Lwaki Wanvubu Azira Bwoya

Name: Lwaki Wanvubu Azira Bwoya
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Author: Basilio Gimo, David Ker

A free picture book in Lusoga by Basilio Gimo, David Ker

Cover of Lwaki Wanvubu Azira Bwoya, a Lusoga picture book

Lwaki Wanvubu Azira Bwoya is a picture book in Lusoga for ages 5–8 by Basilio Gimo, David Ker that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.

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Language: Lusoga
Written by: Basilio Gimo, David Ker
Illustrated by: Carol Liddiment
Translated by: Cornelius Wambi Gulere
Reading level: ages 5–8 · kindergarten to 2nd grade · Level 2 · First sentences
From: Uganda
Source: Global Storybooks
Licence: CC BY 3.0
Price: Free — read online, nothing to download

About this book

Lwaki Wanvubu Azira Bwoya is a short illustrated picture book in Lusoga by Basilio Gimo, David Ker, illustrated by Carol Liddiment and translated by Cornelius Wambi Gulere. It is written for ages 5–8 (Grades 1–2) and is graded as Level 2 · First sentences, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Lusoga. 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 31 other languages — handy for bilingual families and classrooms (see below).

How it begins

Lwali lulala, Wakayima bwe yali atambulira ku mwalo ogwo mwiga. Wanvubu yeena yaliyo, nga ali kutambulatambula eno bwalya ku isubi lya kilagala eilungi. Wanvubu tiyabona ati Wakayima yali agho era mu butali bugenderere yaaniina ku kigere kya Wakayima. Wakayima yaatandiika…

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. “Lwaki Wanvubu Azira Bwoya” is also available in:

Reading together in Lusoga

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 “Lwaki Wanvubu Azira Bwoya” free to read?

Yes. “Lwaki Wanvubu Azira Bwoya” 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 “Lwaki Wanvubu Azira Bwoya” in?

It is written in Lusoga. Pagine has 11 free children’s books in Lusoga.

What age is “Lwaki Wanvubu Azira Bwoya” for?

It is best for ages 5–8 (Level 2 · First sentences). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.

Is “Lwaki Wanvubu Azira Bwoya” available in other languages?

Yes — the same story is in Kiswahili, Kimaasai, Turkana, Somali, Zulu, Xhosa and more.

Who wrote “Lwaki Wanvubu Azira Bwoya”?

“Lwaki Wanvubu Azira Bwoya” was written by Basilio Gimo, David Ker and illustrated by Carol Liddiment; the Lusoga translation is by Cornelius Wambi Gulere.

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Credits: Lwaki Wanvubu Azira Bwoya — Written by Basilio Gimo, David Ker; Illustrated by Carol Liddiment; Translated by Cornelius Wambi Gulere. Lusoga, Level 2. From Global Storybooks (global-asp.github.io/storybooks-uganda), originally from the African Storybook (https://africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=6160). CC BY 3.0. · Page updated October 2026