Inja Yami

Inja Yami · Hlangana nenja yami enzotho enobungani, enoboya ethanda ukudlala.

A Grade 1 first reader in isiNdebele that introduces a friendly playful dog and the care a small reader gives a favourite pet, in mother tongue. Eight illustrated spreads — "Le yinja yami." "Inja yami iyagijima." "Ngiyayithanda inja yami!" — pair pet vocabulary with caring action verbs and animal naming.

What's inside 8 illustrated story pages in isiNdebele · Sight words: inja, dlala, isilwana · Phonics focus: the 'dl' sound in dlala · Pre-reading prompt

Why Vernac Books Reviewed by native speakers and curriculum specialists. CAPS-aligned for the Foundation Phase. Built so your child sees themselves on the page.

Reading level: Grade 1, Term 3 · Ages 5-7