Tingi noongombe

Name: Tingi noongombe
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Author: Ingrid Schechter

A free picture book in Oshindonga by Ingrid Schechter

Cover of Tingi noongombe, a Oshindonga picture book

Tingi noongombe is a picture book in Oshindonga for ages 5–8 by Ingrid Schechter that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.

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Language: Oshindonga
Written by: Ingrid Schechter
Illustrated by: Ingrid Schechter
Translated by: Rachel Nandjembo
Reading level: ages 5–8 · kindergarten to 2nd grade · Level 2 · First sentences
From: Namibia
Source: Global Storybooks
Licence: CC BY 3.0
Price: Free — read online, nothing to download

About this book

Tingi noongombe is a short illustrated picture book in Oshindonga by Ingrid Schechter, illustrated by Ingrid Schechter and translated by Rachel Nandjembo. It is written for ages 5–8 (Grades 1–2) and is graded as Level 2 · First sentences, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Oshindonga. The book comes from Global Storybooks and is shared under an open CC BY 3.0 licence, which is why it is free to read. The same story is available in 27 other languages — handy for bilingual families and classrooms (see below).

How it begins

Tingi oya kala nayinakulu. Yo nayinakulu oya li haa ka litha oongombe dhawo. Esiku limwe opwe ya aakwiita. Aakwiita oya hingi po oongombe. Tingi nayinakulu oya fadhuka po e taa ka holama. Oya holama miihwa sigo uusiku. Aakwiita oya galuka…

Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 3.0).

This story in other languages

Reading the same story in two languages helps bilingual children connect words they already know. “Tingi noongombe” is also available in:

Reading together in Oshindonga

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 “Tingi noongombe” free to read?

Yes. “Tingi noongombe” 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 3.0).

What language is “Tingi noongombe” in?

It is written in Oshindonga. Pagine has 40 free children’s books in Oshindonga.

What age is “Tingi noongombe” for?

It is best for ages 5–8 (Level 2 · First sentences). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.

Is “Tingi noongombe” available in other languages?

Yes — the same story is in English, Nigerian Pidgin, Kiswahili, Somali, Zulu, Xhosa and more.

Who wrote “Tingi noongombe”?

“Tingi noongombe” was written by Ingrid Schechter and illustrated by Ingrid Schechter; the Oshindonga translation is by Rachel Nandjembo.

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Credits: Tingi noongombe — Written by Ingrid Schechter; Illustrated by Ingrid Schechter; Translated by Rachel Nandjembo; Read by Rachel Nandjembo. Oshindonga, Level 2. From Global Storybooks (storybooksnamibia.net), originally from the African Storybook (https://africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=7441). CC BY 3.0. · Page updated October 2026