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A free picture book in Tiv by Joyce Terumbur Dankaro
Igbyôndo Ityo is a picture book in Tiv for ages 8–11 by Joyce Terumbur Dankaro that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Tiv
- Author
- Joyce Terumbur Dankaro
- 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
Igbyôndo Ityo is a short illustrated picture book in Tiv by Joyce Terumbur Dankaro. 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
Yashim lu or-tato u fan ikyôr kpishi. Banen ken toho ga. Keren inyam karen kpaa ga. A ker gbuuka, a hôn ikyar, a nyôr ken bar kpaa. A hembe swém man amôndo. Ijen shin imyura Vea kôron un yô, 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 “Igbyôndo Ityo” free to read?
Yes. “Igbyôndo Ityo” 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 “Igbyôndo Ityo” in?
It is written in Tiv. Pagine has 176 free children’s books in Tiv.
What age is “Igbyôndo Ityo” for?
It is best for ages 8–11. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Igbyôndo Ityo”?
“Igbyôndo Ityo” was written by Joyce Terumbur Dankaro.
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Get the free app →Credits: Igbyôndo Ityo — Author: Joyce Terumbur Dankaro; Illustration: Isaac Terzungwe Dankaro. Language: Tiv. Level: Longer paragraphs. © African Storybook Initiative 2022. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=39502 · Page updated October 2026