, which is why it is free to read.
How it begins
UdadeboTayo omncinci uTinu, usoloko ekhala kwaye akaziwa ukuba ukhalelani? Inokuba sithetha ukuthini esi sikhalo? Makhe sifumanise! Intetha kaBhabhana — Written by Sope Martins; Illustrated by Alex Latimer; Designed by Thokozani Mkhize; Edited by Zanri Kritzinger. isiXhosa. Published by Book Dash…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Xhosa
- 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 “Intetha kaBhabhana” free to read?
Yes. “Intetha kaBhabhana” 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 “Intetha kaBhabhana” in?
It is written in Xhosa (isiXhosa). Pagine has 145 free children’s books in Xhosa.
What age is “Intetha kaBhabhana” for?
It is best for ages 2–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Intetha kaBhabhana”?
“Intetha kaBhabhana” was written by Sope Martins and illustrated by Alex Latimer.
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Get the free app →Credits: Intetha kaBhabhana — Written by Sope Martins; Illustrated by Alex Latimer; Designed by Thokozani Mkhize; Edited by Zanri Kritzinger. isiXhosa. Published by Book Dash (ISBN 978-1-928442-97-4). CC BY 4.0. Source: https://bookdash.org/books/intetha-kabhabhana/ · Page updated October 2026