PagineImidaka vẹ Orie
A free picture book in Urhobo by Divine Apedo, Elizabeth Nkrumah, Georgina Abbey
Imidaka vẹ Orie is a picture book in Urhobo for ages 5–11 by Divine Apedo, Elizabeth Nkrumah, Georgina Abbey that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
📖 Read it free →- Language
- Urhobo
- Author
- Divine Apedo, Elizabeth Nkrumah, Georgina Abbey
- 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
Imidaka vẹ Orie is a short illustrated picture book in Urhobo by Divine Apedo, Elizabeth Nkrumah, Georgina Abbey. 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 Urhobo. 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
Divine Apedo Imidaka vẹ Orie — Author: Divine Apedo, Elizabeth Nkrumah, Georgina Abbey; Translation: Peter Omoko; Illustration: Brian Wambi. Language: Urhobo. Level: First paragraphs. © African Storybook Initiative 2017. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=22484Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Urhobo
- 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 “Imidaka vẹ Orie” free to read?
Yes. “Imidaka vẹ Orie” 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 “Imidaka vẹ Orie” in?
It is written in Urhobo. Pagine has 16 free children’s books in Urhobo.
What age is “Imidaka vẹ Orie” for?
It is best for ages 5–11. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Imidaka vẹ Orie”?
“Imidaka vẹ Orie” was written by Divine Apedo, Elizabeth Nkrumah, Georgina Abbey.
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Get the free app →Credits: Imidaka vẹ Orie — Author: Divine Apedo, Elizabeth Nkrumah, Georgina Abbey; Translation: Peter Omoko; Illustration: Brian Wambi. Language: Urhobo. Level: First paragraphs. © African Storybook Initiative 2017. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=22484 · Page updated October 2026