ǂKhari ǃKhomros: Wangari Maathais di ǂhôas

A free picture book in Khoekhoegowab by Nicola Rijsdijk

ǂKhari ǃKhomros: Wangari Maathais di ǂhôas is a picture book in Khoekhoegowab for ages 5–11 by Nicola Rijsdijk that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.

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Language

Khoekhoegowab

Written by

Nicola Rijsdijk

Illustrated by

Maya Marshak

Translated by

Maureen Merley So-Oabes

Reading level

ages 5–11 · kindergarten to 2nd grade, 3rd to 5th grade · Level 3 · First paragraphs

From

Namibia

Source

Global Storybooks

Licence

CC BY 4.0

Price

Free — read online, nothing to download

About this book

ǂKhari ǃKhomros: Wangari Maathais di ǂhôas is a short illustrated picture book in Khoekhoegowab by Nicola Rijsdijk, illustrated by Maya Marshak and translated by Maureen Merley So-Oabes. It is written for ages 5–11 (Grades 2–3) and is graded as Level 3 · First paragraphs, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Khoekhoegowab. The book comes from Global Storybooks and is shared under an open CC BY 4.0 licence, which is why it is free to read. The same story is available in 21 other languages — handy for bilingual families and classrooms (see below).

How it begins

ǃGaroǃās, ǃgoaǃnāgu Kenia ǃhommi ai, Afrikab ǀApasǀkhab ǃnâs ge ǂkhari ǀgôarosa ǃhanab ǃnâ ǁîs di îs ǀkha gere sîsen. ǁÎs ge Wangari ti ge ǀon hâ i. Wangaris ge ǃauga hâsa ge ǀnam i. ǁÎs ǀaokhoen ǃhanab ǃnâs ge ǁgapahaib…

Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).

This story in other languages

Reading the same story in two languages helps bilingual children connect words they already know. “ǂKhari ǃKhomros: Wangari Maathais di ǂhôas” is also available in:

• Afrikaans · ‘n Klein saadjie: Die verhaal van Wangari Maathai
• Bemba · Ulubuto Lunoono: Ilyashi lya pali Wangari Maathai
• Hausa · Mitsitsin Iri: Labarin Wangari Maathai
• Jamaican Creole · Wahn Biini Siid: Di Stuori Bout Wangaari Matai
• Kaonde · Kalukunwa Kakacheeche; Jishimikila jakwa Wangari Maatai
• Kiswahili · Mbegu Ndogo: Hadithi ya Wangari Maathai
• Lukhonzo · Erihera embutho: Omwatsi wa Wangari Maathai
• Lunda · Kambuntu kakanyanya: insan’gu ya Wangari Maathai.
• Luvale · Mbuto yayindende: Mujimbu wa Wangari Maathai
• Mauritian Creole · Enn tipti lagrin : Zistwar Wangari Maathai
• Nyanja · Kambewu kangóno: Nkhani ya Wangari Maathai
• Oshikwanyama · Okambuto kanininini: Ehokololo laWangari Maathai
• Oshindonga · Okambuto okashonashona: Ehokololo lyaWangari Maathai
• Otjiherero · Okandwi okaṱikona: Ehungi ra Wangari Maathai
• Sepedi · Peu Ye Nnyanennyane
• Somali · Mir yar: Sheekadii Wangari Mathaay
• Spanish · Una pequeña semilla: la historia de Wangari Maathai
• Tonga · Mbuto Nsyoonto: Kaano ka Wangari Maathai
• Tswana · Peo E Nnye: Tlhamane ya ga Wangari Maathai
• Xhosa · A Tiny Seed: The Story of Wangari Maathai
• Zulu · Imbewu Encane

Reading together in Khoekhoegowab

• 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.

More free books in Khoekhoegowab

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• Pam-Pam Anis xa
• ǀAes
• ǀOpesa ǂkhari ǃgâsarob
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• Zamas ge a ǂoaǂamsa
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• Vusib ausis ge mîs

See all 40 free Khoekhoegowab books by reading level → · Books in 200+ languages · 👩‍🏫 Assign this book to a class

Frequently asked questions

Is “ǂKhari ǃKhomros: Wangari Maathais di ǂhôas” free to read?

Yes. “ǂKhari ǃKhomros: Wangari Maathais di ǂhôas” 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 “ǂKhari ǃKhomros: Wangari Maathais di ǂhôas” in?

It is written in Khoekhoegowab. Pagine has 40 free children’s books in Khoekhoegowab.

What age is “ǂKhari ǃKhomros: Wangari Maathais di ǂhôas” for?

It is best for ages 5–11 (Level 3 · First paragraphs). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.

Is “ǂKhari ǃKhomros: Wangari Maathais di ǂhôas” available in other languages?

Yes — the same story is in Hausa, Kiswahili, Somali, Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and more.

Who wrote “ǂKhari ǃKhomros: Wangari Maathais di ǂhôas”?

“ǂKhari ǃKhomros: Wangari Maathais di ǂhôas” was written by Nicola Rijsdijk and illustrated by Maya Marshak; the Khoekhoegowab translation is by Maureen Merley So-Oabes.

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Credits: ǂKhari ǃKhomros: Wangari Maathais di ǂhôas — Written by Nicola Rijsdijk; Illustrated by Maya Marshak; Translated by Maureen Merley So-Oabes. Khoekhoegowab, Level 3. From Global Storybooks (storybooksnamibia.net), originally from the African Storybook (https://africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=9809). CC BY 4.0. · Page updated October 2026