PagineTumbili Mdogo na Samaki
A free picture book in Kiswahili (Kenya) from StoryWeaver
Tumbili Mdogo na Samaki is a picture book in Kiswahili (Kenya) for ages 2–8 that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Kiswahili (Kenya)
- Publisher
- StoryWeaver
- Reading level
- ages 2–8 · preschool, kindergarten to 2nd grade · Leveled reader
- From
- Kenya
- Source
- Global Digital Library
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Tumbili Mdogo na Samaki is a short illustrated picture book in Kiswahili (Kenya). 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 Kiswahili (Kenya). 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
Tumbili Mdogo na Samaki Mwandishi: Nguon Sakal Mchoraji: Seng Visal Mtafsiri: Ulatus Siku moja asubuhi, tumbili mdogo alikuwa anacheza kwenye mti wakati mama yake anachuma matunda. Tumbili mdogo alikuwa anachuma majani. Alikuwa amefurahi. Alichuma majani yote kwenye tawi moja, kisha…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Kiswahili (Kenya)
- 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 “Tumbili Mdogo na Samaki” free to read?
Yes. “Tumbili Mdogo na Samaki” 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 “Tumbili Mdogo na Samaki” in?
It is written in Kiswahili (Kenya). Pagine has 100 free children’s books in Kiswahili (Kenya).
What age is “Tumbili Mdogo na Samaki” 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: Tumbili Mdogo na Samaki — StoryWeaver, via the Global Digital Library. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://content.digitallibrary.io/sw-ke/book/tumbili-mdogo-na-samaki/ · Page updated October 2026