PagineShobi Shobi
A free picture book in Zulu by Mathapelo Mabaso
Shobi Shobi is a picture book in Zulu for ages 2–8 by Mathapelo Mabaso that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
📖 Read it free →- Language
- Zulu · isiZulu
- Written by
- Mathapelo Mabaso
- Illustrated by
- Megan Naudé
- 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
Shobi Shobi is a short illustrated picture book in Zulu by Mathapelo Mabaso, illustrated by Megan Naudé. 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 Zulu. 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
Shibilika nomsundu oshobizayo uthokozele ukuguquguquka okunezimangaliso. Shobi Shobi — Written by Mathapelo Mabaso; Illustrated by Megan Naudé; Designed by Chenél Ferreira; Edited by Robert Plummer. isiZulu. Published by Book Dash (ISBN 978-1-77623-062-4). CC BY 4.0. Source: https://bookdash.org/books/shobi-shobi/Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Zulu
- 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 “Shobi Shobi” free to read?
Yes. “Shobi Shobi” 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 “Shobi Shobi” in?
It is written in Zulu (isiZulu). Pagine has 145 free children’s books in Zulu.
What age is “Shobi Shobi” for?
It is best for ages 2–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Shobi Shobi”?
“Shobi Shobi” was written by Mathapelo Mabaso and illustrated by Megan Naudé.
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Get the free app →Credits: Shobi Shobi — Written by Mathapelo Mabaso; Illustrated by Megan Naudé; Designed by Chenél Ferreira; Edited by Robert Plummer. isiZulu. Published by Book Dash (ISBN 978-1-77623-062-4). CC BY 4.0. Source: https://bookdash.org/books/shobi-shobi/ · Page updated October 2026