Nozibele najize jikhambu jitatu

Name: Nozibele najize jikhambu jitatu
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Author: Tessa Welch

A free picture book in Luvale by Tessa Welch

Cover of Nozibele najize jikhambu jitatu, a Luvale picture book

Nozibele najize jikhambu jitatu is a picture book in Luvale for ages 5–11 by Tessa Welch that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.

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Language: Luvale
Written by: Tessa Welch
Illustrated by: Wiehan de Jager
Translated by: Masho Kaloza
Reading level: ages 5–11 · kindergarten to 2nd grade, 3rd to 5th grade · Level 3 · First paragraphs
From: Zambia
Source: Global Storybooks
Licence: CC BY 3.0
Price: Free — read online, nothing to download

About this book

Nozibele najize jikhambu jitatu is a short illustrated picture book in Luvale by Tessa Welch, illustrated by Wiehan de Jager and translated by Masho Kaloza. It is written for ages 5–11 (Grades 2–3) and is graded as Level 3 · First paragraphs, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Luvale. The book comes from Global Storybooks and is shared under an open CC BY 3.0 licence, which is why it is free to read. The same story is available in 31 other languages — handy for bilingual families and classrooms (see below).

How it begins

Lwola lumwe kushikulu, maphwevo vatatu vayile nakuchava jikhunyi. Lyapwile likumbi lyaliyena, kaha ngocho vayile kukalwiji nakusana. Vahemene nakulichila meya nakuhala nawa. Washi washi vakasumukile hikunatoko. Vahilukile washi kwimbo. Omu vahetele kwakamwihi nalimbo, Nozibele ahichishile livoko mushingo. Avulyamine usanga! “Ngunalombo muhiluke…

Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 3.0).

This story in other languages

Reading the same story in two languages helps bilingual children connect words they already know. “Nozibele najize jikhambu jitatu” is also available in:

Reading together in Luvale

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 “Nozibele najize jikhambu jitatu” free to read?

Yes. “Nozibele najize jikhambu jitatu” 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 3.0).

What language is “Nozibele najize jikhambu jitatu” in?

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

What age is “Nozibele najize jikhambu jitatu” for?

It is best for ages 5–11 (Level 3 · First paragraphs). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.

Is “Nozibele najize jikhambu jitatu” available in other languages?

Yes — the same story is in English, Nigerian Pidgin, Kiswahili, EkeGusii, Kikamba, Kimaasai and more.

Who wrote “Nozibele najize jikhambu jitatu”?

“Nozibele najize jikhambu jitatu” was written by Tessa Welch and illustrated by Wiehan de Jager; the Luvale translation is by Masho Kaloza.

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Credits: Nozibele najize jikhambu jitatu — Written by Tessa Welch; Illustrated by Wiehan de Jager; Translated by Masho Kaloza. Luvale, Level 3. From Global Storybooks (storybookszambia.net), originally from the African Storybook (https://africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=1880). CC BY 3.0. · Page updated October 2026