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Two girls playing.

Maikuto Feelings

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Kathy Arbuckle, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Christabel Songiso, Akombelwa Muyangana

Read by Chrispin Musweu, Margaret Wamuwi Sililo

Language siLozi

Level Level 1

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A girl holding her hand on her heart.

Pilu yaka inani maikuto amañata.

My heart feels a lot of things.


A woman sitting surrounded by children.

Niikutwa tabo bokuku haba lukandekela makande manzibwana.

I feel happy when my granny tells us stories in the evening.


Two girls playing.

Niikutwa bukuba hani bapala ni mulikanaka.

I feel silly when I play with my friend.


A man holding an empty wallet and a girl standing next to him.

Niikutwanga bumaswe bondate hababulela kuli habana masheleñi.

I feel bad when my dad says he does not have money.


A girl hugging a woman.

Niikutwa kulatiwa boma habani kumatela.

I feel loved when my mom gives me a hug.


Written by: Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi
Illustrated by: Kathy Arbuckle, Ingrid Schechter
Translated by: Christabel Songiso, Akombelwa Muyangana
Read by: Chrispin Musweu, Margaret Wamuwi Sililo
Language: siLozi
Level: Level 1
Source: Feelings from African Storybook
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