PagineUBaba uza ekhaya
A free picture book in South Ndebele by Sewela Langeni
UBaba uza ekhaya is a picture book in South Ndebele for ages 2–8 by Sewela Langeni that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- South Ndebele · isiNdebele
- Written by
- Sewela Langeni
- Illustrated by
- Heleen Steyn van der Merwe
- 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
UBaba uza ekhaya is a short illustrated picture book in South Ndebele by Sewela Langeni, illustrated by Heleen Steyn van der Merwe. 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 South Ndebele. 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
UDali urhabele bonyana uBaba eze ekhaya ngepelaveke. Bazokwenzani nakafikako? UBaba uza ekhaya — Written by Sewela Langeni; Illustrated by Heleen Steyn van der Merwe; Designed by Tammy Adendorff. isiNdebele. Published by Book Dash (ISBN 978-0-948602-40-5). CC BY 4.0. Source: https://bookdash.org/books/ubaba-uza-ekhaya-2/Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in South Ndebele
- 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 “UBaba uza ekhaya” free to read?
Yes. “UBaba uza ekhaya” 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 “UBaba uza ekhaya” in?
It is written in South Ndebele (isiNdebele). Pagine has 69 free children’s books in South Ndebele.
What age is “UBaba uza ekhaya” for?
It is best for ages 2–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “UBaba uza ekhaya”?
“UBaba uza ekhaya” was written by Sewela Langeni and illustrated by Heleen Steyn van der Merwe.
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Get the free app →Credits: UBaba uza ekhaya — Written by Sewela Langeni; Illustrated by Heleen Steyn van der Merwe; Designed by Tammy Adendorff. isiNdebele. Published by Book Dash (ISBN 978-0-948602-40-5). CC BY 4.0. Source: https://bookdash.org/books/ubaba-uza-ekhaya-2/ · Page updated October 2026