Hi Ira Puang Takut
A free picture book in Dayak Maanyan (Central Kalimantan) from Global Digital Library

Hi Ira Puang Takut is a picture book in Dayak Maanyan (Central Kalimantan) for ages 8–11 that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Dayak Maanyan (Central Kalimantan)
- Publisher
- Global Digital Library
- Reading level
- ages 8–11 · 3rd to 5th grade · Leveled reader
- Source
- Global Digital Library
- Licence
- CC BY NC SA 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Hi Ira Puang Takut is a short illustrated picture book in Dayak Maanyan (Central Kalimantan). It is written for ages 8–11 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 Dayak Maanyan (Central Kalimantan). The book comes from the Global Digital Library and is shared under an open CC BY NC SA 4.0 licence, which is why it is free to read.
How it begins
Dina Novita Tuasuun Hi Ira ngarungkum tangan inehni. Rumah sakit tantau makatatakut umak hanye. "Udi yina, takam nguta piza angneh, Neh?" eau Ira bagamat. Naan rama ulun puang hanye kataru hang rumah sakit. Hene teka here bapama jas mahilak. "U,…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY NC SA 4.0).
Reading together in Dayak Maanyan (Central Kalimantan)
- 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 Ira Puang Takut” free to read?
Yes. “Hi Ira Puang Takut” 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 NC SA 4.0).
What language is “Hi Ira Puang Takut” in?
It is written in Dayak Maanyan (Central Kalimantan). Pagine has 12 free children’s books in Dayak Maanyan (Central Kalimantan).
What age is “Hi Ira Puang Takut” for?
It is best for ages 8–11 (Leveled reader). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
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Get the free app →Credits: Hi Ira Puang Takut — Global Digital Library, via the Global Digital Library. CC BY NC SA 4.0. Source: https://content.digitallibrary.io/mhy/book/hi-ira-puang-takut/ · Page updated October 2026