Thabo alikuti?
A free picture book in Nyanja from StoryWeaver

Thabo alikuti? is a picture book in Nyanja for ages 2–8 that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Nyanja
- Publisher
- StoryWeaver
- Reading level
- ages 2–8 · preschool, kindergarten to 2nd grade · Leveled reader
- Source
- Global Digital Library
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Thabo alikuti? is a short illustrated picture book in Nyanja. It is written for ages 2–8 and is graded as Leveled reader, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Nyanja. The book comes from the Global Digital Library and is shared under an open CC BY 4.0 licence, which is why it is free to read.
How it begins
Thabo alikuti? Author: Melissa Fagan Illustrator: Ndumiso Nyoni Translator: Agnes N.Singine Nyendwa Ndi tsiku lolemba ndipo banja la Thabo liri kukonzekera zochitika za tsikuli. Amama ali gwiranigwirani. Ataya tiyi pa gome. Nanga Thabo alikuti? Dekhani mtima, Amama. Ababa ali gwiranigwirani.…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Nyanja
- 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 “Thabo alikuti?” free to read?
Yes. “Thabo alikuti?” 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 “Thabo alikuti?” in?
It is written in Nyanja. Pagine has 105 free children’s books in Nyanja.
What age is “Thabo alikuti?” for?
It is best for ages 2–8 (Leveled reader). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
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Get the free app →Credits: Thabo alikuti? — StoryWeaver, via the Global Digital Library. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://content.digitallibrary.io/ny/book/thabo-alikuti/ · Page updated October 2026