PagineHi Dante tan Hi Mark
A free picture book in Kalanguya from Enabling Writers Initiative
Hi Dante tan Hi Mark is a picture book in Kalanguya for ages 2–8 that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
📖 Read it free →- Language
- Kalanguya
- 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
Hi Dante tan Hi Mark is a short illustrated picture book in Kalanguya. 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 Kalanguya. 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
Hi Dante tan hi Mark Level 5 (Grade 2) KalanguyaStory Book Deskripsyon ni Libro: Hiiya a libro men ihtolya ni titit hod Dante nen Mark. Listaan ni Letra: a, i, m, n, k, o, t, e, y, ay, ey, oy,…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Kalanguya
- 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 “Hi Dante tan Hi Mark” free to read?
Yes. “Hi Dante tan Hi Mark” 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 “Hi Dante tan Hi Mark” in?
It is written in Kalanguya. Pagine has 194 free children’s books in Kalanguya.
What age is “Hi Dante tan Hi Mark” 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: Hi Dante tan Hi Mark — Enabling Writers Initiative, via the Global Digital Library. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://content.digitallibrary.io/kak/book/hi-dante-tan-hi-mark/ · Page updated October 2026