Ikav Mbi Yôron man Yan Iwer
A free picture book in Tiv by Terkule man Terhemen Aorabee Gagajav

Ikav Mbi Yôron man Yan Iwer is a picture book in Tiv for ages 5–11 by Terkule man Terhemen Aorabee Gagajav that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Tiv
- Author
- Terkule man Terhemen Aorabee Gagajav
- Reading level
- ages 5–11 · kindergarten to 2nd grade, 3rd to 5th grade
- From
- Nigeria
- Source
- African Storybook
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Ikav Mbi Yôron man Yan Iwer is a short illustrated picture book in Tiv by Terkule man Terhemen Aorabee Gagajav. It is written for ages 5–11, 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
Tsuwa ka ikyagh ki jiir iue amin. Ka vea lu nongu yô, i yila er atsuwa. Ngise la Tiv eren gbaiyol a atsuwa a nyaa tseer. Genger hembe doon shin tsuwa u nyaa. Kucha ka ikyagh ki haan zar kwaghman…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 “Ikav Mbi Yôron man Yan Iwer” free to read?
Yes. “Ikav Mbi Yôron man Yan Iwer” 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 “Ikav Mbi Yôron man Yan Iwer” in?
It is written in Tiv. Pagine has 176 free children’s books in Tiv.
What age is “Ikav Mbi Yôron man Yan Iwer” for?
It is best for ages 5–11. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Ikav Mbi Yôron man Yan Iwer”?
“Ikav Mbi Yôron man Yan Iwer” was written by Terkule man Terhemen Aorabee Gagajav.
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Get the free app →Credits: Ikav Mbi Yôron man Yan Iwer — Author: Terkule man Terhemen Aorabee Gagajav; Illustration: Terkule Aorabee. Language: Tiv. Level: First paragraphs. © African Storybook Initiative 2019. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=33760 · Page updated October 2026