Inja Yami

Inja Yami · Hlangana nenja yami lensundvu lenobungani, lenoboya letsandza kudlala.

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

What's inside 8 illustrated story pages in siSwati · Sight words: inja, dlala, silwane · 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