Wandayase omutiti omukara

Name: Wandayase omutiti omukara
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Author: Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

A free picture book in Lubukusu by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Cover of Wandayase omutiti omukara, a Lubukusu picture book

Wandayase omutiti omukara is a picture book in Lubukusu for ages 2–8 by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.

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Language: Lubukusu
Written by: Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi
Illustrated by: Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter
Translated by: Ursula Nafula
Reading level: ages 2–8 · preschool, kindergarten to 2nd grade · Level 1 · First words
From: Uganda, Kenya
Source: Global Storybooks
Licence: CC BY-NC 3.0
Price: Free — read online, nothing to download

About this book

Wandayase omutiti omukara is a short illustrated picture book in Lubukusu by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi, illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter and translated by Ursula Nafula. It is written for ages 2–8 (Nursery–Year 1) and is graded as Level 1 · First words, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Lubukusu. The book comes from Global Storybooks and is shared under an open CC BY-NC 3.0 licence, which is why it is free to read. The same story is available in 33 other languages — handy for bilingual families and classrooms (see below).

How it begins

Ninyokha nabwana kumulilo. Nakhasia kamechi. Nasaka chikhu. Nayusia muningilo. Neyao asi. Nasinga chisaani. Sikila sina nekhalabana lukani… … ne wandayase kenyaa busa. Wandayase omutiti omukara — Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi; Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter;…

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

This story in other languages

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

Reading together in Lubukusu

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 “Wandayase omutiti omukara” free to read?

Yes. “Wandayase omutiti omukara” 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-NC 3.0).

What language is “Wandayase omutiti omukara” in?

It is written in Lubukusu. Pagine has 10 free children’s books in Lubukusu.

What age is “Wandayase omutiti omukara” for?

It is best for ages 2–8 (Level 1 · First words). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.

Is “Wandayase omutiti omukara” available in other languages?

Yes — the same story is in English, Kiswahili, Kikamba, Kimaasai, Turkana, Somali and more.

Who wrote “Wandayase omutiti omukara”?

“Wandayase omutiti omukara” was written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi and illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter; the Lubukusu translation is by Ursula Nafula.

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Credits: Wandayase omutiti omukara — Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi; Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter; Translated by Ursula Nafula. Lubukusu, Level 1. From Global Storybooks (global-asp.github.io/storybooks-uganda), originally from the African Storybook (https://africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=2896). CC BY-NC 3.0. · Page updated October 2026