PagineIkpyu-ikpyu Ikyegh i kpiligh-iyol
A free picture book in Tiv by Nozizwe Herero
Ikpyu-ikpyu Ikyegh i kpiligh-iyol is a picture book in Tiv for ages 8–11 by Nozizwe Herero that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
📖 Read it free →- Language
- Tiv
- Author
- Nozizwe Herero
- 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
Ikpyu-ikpyu Ikyegh i kpiligh-iyol is a short illustrated picture book in Tiv by Nozizwe Herero. 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
Ngise ansule u kpeghee lu hen wan-gar u kiriki. Wan ikyegh lu her i yilan un er Ikpyu-ikpyu. Ikpyu-ikpyu kaa er, "Zum u me vese yô, msoo u purugh yemen sha abeen ca fiiniin." Mbaikyegh cica cii nande ahan gba…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 “Ikpyu-ikpyu Ikyegh i kpiligh-iyol” free to read?
Yes. “Ikpyu-ikpyu Ikyegh i kpiligh-iyol” 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 “Ikpyu-ikpyu Ikyegh i kpiligh-iyol” in?
It is written in Tiv. Pagine has 176 free children’s books in Tiv.
What age is “Ikpyu-ikpyu Ikyegh i kpiligh-iyol” for?
It is best for ages 8–11. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Ikpyu-ikpyu Ikyegh i kpiligh-iyol”?
“Ikpyu-ikpyu Ikyegh i kpiligh-iyol” was written by Nozizwe Herero.
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Get the free app →Credits: Ikpyu-ikpyu Ikyegh i kpiligh-iyol — Author: Nozizwe Herero; Translation: Terkule Aorabee; Illustration: Siya Masuku. Language: Tiv. Level: Longer paragraphs. © Nozizwe Herero, Siya Masuku, Leona Ingram, Book Dash 2015. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=40196 · Page updated October 2026