PagineKiundu lu or u wan huwa
A free picture book in Tiv by Mutugi Kamundi
Kiundu lu or u wan huwa is a picture book in Tiv for ages 5–11 by Mutugi Kamundi that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Tiv
- Author
- Mutugi Kamundi
- 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
Kiundu lu or u wan huwa is a short illustrated picture book in Tiv by Mutugi Kamundi. 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
A long time ago, in the village of Nyamani, there lived a man known as Kiundu. Kiundu liked to eat very much. He especially liked to eat meat. One day, the chief of the village invited all the villagers to…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 “Kiundu lu or u wan huwa” free to read?
Yes. “Kiundu lu or u wan huwa” 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 “Kiundu lu or u wan huwa” in?
It is written in Tiv. Pagine has 176 free children’s books in Tiv.
What age is “Kiundu lu or u wan huwa” for?
It is best for ages 5–11. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Kiundu lu or u wan huwa”?
“Kiundu lu or u wan huwa” was written by Mutugi Kamundi.
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Get the free app →Credits: Kiundu lu or u wan huwa — Author: Mutugi Kamundi; Translation: Msughter Chekwa; Illustration: Alex Zablon. Language: Tiv. Level: First paragraphs. © African Storybook Initiative 2014. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=49017 · Page updated October 2026