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A free picture book in Dhopadhola by Violet Otieno
Ywomirok Bothi Adhadha is a picture book in Dhopadhola for ages 8–11 by Violet Otieno that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Dhopadhola
- Written by
- Violet Otieno
- Illustrated by
- Catherine Groenewald
- Translated by
- Owino Ogot, Athieno Gertrude
- Reading level
- ages 8–11 · 3rd to 5th grade · Level 4 · Longer paragraphs
- From
- Uganda
- Source
- Global Storybooks
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Ywomirok Bothi Adhadha is a short illustrated picture book in Dhopadhola by Violet Otieno, illustrated by Catherine Groenewald and translated by Owino Ogot, Athieno Gertrude. It is written for ages 8–11 (Grades 3–4) and is graded as Level 4 · Longer paragraphs, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Dhopadhola. The book comes from Global Storybooks and is shared under an open CC BY 4.0 licence, which is why it is free to read. The same story is available in 21 other languages — handy for bilingual families and classrooms (see below).
How it begins
Odongo gi Apiyo jobedo gi ba jo i tindi madwoŋ. Jo bedo ka jo kiyo akiya ywomirok. Ki rupir sikulu i lacego, to rupir jowanya kidho lyewo adha jo. Go bedo yoloka pa jokitoga ger gi nam madwoŋ. Odongo gi…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
This story in other languages
Reading the same story in two languages helps bilingual children connect words they already know. “Ywomirok Bothi Adhadha” is also available in:
- Asante Twi · Kɔsra Wɔn Nanabaa
- Bemba · Cuuti kuli bamaama
- Jamaican Creole · Alidie wid Granmaa
- Kaonde · Moba Akukokoloka na ba Nkambo Babakazhi
- Kichaga · Enda Irikira Mai
- Kiswahili · Likizo kwa bibi
- Lukhonzo · Ekihumuro E’wamukaka
- Lunda · Hakunoka na nkanka wamubanda
- Lunyole · Ohuŋumulira ewa nguhwa
- Luvale · Makumbi akunokha nakhaka waphwevo
- Mauritian Creole · Vakans kot granmer
- Sepedi · Re etela koko
- Somali · Fasaxyadii lala joogay ayeeyo
- Spanish · De vacaciones con la abuela
- Tonga · Mupumuno kuli Baneene
- Tsonga · Ku Endzela Kokwana Wa Xisati Hi Tiholideyi
- Tswana · Nako ya boikhutso le mmemogolo
- Turkana · Akilakin Ata Egolitoe Esukul
- Venda · Holodeyi Na Makhulu
- Xhosa · Ulilitha Noluniko Batyelela Umakhulu Wabo
- Zulu · Umondli Nombali Bavakashela Ugogo Wabo
Reading together in Dhopadhola
- 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 “Ywomirok Bothi Adhadha” free to read?
Yes. “Ywomirok Bothi Adhadha” 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 “Ywomirok Bothi Adhadha” in?
It is written in Dhopadhola. Pagine has 7 free children’s books in Dhopadhola.
What age is “Ywomirok Bothi Adhadha” for?
It is best for ages 8–11 (Level 4 · Longer paragraphs). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Is “Ywomirok Bothi Adhadha” available in other languages?
Yes — the same story is in Turkana, Somali, Zulu, Xhosa, Sepedi, Tswana and more.
Who wrote “Ywomirok Bothi Adhadha”?
“Ywomirok Bothi Adhadha” was written by Violet Otieno and illustrated by Catherine Groenewald; the Dhopadhola translation is by Owino Ogot, Athieno Gertrude.
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Get the free app →Credits: Ywomirok Bothi Adhadha — Written by Violet Otieno; Illustrated by Catherine Groenewald; Translated by Owino Ogot, Athieno Gertrude. Dhopadhola, Level 4. From Global Storybooks (global-asp.github.io/storybooks-uganda), originally from the African Storybook (https://africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=12084). CC BY 4.0. · Page updated October 2026