PagineIzicathulo zikaShongololo
A free picture book in Zulu by Jacqui L’Ange
Izicathulo zikaShongololo is a picture book in Zulu for ages 2–8 by Jacqui L’Ange that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Zulu · isiZulu
- Written by
- Jacqui L’Ange
- Illustrated by
- Megan Lötter
- 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
Izicathulo zikaShongololo is a short illustrated picture book in Zulu by Jacqui L’Ange, illustrated by Megan Lötter. 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 Zulu. 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
UShongololo ulahlekelwe yizicathulo zakhe, kanti ezinye izilwane AZIMSIZI ngalutho. Uzoke azithole kodwa? Izicathulo zikaShongololo — Written by Jacqui L’Ange; Illustrated by Megan Lötter; Designed by Marteli Kleyn; Edited by Judith Browne. isiZulu. Published by Book Dash (ISBN 978-1-77623-077-8). CC BY…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Zulu
- 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 “Izicathulo zikaShongololo” free to read?
Yes. “Izicathulo zikaShongololo” 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 “Izicathulo zikaShongololo” in?
It is written in Zulu (isiZulu). Pagine has 145 free children’s books in Zulu.
What age is “Izicathulo zikaShongololo” for?
It is best for ages 2–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Izicathulo zikaShongololo”?
“Izicathulo zikaShongololo” was written by Jacqui L’Ange and illustrated by Megan Lötter.
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Get the free app →Credits: Izicathulo zikaShongololo — Written by Jacqui L’Ange; Illustrated by Megan Lötter; Designed by Marteli Kleyn; Edited by Judith Browne. isiZulu. Published by Book Dash (ISBN 978-1-77623-077-8). CC BY 4.0. Source: https://bookdash.org/books/izicathulo-zikashongololo/ · Page updated October 2026