PagineUzanele Ubona Izinombolo
A free picture book in Zulu by Laura de Lange
Uzanele Ubona Izinombolo is a picture book in Zulu for ages 2–8 by Laura de Lange that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Zulu · isiZulu
- Written by
- Laura de Lange
- Illustrated by
- Hanrie Coetzee
- 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
Uzanele Ubona Izinombolo is a short illustrated picture book in Zulu by Laura de Lange, illustrated by Hanrie Coetzee. 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 Zulu. 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
Kukhona izinombolo yonke indawo, kodwa uZanele akakwazi ukuzibona. Uzanele Ubona Izinombolo — Written by Laura de Lange; Illustrated by Hanrie Coetzee; Designed by Arthur Attwell; Edited by Catherine Parkinson. isiZulu. Published by Book Dash (ISBN 978-1-77623-084-6). CC BY 4.0. Source:…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Zulu
- 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 “Uzanele Ubona Izinombolo” free to read?
Yes. “Uzanele Ubona Izinombolo” 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 “Uzanele Ubona Izinombolo” in?
It is written in Zulu (isiZulu). Pagine has 145 free children’s books in Zulu.
What age is “Uzanele Ubona Izinombolo” for?
It is best for ages 2–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Uzanele Ubona Izinombolo”?
“Uzanele Ubona Izinombolo” was written by Laura de Lange and illustrated by Hanrie Coetzee.
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Get the free app →Credits: Uzanele Ubona Izinombolo — Written by Laura de Lange; Illustrated by Hanrie Coetzee; Designed by Arthur Attwell; Edited by Catherine Parkinson. isiZulu. Published by Book Dash (ISBN 978-1-77623-084-6). CC BY 4.0. Source: https://bookdash.org/books/uzanele-ubona-izinombolo/ · Page updated October 2026