Linga mwalinga mukwenu yakatotaphako

Name: Linga mwalinga mukwenu yakatotaphako
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Author: Zulu folktale

A free picture book in Luvale by Zulu folktale

Cover of Linga mwalinga mukwenu yakatotaphako, a Luvale picture book

Linga mwalinga mukwenu yakatotaphako is a picture book in Luvale for ages 8–11 by Zulu folktale that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.

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Language: Luvale
Written by: Zulu folktale
Illustrated by: Wiehan de Jager
Translated by: Kaloza Masho
Reading level: ages 8–11 · 3rd to 5th grade · Level 4 · Longer paragraphs
From: Zambia
Source: Global Storybooks
Licence: CC BY 3.0
Price: Free — read online, nothing to download

About this book

Linga mwalinga mukwenu yakatotaphako is a short illustrated picture book in Luvale by Zulu folktale, illustrated by Wiehan de Jager and translated by Kaloza Masho. It is written for ages 8–11 (Grades 3–4) and is graded as Level 4 · Longer paragraphs, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Luvale. The book comes from Global Storybooks and is shared under an open CC BY 3.0 licence, which is why it is free to read. The same story is available in 18 other languages — handy for bilingual families and classrooms (see below).

How it begins

Ou mujimbu wa Ngende, Katotaphako, nakanyike walunga wakuzuzuka walijina lya Ngingili. Likumbi limwe shimbu Ngingili apwile haweluka nakuyomba evwile mutambi wa Ngende. Kanwa ka Ngingili kaputukile kulizululukila lileji hakushinganyeka uchi. Emanyine nakwivwilila kanawa, kutala tala nomu amwene uze kajila mumithango…

Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 3.0).

This story in other languages

Reading the same story in two languages helps bilingual children connect words they already know. “Linga mwalinga mukwenu yakatotaphako” is also available in:

Reading together in Luvale

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 “Linga mwalinga mukwenu yakatotaphako” free to read?

Yes. “Linga mwalinga mukwenu yakatotaphako” 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 3.0).

What language is “Linga mwalinga mukwenu yakatotaphako” in?

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

What age is “Linga mwalinga mukwenu yakatotaphako” for?

It is best for ages 8–11 (Level 4 · Longer paragraphs). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.

Is “Linga mwalinga mukwenu yakatotaphako” available in other languages?

Yes — the same story is in English, Kiswahili, Somali, Zulu, Afrikaans, Tswana and more.

Who wrote “Linga mwalinga mukwenu yakatotaphako”?

“Linga mwalinga mukwenu yakatotaphako” was written by Zulu folktale and illustrated by Wiehan de Jager; the Luvale translation is by Kaloza Masho.

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Credits: Linga mwalinga mukwenu yakatotaphako — Written by Zulu folktale; Illustrated by Wiehan de Jager; Translated by Kaloza Masho. Luvale, Level 4. From Global Storybooks (storybookszambia.net), originally from the African Storybook (https://africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=2099). CC BY 3.0. · Page updated October 2026