Inima Saa Sha Tar: I ii Un Ga
A free picture book in Tiv by Taiwo Ẹhinẹni

Inima Saa Sha Tar: I ii Un Ga is a picture book in Tiv for ages 5–8 by Taiwo Ẹhinẹni that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Tiv
- Author
- Taiwo Ẹhinẹni
- Reading level
- ages 5–8 · kindergarten to 2nd grade
- From
- Nigeria
- Source
- African Storybook
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Inima Saa Sha Tar: I ii Un Ga is a short illustrated picture book in Tiv by Taiwo Ẹhinẹni. It is written for ages 5–8, 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
Inima Gbenda yav uange ken iyough na. Or mom lu u nengen sha a na ga. Tso Inima Gbenda kpe ken iyough. Mbawandor a na kaa er, "Inima Gbenda Kpe. Se za or anterev nav ve va ii un." Mbawandor…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 “Inima Saa Sha Tar: I ii Un Ga” free to read?
Yes. “Inima Saa Sha Tar: I ii Un Ga” 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 “Inima Saa Sha Tar: I ii Un Ga” in?
It is written in Tiv. Pagine has 176 free children’s books in Tiv.
What age is “Inima Saa Sha Tar: I ii Un Ga” for?
It is best for ages 5–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Inima Saa Sha Tar: I ii Un Ga”?
“Inima Saa Sha Tar: I ii Un Ga” was written by Taiwo Ẹhinẹni.
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Get the free app →Credits: Inima Saa Sha Tar: I ii Un Ga — Author: Taiwo Ẹhinẹni; Translation: Terkule Aorabee; Illustration: Jesse Breytenbach. Language: Tiv. Level: First sentences. © African Storybook Initiative 2016. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=23858 · Page updated October 2026