PagineKichingrok
A free picture book in Tripura (Kokborok) from African Storybook
Kichingrok is a picture book in Tripura (Kokborok) for ages 2–8 that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
📖 Read it free →- Language
- Tripura (Kokborok)
- Publisher
- African Storybook
- Reading level
- ages 2–8 · preschool, kindergarten to 2nd grade · Leveled reader
- Source
- Global Digital Library
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Kichingrok is a short illustrated picture book in Tripura (Kokborok). It is written for ages 2–8 and is graded as Leveled reader, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Tripura (Kokborok). The book comes from the Global Digital Library and is shared under an open CC BY 4.0 licence, which is why it is free to read.
How it begins
Kiching Suinai: Zimbili Dlamini, Hlengiwe Zondi Mangpili taknai: Catherine Groenewald African Storybook Initiative Ani bumung Simo. Ani kiching kaibrwi tongo. Bokni bumung Zizo, Lele, Sisa akhai Ayanda. Ani aphak Zizo bol thungni hamjago. Ani aphak Lele twi yoknani hamjago. Ani…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Tripura (Kokborok)
- 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 “Kichingrok” free to read?
Yes. “Kichingrok” 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 “Kichingrok” in?
It is written in Tripura (Kokborok). Pagine has 19 free children’s books in Tripura (Kokborok).
What age is “Kichingrok” for?
It is best for ages 2–8 (Leveled reader). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
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Get the free app →Credits: Kichingrok — African Storybook, via the Global Digital Library. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://content.digitallibrary.io/trp/book/kichingrok/ · Page updated October 2026