PagineKa Kusugh
A free picture book in Tiv by Almamy Gnono, Afouchata Coulibaly, Sékou Fofana, Mamadou Diallo
Ka Kusugh is a picture book in Tiv for ages 2–8 by Almamy Gnono, Afouchata Coulibaly, Sékou Fofana, Mamadou Diallo that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Tiv
- Author
- Almamy Gnono, Afouchata Coulibaly, Sékou Fofana, Mamadou Diallo
- Reading level
- ages 2–8 · preschool, kindergarten to 2nd grade
- From
- Nigeria
- Source
- African Storybook
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Ka Kusugh is a short illustrated picture book in Tiv by Almamy Gnono, Afouchata Coulibaly, Sékou Fofana, Mamadou Diallo. It is written for ages 2–8, 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
Almamy Gnono Iti yam er Adamgbe. M ngu anyom puekarahar (12). M ngu hen ya vea ngô'm uvesen, Mama Ashide. Se mba shin Tombo. Ya wase ngu hen kpemnger u ifi u Buruku. Anngbyan u Mama Ashide, Meeme, ka or…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 “Ka Kusugh” free to read?
Yes. “Ka Kusugh” 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 “Ka Kusugh” in?
It is written in Tiv. Pagine has 176 free children’s books in Tiv.
What age is “Ka Kusugh” for?
It is best for ages 2–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Ka Kusugh”?
“Ka Kusugh” was written by Almamy Gnono, Afouchata Coulibaly, Sékou Fofana, Mamadou Diallo.
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Get the free app →Credits: Ka Kusugh — Author: Almamy Gnono, Afouchata Coulibaly, Sékou Fofana, Mamadou Diallo; Illustration: Kenneth Boyowa Okitikpi. Language: Tiv. Level: First words. © African Storybook Initiative 2024. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=48596 · Page updated October 2026