PagineNdingumbala wobusi
A free picture book in Xhosa by Maimouna Jallow
Ndingumbala wobusi is a picture book in Xhosa for ages 2–8 by Maimouna Jallow that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Xhosa · isiXhosa
- Written by
- Maimouna Jallow
- Illustrated by
- Caroline Faysse
- 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
Ndingumbala wobusi is a short illustrated picture book in Xhosa by Maimouna Jallow, illustrated by Caroline Faysse. 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 Xhosa. 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
Ingaba ngutitshala wakho lo? Ingaba ngudadobawo wakho lo? UAmanda udikiwe yile mibuzo yaye unqwenela ukufana noMama noTata wakhe. Kodwa bayafana kunokuba eqonda! Ndingumbala wobusi — Written by Maimouna Jallow; Illustrated by Caroline Faysse; Designed by Charné Casey. isiXhosa. Published by…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Xhosa
- 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 “Ndingumbala wobusi” free to read?
Yes. “Ndingumbala wobusi” 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 “Ndingumbala wobusi” in?
It is written in Xhosa (isiXhosa). Pagine has 145 free children’s books in Xhosa.
What age is “Ndingumbala wobusi” for?
It is best for ages 2–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Ndingumbala wobusi”?
“Ndingumbala wobusi” was written by Maimouna Jallow and illustrated by Caroline Faysse.
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Get the free app →Credits: Ndingumbala wobusi — Written by Maimouna Jallow; Illustrated by Caroline Faysse; Designed by Charné Casey. isiXhosa. Published by Book Dash (ISBN 978-1-77623-045-7). CC BY 4.0. Source: https://bookdash.org/books/ndingumbala-wobusi/ · Page updated October 2026