PagineMoli, Na’-kana’ Sè Tako’an
A free picture book in Madurese (East Java) from Global Digital Library
Moli, Na’-kana’ Sè Tako’an is a picture book in Madurese (East Java) for ages 5–11 that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
📖 Read it free →- Language
- Madurese (East Java)
- Publisher
- Global Digital Library
- Reading level
- ages 5–11 · kindergarten to 2nd grade, 3rd to 5th grade · Leveled reader
- From
- Indonesia
- Source
- Global Digital Library
- Licence
- CC BY NC 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Moli, Na’-kana’ Sè Tako’an is a short illustrated picture book in Madurese (East Java). It is written for ages 5–11 and is graded as Leveled reader, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Madurese (East Java). The book comes from the Global Digital Library and is shared under an open CC BY NC 4.0 licence, which is why it is free to read.
How it begins
Moli Na’-Kana’ Sè Tako’an Susie Elliott Moli oḍi’ abhȃreng kalowargana è sèttong polo neng Fiji. Abȃ’na anḍi’ embhuk’ binè’ sè nyamana Rosi bȃn kaka’ lakè’ sè nyamana Keni. Keni kaḍhȃng ngolo’ Moli Sè Tako’an. Ologhȃn ajiyȃ aghȃbȃy atèna Moli seḍḍhi.…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY NC 4.0).
Reading together in Madurese (East Java)
- 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 “Moli, Na’-kana’ Sè Tako’an” free to read?
Yes. “Moli, Na’-kana’ Sè Tako’an” 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 NC 4.0).
What language is “Moli, Na’-kana’ Sè Tako’an” in?
It is written in Madurese (East Java). Pagine has 3 free children’s books in Madurese (East Java).
What age is “Moli, Na’-kana’ Sè Tako’an” for?
It is best for ages 5–11 (Leveled reader). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
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Get the free app →Credits: Moli, Na’-kana’ Sè Tako’an — Global Digital Library, via the Global Digital Library. CC BY NC 4.0. Source: https://content.digitallibrary.io/mad/book/moli-na-kana-se-takoan/ · Page updated October 2026