PagineElla man Kon u nan mkáv
A free picture book in Tiv by Nneoma Ejeagba
Ella man Kon u nan mkáv is a picture book in Tiv for ages 8–11 by Nneoma Ejeagba that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Tiv
- Author
- Nneoma Ejeagba
- Reading level
- ages 8–11 · 3rd to 5th grade
- From
- Nigeria
- Source
- African Storybook
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Ella man Kon u nan mkáv is a short illustrated picture book in Tiv by Nneoma Ejeagba. It is written for ages 8–11, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Tiv. The book comes from the African Storybook and is shared under an open CC BY 4.0 licence, which is why it is free to read.
How it begins
Ken gar u vesen ugen, wankwase u doonashe ugen lu, i yilan iti na er Ella. A tav kpishi, lu il dindee, ice na i sha ityo kpa ile ashe. Lu ashe pevelaa. Ella kungu anyi ken zwa seghsegh. A…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Tiv
- 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 “Ella man Kon u nan mkáv” free to read?
Yes. “Ella man Kon u nan mkáv” 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 “Ella man Kon u nan mkáv” in?
It is written in Tiv. Pagine has 176 free children’s books in Tiv.
What age is “Ella man Kon u nan mkáv” for?
It is best for ages 8–11. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Ella man Kon u nan mkáv”?
“Ella man Kon u nan mkáv” was written by Nneoma Ejeagba.
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Get the free app →Credits: Ella man Kon u nan mkáv — Author: Nneoma Ejeagba; Translation: Terkule Aorabee; Illustration: Nneoma Ejeagba. Language: Tiv. Level: Longer paragraphs. © African Storybook Initiative 2024. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=49195 · Page updated October 2026