PagineSiku ro Saseka
A free picture book in Xitsonga by Elana Bregin
Siku ro Saseka is a picture book in Xitsonga for ages 2–8 by Elana Bregin that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Xitsonga
- Written by
- Elana Bregin
- Illustrated by
- Lindy Pelzl
- 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
Siku ro Saseka is a short illustrated picture book in Xitsonga by Elana Bregin, illustrated by Lindy Pelzl. 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
“Siku lerinene ro saseka,” ku vula Manana. “Pfuka Nyiko…” Siku ro Saseka — Written by Elana Bregin; Illustrated by Lindy Pelzl; Designed by Raeesah Vawda. Xitsonga. Published by Book Dash (ISBN 978-1-928377-00-9). CC BY 4.0. Source: https://bookdash.org/books/siku-ro-saseka/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 “Siku ro Saseka” free to read?
Yes. “Siku ro Saseka” 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 “Siku ro Saseka” in?
It is written in Xitsonga. Pagine has 56 free children’s books in Xitsonga.
What age is “Siku ro Saseka” for?
It is best for ages 2–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Siku ro Saseka”?
“Siku ro Saseka” was written by Elana Bregin and illustrated by Lindy Pelzl.
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Get the free app →Credits: Siku ro Saseka — Written by Elana Bregin; Illustrated by Lindy Pelzl; Designed by Raeesah Vawda. Xitsonga. Published by Book Dash (ISBN 978-1-928377-00-9). CC BY 4.0. Source: https://bookdash.org/books/siku-ro-saseka/ · Page updated October 2026