PagineRiendzo Lerikulu ra Xinyenyana
A free picture book in Xitsonga by Nick Mulgrew
Riendzo Lerikulu ra Xinyenyana is a picture book in Xitsonga for ages 2–8 by Nick Mulgrew that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Xitsonga
- Written by
- Nick Mulgrew
- Illustrated by
- Wesley van Eeden
- 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
Riendzo Lerikulu ra Xinyenyana is a short illustrated picture book in Xitsonga by Nick Mulgrew, illustrated by Wesley van Eeden. 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 Xitsonga. 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
Xinyenyana a rhandza Xihontlovila. Kambe Xihontlovila yena a ri kwihi? Hiloko Xinyenyana a teka riendzo lerikulu ku ya n’wi lava. Riendzo Lerikulu ra Xinyenyana — Written by Nick Mulgrew; Illustrated by Wesley van Eeden; Designed by Jennifer Jacobs; Edited by…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Xitsonga
- 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 “Riendzo Lerikulu ra Xinyenyana” free to read?
Yes. “Riendzo Lerikulu ra Xinyenyana” 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 “Riendzo Lerikulu ra Xinyenyana” in?
It is written in Xitsonga. Pagine has 56 free children’s books in Xitsonga.
What age is “Riendzo Lerikulu ra Xinyenyana” for?
It is best for ages 2–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Riendzo Lerikulu ra Xinyenyana”?
“Riendzo Lerikulu ra Xinyenyana” was written by Nick Mulgrew and illustrated by Wesley van Eeden.
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Get the free app →Credits: Riendzo Lerikulu ra Xinyenyana — Written by Nick Mulgrew; Illustrated by Wesley van Eeden; Designed by Jennifer Jacobs; Edited by Bongani Kona. Xitsonga. Published by Book Dash (ISBN 978-1-77632-492-7). CC BY 4.0. Source: https://bookdash.org/books/riendzo-lerikulu-ra-xinyenyana/ · Page updated October 2026