Mmbwa Yanga

Mmbwa Yanga · Ṱanganani na mmbwa yanga ya setsuvhuru yau ṱuṱuwedza i funaho u tamba.

A Grade 1 first reader in Tshivenḓa that introduces a friendly playful dog and the care a small reader gives a favourite pet, in mother tongue. Eight illustrated spreads — "Iyi ndi mmbwa yanga." "Mmbwa yanga i a gidima." "Ndi a funa mmbwa yanga!" — pair pet vocabulary with caring action verbs and animal naming.

What's inside 8 illustrated story pages in Tshivenḓa · Sight words: mmbwa, tamba, tshipuka · Phonics focus: the 'mm' sound in mmbwa · Pre-reading prompt

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