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A man fire breathing, holding two sticks lit with fire.

Da’a Fire

Written by Deborah Namugosa, Beatrice Nabune, Alison Tukei, Rose Sabano

Illustrated by Rob Owen

Translated by Sylvia Fernandu

Read by Cwi Debe, Gǂkao J. B. Kxao, Kaqece Khallie N!ani, Kileni A. Fernando, Sylvia Fernandu, Tsemkxao Cwi

Language Ju|’hoansi

Level Level 1

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A boy blowing onto a small fire and another boy pointing to the fire.

Se da’a!

Look, fire!


A forest on fire and deer running away.

Da’a ku’u.

Fire burns.


A cooking pot on a campfire next to a bowl and spoon.

Da’a nǀoan.

Fire cooks.


Five people standing around a campfire keeping warm.

Da’a ǀ’an ǁ’un.

Fire gives warmth.


A house at nighttime with the lights on inside.

Da’a ǀ’an ǁ’an.

Fire gives light.


A man fire breathing, holding two sticks lit with fire.

Se da’a!

Look, fire!


A family chatting in their lounge with the fire lit.

Da’a jan.

Fire is wonderful.


Fire burning small huts, and people and animals escaping.

Te hi kxae gǀaoh.

And it is powerful.


Written by: Deborah Namugosa, Beatrice Nabune, Alison Tukei, Rose Sabano
Illustrated by: Rob Owen
Translated by: Sylvia Fernandu
Read by: Cwi Debe, Gǂkao J. B. Kxao, Kaqece Khallie N!ani, Kileni A. Fernando, Sylvia Fernandu, Tsemkxao Cwi
Language: Ju|’hoansi
Level: Level 1
Source: Fire from African Storybook
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