Ang Kama ni Mama ug Makmak
A free picture book in Cebuano from Enabling Writers Initiative

Ang Kama ni Mama ug Makmak is a picture book in Cebuano for ages 2–8 that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Cebuano
- Publisher
- Enabling Writers Initiative
- Reading level
- ages 2–8 · preschool, kindergarten to 2nd grade · Leveled reader
- From
- Philippines
- Source
- Global Digital Library
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Ang Kama ni Mama ug Makmak is a short illustrated picture book in Cebuano. It is written for ages 2–8 and is graded as Leveled reader, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Cebuano. The book comes from the Global Digital Library and is shared under an open CC BY 4.0 licence, which is why it is free to read.
How it begins
Front Cover Ang Kama ni Mama ug Makmak Stage 1 (Decodable) CebuanoPrimer 1 Si mama. 2 Si Makmak. 3 Ang Kama ni Mama. 4 Ang kama ni Makmak Title Page Ang Kama ni Mama ug Makmak Sinulat ni: Ivy Shanti…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Cebuano
- Read it aloud first, pointing at the pictures; then let your child “read” the pictures back to you.
- Ask open questions: what happened, how did the character feel, what would you do?
- Growing up with two languages? Talk about the story in whichever language feels easiest — the understanding carries over.
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Frequently asked questions
Is “Ang Kama ni Mama ug Makmak” free to read?
Yes. “Ang Kama ni Mama ug Makmak” is free to read online in Pagine on any phone, tablet or computer — no payment and nothing to download. It is openly licensed (CC BY 4.0).
What language is “Ang Kama ni Mama ug Makmak” in?
It is written in Cebuano. Pagine has 196 free children’s books in Cebuano.
What age is “Ang Kama ni Mama ug Makmak” for?
It is best for ages 2–8 (Leveled reader). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
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Get the free app →Credits: Ang Kama ni Mama ug Makmak — Enabling Writers Initiative, via the Global Digital Library. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://content.digitallibrary.io/ceb/book/ang-kama-ni-mama-ug-makmak/ · Page updated October 2026