PagineTada Kǝmagǝnne Laa Jauro Ndoroma
A free picture book in Kanuri by Judith Baker, Lorato Trok
Tada Kǝmagǝnne Laa Jauro Ndoroma is a picture book in Kanuri for ages 5–8 by Judith Baker, Lorato Trok that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Kanuri
- Author
- Judith Baker, Lorato Trok
- Reading level
- ages 5–8 · kindergarten to 2nd grade
- From
- Nigeria
- Source
- African Storybook
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Tada Kǝmagǝnne Laa Jauro Ndoroma is a short illustrated picture book in Kanuri by Judith Baker, Lorato Trok. It is written for ages 5–8, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Kanuri. The book comes from the African Storybook and is shared under an open CC BY 4.0 licence, which is why it is free to read.
How it begins
Judith Baker Wundu yaye nojǝna kǝmagǝn kinja jauro kuruwuaro. Kuren kinja kǝmagǝnne kura ye kori ye. Kamar suno dawu fǝkkanjuyen gai. Yim laa tada kǝmagǝnne ndoroma laa katambo. Lǝman fi yayero koro cǝddi. Kaɍimo karaayea ajapken. "Awiro daunǝm kuruwudǝ?" yeno.…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Kanuri
- 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 “Tada Kǝmagǝnne Laa Jauro Ndoroma” free to read?
Yes. “Tada Kǝmagǝnne Laa Jauro Ndoroma” 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 “Tada Kǝmagǝnne Laa Jauro Ndoroma” in?
It is written in Kanuri. Pagine has 33 free children’s books in Kanuri.
What age is “Tada Kǝmagǝnne Laa Jauro Ndoroma” for?
It is best for ages 5–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Tada Kǝmagǝnne Laa Jauro Ndoroma”?
“Tada Kǝmagǝnne Laa Jauro Ndoroma” was written by Judith Baker, Lorato Trok.
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Get the free app →Credits: Tada Kǝmagǝnne Laa Jauro Ndoroma — Author: Judith Baker, Lorato Trok; Translation: Plan Niger - Projet NECS - Usaid; Illustration: Wiehan de Jager. Language: Kanuri. Level: First sentences. © African Storybook Initiative 2014. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=10044 · Page updated October 2026