Omidjalo dofikola

Name: Omidjalo dofikola
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Author: Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

A free picture book in Oshikwanyama by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Cover of Omidjalo dofikola, a Oshikwanyama picture book

Omidjalo dofikola is a picture book in Oshikwanyama for ages 2–8 by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.

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Language: Oshikwanyama
Written by: Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi
Illustrated by: Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter
Translated by: Bertha Haimbodi
Reading level: ages 2–8 · preschool, kindergarten to 2nd grade · Level 1 · First words
From: Namibia
Source: Global Storybooks
Licence: CC BY-NC 3.0
Price: Free — read online, nothing to download

About this book

Omidjalo dofikola is a short illustrated picture book in Oshikwanyama by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi, illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter and translated by Bertha Haimbodi. It is written for ages 2–8 (Nursery–Year 1) and is graded as Level 1 · First words, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Oshikwanyama. The book comes from Global Storybooks and is shared under an open CC BY-NC 3.0 licence, which is why it is free to read. The same story is available in 30 other languages — handy for bilingual families and classrooms (see below).

How it begins

Oshikutu eshi oshile. Ombidja ei oya kula. Ondjato ei oya kula. Omwiya ou owa … Embale eli olinini. Oikamufino ei oixupi. Ashike eenghaku edi odipe. … onda wana mo nawa. Omidjalo dofikola — Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele…

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

This story in other languages

Reading the same story in two languages helps bilingual children connect words they already know. “Omidjalo dofikola” is also available in:

Reading together in Oshikwanyama

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 “Omidjalo dofikola” free to read?

Yes. “Omidjalo dofikola” 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-NC 3.0).

What language is “Omidjalo dofikola” in?

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

What age is “Omidjalo dofikola” for?

It is best for ages 2–8 (Level 1 · First words). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.

Is “Omidjalo dofikola” available in other languages?

Yes — the same story is in English, Kiswahili, Kikuyu, Kikamba, Kimaasai, Turkana and more.

Who wrote “Omidjalo dofikola”?

“Omidjalo dofikola” was written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi and illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter; the Oshikwanyama translation is by Bertha Haimbodi.

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Credits: Omidjalo dofikola — Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi; Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter; Translated by Bertha Haimbodi. Oshikwanyama, Level 1. From Global Storybooks (storybooksnamibia.net), originally from the African Storybook (https://africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=1794). CC BY-NC 3.0. · Page updated October 2026