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A free picture book in Fulfulde by Zimbili Dlamini, Hlengiwe Zondi
Modibbo am is a picture book in Fulfulde for ages 2–8 by Zimbili Dlamini, Hlengiwe Zondi that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Fulfulde
- Author
- Zimbili Dlamini, Hlengiwe Zondi
- Reading level
- ages 2–8 · preschool, kindergarten to 2nd grade
- Source
- African Storybook
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Modibbo am is a short illustrated picture book in Fulfulde by Zimbili Dlamini, Hlengiwe Zondi. 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 Fulfulde. The book comes from the African Storybook and is shared under an open CC BY 4.0 licence, which is why it is free to read.
How it begins
Zimbili Dlamini I mi yidi modibbo am Un modibbo mo mutsal i kirki, Modibbo am — Author: Zimbili Dlamini, Hlengiwe Zondi; Translation: Muhammad Tukur Bala; Illustration: Jesse Pietersen. Language: Fulfulde. Level: First words. © African Storybook Initiative 2014. CC BY…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Fulfulde
- 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 “Modibbo am” free to read?
Yes. “Modibbo am” 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 “Modibbo am” in?
It is written in Fulfulde. Pagine has 72 free children’s books in Fulfulde.
What age is “Modibbo am” for?
It is best for ages 2–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Modibbo am”?
“Modibbo am” was written by Zimbili Dlamini, Hlengiwe Zondi.
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Get the free app →Credits: Modibbo am — Author: Zimbili Dlamini, Hlengiwe Zondi; Translation: Muhammad Tukur Bala; Illustration: Jesse Pietersen. Language: Fulfulde. Level: First words. © African Storybook Initiative 2014. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=20528 · Page updated October 2026