Nozibele ne Nsuki Isatu

Name: Nozibele ne Nsuki Isatu
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Author: Tessa Welch

A free picture book in Kaonde by Tessa Welch

Cover of Nozibele ne Nsuki Isatu, a Kaonde picture book

Nozibele ne Nsuki Isatu is a picture book in Kaonde for ages 5–11 by Tessa Welch that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.

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Language: Kaonde
Written by: Tessa Welch
Illustrated by: Wiehan de Jager
Translated by: Mwitila Ntabo
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 ne Nsuki Isatu is a short illustrated picture book in Kaonde by Tessa Welch, illustrated by Wiehan de Jager and translated by Mwitila Ntabo. 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 Kaonde. 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

Kala kene, bansongwakazhi basatu baile nakuchaba nkunyi. Jajinga juuba jatwile bingi kyuya. Bano bansongwakazhi bayile nakowa kumukola. Bakailenga nekwisampawila meema. Mukukaya baishile kumona amba bwaila. Bapelawizhizheko kubwela kumuzhi. Byobafikilenga kubwipi na mazubo, Nozibele wakwachile munshigo. Walubileko malungo anji! “Nshijikinyaiko!” Wapopwejile…

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 ne Nsuki Isatu” is also available in:

Reading together in Kaonde

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 ne Nsuki Isatu” free to read?

Yes. “Nozibele ne Nsuki Isatu” 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 ne Nsuki Isatu” in?

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

What age is “Nozibele ne Nsuki Isatu” for?

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

Is “Nozibele ne Nsuki Isatu” available in other languages?

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

Who wrote “Nozibele ne Nsuki Isatu”?

“Nozibele ne Nsuki Isatu” was written by Tessa Welch and illustrated by Wiehan de Jager; the Kaonde translation is by Mwitila Ntabo.

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Credits: Nozibele ne Nsuki Isatu — Written by Tessa Welch; Illustrated by Wiehan de Jager; Translated by Mwitila Ntabo. Kaonde, 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