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A lion roaring at animals next to the water.

Kutara yiyama Counting animals

Written by Zanele Buthelezi, Thembani Dladla, Clare Verbeek

Illustrated by Rob Owen

Translated by Maria M Dikuua

Language Thimbukushu

Level Level 1

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An elephant near water.

Ndhovu ghofotji kuna kuyenda gha kanwe meyu.

One elephant is going to drink water.


Two giraffes drinking water.

Mvashe dhiwadi kuna kuyenda dhi kanwe meyu.

Two giraffes are going to drink water.


Three buffaloes and four birds near water.

Nyatji dhinne no yinyunyi yinne nayo karo kuna kuyenda yi kanwe meyu.

Three buffaloes and four birds are also going to drink water.


Impalas and warthogs near water.

Mara dhikwoko nongidi kwokofotji kuna kuyenda ku meyu.

Five impalas and six warthogs are walking to the water.


Zebras running to the water.

Mbii kwokowadi kuna kutjirera ku meyu.

Seven zebras are running to the water.


Frogs and fish swimming in water.

Manyudya kwokohatu no thi kwokonne kuna kuyogha mu meyu.

Eight frogs and nine fish are swimming in the water.


A lion roaring at animals next to the water.

Nyime ghofotji kuna kuvuma. Naye kuna kushana gha nwe meyu. Yidye gha yapa nyime?

One lion roars. He also wants to drink. Who is afraid of the lion?


An elephant and lion drinking water.

Ndhovu ghofotji kuna kunwa meyu pofotji no nyime.

One elephant is drinking water with the lion.


Written by: Zanele Buthelezi, Thembani Dladla, Clare Verbeek
Illustrated by: Rob Owen
Translated by: Maria M Dikuua
Language: Thimbukushu
Level: Level 1
Source: Counting animals from African Storybook
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