PagineKura nen se Mkôngom
A free picture book in Tiv by Candiru Enzikuru Mary
Kura nen se Mkôngom is a picture book in Tiv for ages 5–8 by Candiru Enzikuru Mary that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Tiv
- Author
- Candiru Enzikuru Mary
- 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
Kura nen se Mkôngom is a short illustrated picture book in Tiv by Candiru Enzikuru Mary. 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 igen, Begha Utagi, Tor u mbanyam yila mbanyam cica mzough. A soo er vea er mhen sha igbinda i kuran mkôngom vev. Mbanyam zua akum akum tsô Begha Utagi, Tor yôô ahuan. Tsô Begha Utagi kaa er, "Ver nen…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 “Kura nen se Mkôngom” free to read?
Yes. “Kura nen se Mkôngom” 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 “Kura nen se Mkôngom” in?
It is written in Tiv. Pagine has 176 free children’s books in Tiv.
What age is “Kura nen se Mkôngom” for?
It is best for ages 5–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Kura nen se Mkôngom”?
“Kura nen se Mkôngom” was written by Candiru Enzikuru Mary.
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Get the free app →Credits: Kura nen se Mkôngom — Author: Candiru Enzikuru Mary; Translation: Terkule Aorabee; Illustration: Rob Owen. Language: Tiv. Level: First sentences. © African Storybook Initiative 2016. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=32802 · Page updated October 2026