Iyangeduen man Iyangemiren
A free picture book in Tiv by Mimi Werna

Iyangeduen man Iyangemiren is a picture book in Tiv for ages 5–8 by Mimi Werna that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Tiv
- Author
- Mimi Werna
- 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
Iyangeduen man Iyangemiren is a short illustrated picture book in Tiv by Mimi Werna. 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
Iyange due sha ka la. Sha shei i m ungwa ikegh a tongo sha mdue u iyange la. Iyange zende kaa ki tembe u Terfa e ilu yolun kwagh u yan u pepe la. Ihuma e bier man akpukpa dondo…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 “Iyangeduen man Iyangemiren” free to read?
Yes. “Iyangeduen man Iyangemiren” 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 “Iyangeduen man Iyangemiren” in?
It is written in Tiv. Pagine has 176 free children’s books in Tiv.
What age is “Iyangeduen man Iyangemiren” for?
It is best for ages 5–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Iyangeduen man Iyangemiren”?
“Iyangeduen man Iyangemiren” was written by Mimi Werna.
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Get the free app →Credits: Iyangeduen man Iyangemiren — Author: Mimi Werna; Translation: Mimi Werna; Illustration: Joe Werna. Language: Tiv. Level: First sentences. © African Storybook Initiative 2019. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=32465 · Page updated October 2026