Moba Akukokoloka na ba Nkambo Babakazhi

A free picture book in Kaonde by Violet Otieno

Moba Akukokoloka na ba Nkambo Babakazhi is a picture book in Kaonde for ages 8–11 by Violet Otieno that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.

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Language

Kaonde

Written by

Violet Otieno

Illustrated by

Catherine Groenewald

Translated by

Ruth Kapamba, Mwitila Ntabo

Reading level

ages 8–11 · 3rd to 5th grade · Level 4 · Longer paragraphs

From

Zambia

Source

Global Storybooks

Licence

CC BY 4.0

Price

Free — read online, nothing to download

About this book

Moba Akukokoloka na ba Nkambo Babakazhi is a short illustrated picture book in Kaonde by Violet Otieno, illustrated by Catherine Groenewald and translated by Ruth Kapamba, Mwitila Ntabo. 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 Kaonde. 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

Odongo ne Apiyo baikalanga mutaunyi ne bashabo. Bakebelenga bingi kuya nakukokoloka. Kechi namambo akuuba amba bashinkile sukuulu ne, bino ke kuuba amba bakebelenga kuya nakupempula ba nkambo yabo babakazhi. Ba nkambo yabo babakazhi baikalanga mumuzhi mwafwanga masabi kubwipi nakizhiba kikatampe.…

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. “Moba Akukokoloka na ba Nkambo Babakazhi” is also available in:

• Asante Twi · Kɔsra Wɔn Nanabaa
• Bemba · Cuuti kuli bamaama
• Dhopadhola · Ywomirok Bothi Adhadha
• Jamaican Creole · Alidie wid Granmaa
• Kichaga · Enda Irikira Mai
• Kiswahili · Likizo kwa bibi
• Lukhonzo · Ekihumuro E’wamukaka
• Lunda · Hakunoka na nkanka wamubanda
• Lunyole · Ohuŋumulira ewa nguhwa
• Luvale · Makumbi akunokha nakhaka waphwevo
• Mauritian Creole · Vakans kot granmer
• Sepedi · Re etela koko
• Somali · Fasaxyadii lala joogay ayeeyo
• Spanish · De vacaciones con la abuela
• Tonga · Mupumuno kuli Baneene
• Tsonga · Ku Endzela Kokwana Wa Xisati Hi Tiholideyi
• Tswana · Nako ya boikhutso le mmemogolo
• Turkana · Akilakin Ata Egolitoe Esukul
• Venda · Holodeyi Na Makhulu
• Xhosa · Ulilitha Noluniko Batyelela Umakhulu Wabo
• Zulu · Umondli Nombali Bavakashela Ugogo Wabo

Reading together in Kaonde

• 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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• Byaambile Ñenya Yakwa Vusi
• Byoñumvwa
• Buuku Wankilo
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See all 40 free Kaonde books by reading level → · Books in 200+ languages · 👩‍🏫 Assign this book to a class

Frequently asked questions

Is “Moba Akukokoloka na ba Nkambo Babakazhi” free to read?

Yes. “Moba Akukokoloka na ba Nkambo Babakazhi” 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 “Moba Akukokoloka na ba Nkambo Babakazhi” in?

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

What age is “Moba Akukokoloka na ba Nkambo Babakazhi” for?

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

Is “Moba Akukokoloka na ba Nkambo Babakazhi” available in other languages?

Yes — the same story is in Turkana, Somali, Zulu, Xhosa, Sepedi, Tswana and more.

Who wrote “Moba Akukokoloka na ba Nkambo Babakazhi”?

“Moba Akukokoloka na ba Nkambo Babakazhi” was written by Violet Otieno and illustrated by Catherine Groenewald; the Kaonde translation is by Ruth Kapamba, Mwitila Ntabo.

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Credits: Moba Akukokoloka na ba Nkambo Babakazhi — Written by Violet Otieno; Illustrated by Catherine Groenewald; Translated by Ruth Kapamba, Mwitila Ntabo. Kaonde, Level 4. From Global Storybooks (storybookszambia.net), originally from the African Storybook (https://africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=12084). CC BY 4.0. · Page updated October 2026