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A free picture book in Tiv by Zandile Malaza
Ishimatsoghor I Phumelele is a picture book in Tiv for ages 5–11 by Zandile Malaza that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
📖 Read it free →- Language
- Tiv
- Author
- Zandile Malaza
- 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
Ishimatsoghor I Phumelele is a short illustrated picture book in Tiv by Zandile Malaza. 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
Phumelele lu gumkwase hen tsombor u ican lu heregh kpishi yô. Lu vea tsombor na hen zongo u Celani. Gbenda gema lu môm tseegh u nyôron man duen ken zongo u Celani la. Zege kon ne lu dondo a gar…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 “Ishimatsoghor I Phumelele” free to read?
Yes. “Ishimatsoghor I Phumelele” 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 “Ishimatsoghor I Phumelele” in?
It is written in Tiv. Pagine has 176 free children’s books in Tiv.
What age is “Ishimatsoghor I Phumelele” for?
It is best for ages 5–11. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Ishimatsoghor I Phumelele”?
“Ishimatsoghor I Phumelele” was written by Zandile Malaza.
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Get the free app →Credits: Ishimatsoghor I Phumelele — Author: Zandile Malaza; Translation: Msughter Chekwa; Illustration: Simon Mokoena. Language: Tiv. Level: First paragraphs. © African Storybook Initiative 2023. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=48940 · Page updated October 2026