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A free picture book in Sepedi by Laurie Janey
Matšoba a Koko a go kgahliša is a picture book in Sepedi for ages 2–8 by Laurie Janey that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Sepedi
- Written by
- Laurie Janey
- Illustrated by
- Amber Tak
- 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
Matšoba a Koko a go kgahliša is a short illustrated picture book in Sepedi by Laurie Janey, illustrated by Amber Tak. 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 Sepedi. 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
Koko o na le matšoba a go kgahliša! Robyn o nyaka go a kga ka moka … Matšoba a Koko a go kgahliša — Written by Laurie Janey; Illustrated by Amber Tak; Designed by Roulé le Roux. Sepedi. Published by…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Sepedi
- 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 “Matšoba a Koko a go kgahliša” free to read?
Yes. “Matšoba a Koko a go kgahliša” 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 “Matšoba a Koko a go kgahliša” in?
It is written in Sepedi. Pagine has 104 free children’s books in Sepedi.
What age is “Matšoba a Koko a go kgahliša” for?
It is best for ages 2–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Matšoba a Koko a go kgahliša”?
“Matšoba a Koko a go kgahliša” was written by Laurie Janey and illustrated by Amber Tak.
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Get the free app →Credits: Matšoba a Koko a go kgahliša — Written by Laurie Janey; Illustrated by Amber Tak; Designed by Roulé le Roux. Sepedi. Published by Book Dash (ISBN 978-0-948602-14-6). CC BY 4.0. Source: https://bookdash.org/books/matsoba-a-koko-a-go-kgahlisa/ · Page updated October 2026