PagineFace
A free picture book in Igbo by Little Zebra Books
Face is a picture book in Igbo for ages 2–8 by Little Zebra Books that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
📖 Read it free →- Language
- Igbo
- Author
- Little Zebra Books
- 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
Face is a short illustrated picture book in Igbo by Little Zebra Books. 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 Igbo. 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
Anya Ntị Ọnụ Imi Agba Eze Ire Nti Nku anya Ntutu Face — Author: Little Zebra Books; Translation: Ijeoma ukpong; Illustration: Sue Beattie. Language: Igbo. Level: First words. © African Storybook Initiative 2018. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=47339Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Igbo
- 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 “Face” free to read?
Yes. “Face” 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 “Face” in?
It is written in Igbo. Pagine has 49 free children’s books in Igbo.
What age is “Face” for?
It is best for ages 2–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Face”?
“Face” was written by Little Zebra Books.
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Get the free app →Credits: Face — Author: Little Zebra Books; Translation: Ijeoma ukpong; Illustration: Sue Beattie. Language: Igbo. Level: First words. © African Storybook Initiative 2018. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=47339 · Page updated October 2026