Wankoko ne Wakamunye

Name: Wankoko ne Wakamunye
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Author: Ann Nduku

A free picture book in Luganda by Ann Nduku

Cover of Wankoko ne Wakamunye, a Luganda picture book

Wankoko ne Wakamunye is a picture book in Luganda for ages 5–11 by Ann Nduku that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.

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Language: Luganda
Written by: Ann Nduku
Illustrated by: Wiehan de Jager
Translated by: Robert Ssebukyu
Reading level: ages 5–11 · kindergarten to 2nd grade, 3rd to 5th grade · Level 3 · First paragraphs
From: Uganda
Source: Global Storybooks
Licence: CC BY 3.0
Price: Free — read online, nothing to download

About this book

Wankoko ne Wakamunye is a short illustrated picture book in Luganda by Ann Nduku, illustrated by Wiehan de Jager and translated by Robert Ssebukyu. It is written for ages 5–11 (Grades 2–3) and is graded as Level 3 · First paragraphs, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Luganda. 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

Edda ennyo, Wankoko ne Wakamunye baabeeranga wamu mirembe n’ebinyonyi ebirala byonna. Buli kimu baakikoleranga wamu. Olwali olwo enjala n’egwa. Kamunye yalina okutambula olugendo luwanvuko okufuna ekyokulya. Yakomawo ng’akooye nnyo. Wakamunye kye yava agamba nti, “Wateekwa okubeera engeri ennyangu ey’okutambula.” Bwe…

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. “Wankoko ne Wakamunye” is also available in:

Reading together in Luganda

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 “Wankoko ne Wakamunye” free to read?

Yes. “Wankoko ne Wakamunye” 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 “Wankoko ne Wakamunye” in?

It is written in Luganda. Pagine has 16 free children’s books in Luganda.

What age is “Wankoko ne Wakamunye” for?

It is best for ages 5–11 (Level 3 · First paragraphs). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.

Is “Wankoko ne Wakamunye” available in other languages?

Yes — the same story is in English, Kiswahili, EkeGusii, Somali, Xhosa, Afrikaans and more.

Who wrote “Wankoko ne Wakamunye”?

“Wankoko ne Wakamunye” was written by Ann Nduku and illustrated by Wiehan de Jager; the Luganda translation is by Robert Ssebukyu.

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Credits: Wankoko ne Wakamunye — Written by Ann Nduku; Illustrated by Wiehan de Jager; Translated by Robert Ssebukyu. Luganda, Level 3. From Global Storybooks (global-asp.github.io/storybooks-uganda), originally from the African Storybook (https://africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=2084). CC BY 3.0. · Page updated October 2026