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A crocodile in water.

Ngandu ghondhara The hungry crocodile

Written by Christian G.

Illustrated by Wiehan de Jager

Translated by Maria M. Dikuua, Servasius M. Ndjunga

Read by Servasius Ndjunga

Language Thimbukushu

Level Level 1

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A crocodile in water.

Pakarire ngandu ghondhara.

Once there was a very hungry crocodile.


A crocodile swimming in water.

Ghashanine yidya ghunyoma thipore. Munyima dhopo…

He searched for food slowly and quietly. And then…


A crocodile jumping out of the water.

Mbakwa! Ngandu ghanakwata!

POW!!! The crocodile strikes!


A crocodile holding a tray of food.

Kutundapo mbadi ghafire ndhara, noghashambererire.

After that he is no longer hungry, and he is happy.


A crocodile disappearing into the water.

Kate apa mboghafa ndhara karo.

Until he gets hungry again.


Written by: Christian G.
Illustrated by: Wiehan de Jager
Translated by: Maria M. Dikuua, Servasius M. Ndjunga
Read by: Servasius Ndjunga
Language: Thimbukushu
Level: Level 1
Source: The hungry crocodile from African Storybook
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