PagineOkambuto okashonashona: Ehokololo lyaWangari Maathai
A free picture book in Oshindonga by Nicola Rijsdijk
Okambuto okashonashona: Ehokololo lyaWangari Maathai is a picture book in Oshindonga for ages 5–11 by Nicola Rijsdijk that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Oshindonga
- Written by
- Nicola Rijsdijk
- Illustrated by
- Maya Marshak
- Translated by
- Rachel Nandjembo
- Reading level
- ages 5–11 · kindergarten to 2nd grade, 3rd to 5th grade · Level 3 · First paragraphs
- From
- Namibia
- Source
- Global Storybooks
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Okambuto okashonashona: Ehokololo lyaWangari Maathai is a short illustrated picture book in Oshindonga by Nicola Rijsdijk, illustrated by Maya Marshak and translated by Rachel Nandjembo. 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 Oshindonga. The book comes from Global Storybooks and is shared under an open CC BY 4.0 licence, which is why it is free to read. The same story is available in 21 other languages — handy for bilingual families and classrooms (see below).
How it begins
Momukunda gumwe gu li molusilu lwondundu onene yomuKenya muAfrika lyokuuzilo, omwa li mwa kala okakadhona okashona hoka ka li haka longo nayina momapya. Edhina lyako Wangari. Wangari okwa li e hole okukala pondje. Okwa li ha papula okakunino kawo netemo…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
This story in other languages
Reading the same story in two languages helps bilingual children connect words they already know. “Okambuto okashonashona: Ehokololo lyaWangari Maathai” is also available in:
- Afrikaans · ‘n Klein saadjie: Die verhaal van Wangari Maathai
- Bemba · Ulubuto Lunoono: Ilyashi lya pali Wangari Maathai
- Hausa · Mitsitsin Iri: Labarin Wangari Maathai
- Jamaican Creole · Wahn Biini Siid: Di Stuori Bout Wangaari Matai
- Kaonde · Kalukunwa Kakacheeche; Jishimikila jakwa Wangari Maatai
- Khoekhoegowab · ǂKhari ǃKhomros: Wangari Maathais di ǂhôas
- Kiswahili · Mbegu Ndogo: Hadithi ya Wangari Maathai
- Lukhonzo · Erihera embutho: Omwatsi wa Wangari Maathai
- Lunda · Kambuntu kakanyanya: insan’gu ya Wangari Maathai.
- Luvale · Mbuto yayindende: Mujimbu wa Wangari Maathai
- Mauritian Creole · Enn tipti lagrin : Zistwar Wangari Maathai
- Nyanja · Kambewu kangóno: Nkhani ya Wangari Maathai
- Oshikwanyama · Okambuto kanininini: Ehokololo laWangari Maathai
- Otjiherero · Okandwi okaṱikona: Ehungi ra Wangari Maathai
- Sepedi · Peu Ye Nnyanennyane
- Somali · Mir yar: Sheekadii Wangari Mathaay
- Spanish · Una pequeña semilla: la historia de Wangari Maathai
- Tonga · Mbuto Nsyoonto: Kaano ka Wangari Maathai
- Tswana · Peo E Nnye: Tlhamane ya ga Wangari Maathai
- Xhosa · A Tiny Seed: The Story of Wangari Maathai
- Zulu · Imbewu Encane
Reading together in Oshindonga
- 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 “Okambuto okashonashona: Ehokololo lyaWangari Maathai” free to read?
Yes. “Okambuto okashonashona: Ehokololo lyaWangari Maathai” 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 “Okambuto okashonashona: Ehokololo lyaWangari Maathai” in?
It is written in Oshindonga. Pagine has 40 free children’s books in Oshindonga.
What age is “Okambuto okashonashona: Ehokololo lyaWangari Maathai” for?
It is best for ages 5–11 (Level 3 · First paragraphs). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Is “Okambuto okashonashona: Ehokololo lyaWangari Maathai” available in other languages?
Yes — the same story is in Hausa, Kiswahili, Somali, Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and more.
Who wrote “Okambuto okashonashona: Ehokololo lyaWangari Maathai”?
“Okambuto okashonashona: Ehokololo lyaWangari Maathai” was written by Nicola Rijsdijk and illustrated by Maya Marshak; the Oshindonga translation is by Rachel Nandjembo.
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Get the free app →Credits: Okambuto okashonashona: Ehokololo lyaWangari Maathai — Written by Nicola Rijsdijk; Illustrated by Maya Marshak; Translated by Rachel Nandjembo; Read by Rachel Nandjembo. Oshindonga, Level 3. From Global Storybooks (storybooksnamibia.net), originally from the African Storybook (https://africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=9809). CC BY 4.0. · Page updated October 2026