PagineMulongo na Cimbwe
A free picture book in Tumbuka from Global Digital Library
Mulongo na Cimbwe is a picture book in Tumbuka for ages 2–8 that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Tumbuka
- Publisher
- Global Digital Library
- Reading level
- ages 2–8 · preschool, kindergarten to 2nd grade · Leveled reader
- Source
- Global Digital Library
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Mulongo na Cimbwe is a short illustrated picture book in Tumbuka. It is written for ages 2–8 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 Tumbuka. The book comes from the Global Digital Library and is shared under an open CC BY 4.0 licence, which is why it is free to read.
How it begins
Pakaŵa msungwana munyakhe zina lakhe likaŵa Mulongo uyo wakakhalanga na ŵapapi ŵakhe pafupi na muzi wa Budongo. Dazi linyakhe anyina ŵakamutuma kuti wakateke maji kuciziŵa” Panthowa, wakakumana na ŵanyakhe. Ŵakalutanga kuthengere kukathenya nkhuni. Mulongo wakakhumbanga kuti walongozgane nawo. “Conde nilindililani…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Tumbuka
- 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 “Mulongo na Cimbwe” free to read?
Yes. “Mulongo na Cimbwe” 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 “Mulongo na Cimbwe” in?
It is written in Tumbuka. Pagine has 53 free children’s books in Tumbuka.
What age is “Mulongo na Cimbwe” for?
It is best for ages 2–8 (Leveled reader). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
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Get the free app →Credits: Mulongo na Cimbwe — Global Digital Library, via the Global Digital Library. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://content.digitallibrary.io/tum/book/mulongo-na-cimbwe/ · Page updated October 2026