PagineEr i hii man Gberanger a zoo a anger na yô
A free picture book in Tiv by Jaco Jacobs
Er i hii man Gberanger a zoo a anger na yô is a picture book in Tiv for ages 2–8 by Jaco Jacobs that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Tiv
- Author
- Jaco Jacobs
- Reading level
- ages 2–8 · preschool, kindergarten to 2nd grade
- From
- Nigeria
- Source
- African Storybook
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Er i hii man Gberanger a zoo a anger na yô is a short illustrated picture book in Tiv by Jaco Jacobs. It is written for ages 2–8, 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
Ngise ngise la, Gberanger lu kwavyologh pupuu seghsegh; hen shie la ijen gema gba kpishi. Iuer kar kpishi man wura nôô ga. Toho hingir zunguluu, ahu ndoor sha ikyon cii, iagh uma cica. Ikyuran, Igyotoho man Gberanger mogh yem zende…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 “Er i hii man Gberanger a zoo a anger na yô” free to read?
Yes. “Er i hii man Gberanger a zoo a anger na yô” 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 “Er i hii man Gberanger a zoo a anger na yô” in?
It is written in Tiv. Pagine has 176 free children’s books in Tiv.
What age is “Er i hii man Gberanger a zoo a anger na yô” for?
It is best for ages 2–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Er i hii man Gberanger a zoo a anger na yô”?
“Er i hii man Gberanger a zoo a anger na yô” was written by Jaco Jacobs.
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Get the free app →Credits: Er i hii man Gberanger a zoo a anger na yô — Author: Jaco Jacobs; Translation: Msughter Chekwa; Illustration: Stephen Wallace. Language: Tiv. Level: Read aloud. © Lapa 2016. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=49091 · Page updated October 2026