Tshimange Tshanga

Tshimange Tshanga · Ṱanganani na tshimange tshanga tshavhuḓi tsha muvhala mutswuku, tshi re na mabofulo a leluwaho na maledzhe malapfu.

A Grade 1 first reader in Tshivenḓa that meets a soft ginger cat and watches her jump climb and drink her milk, in mother tongue. Eight illustrated spreads — "Hetshi ndi tshimange tshanga." "Tshimange tshanga tshi a fhufha." "Ndi a funa tshimange tshanga!" — pair pet vocabulary with animal action verbs and observation.

What's inside 8 illustrated story pages in Tshivenḓa · Sight words: tshimange, fhufha, mafhi · Phonics focus: the 'tsh' sound in tshimange · Pre-reading prompt

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