PagineLau nauramu baina roho
A free picture book in Hiri Motu from Global Digital Library
Lau nauramu baina roho is a picture book in Hiri Motu for ages 2–8 that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Hiri Motu
- Publisher
- Global Digital Library
- 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
Lau nauramu baina roho is a short illustrated picture book in Hiri Motu. 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 Hiri Motu. 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
Tandi Jackson Lau nauramu baina roho.Mai roho dibamu? Lo, mai dibagu. Mai roho dibamu? Lo, mai dibagu. Mai roho dibamu? Lasi, asi dibagu. Lau roho mai dibagu? Io, lau roho mai dibagu. Henanadai Hereva1. Kekeni be dahaka hereva manumanu ehamaoroa?2.…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Hiri Motu
- 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 “Lau nauramu baina roho” free to read?
Yes. “Lau nauramu baina roho” 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 “Lau nauramu baina roho” in?
It is written in Hiri Motu. Pagine has 32 free children’s books in Hiri Motu.
What age is “Lau nauramu baina roho” 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: Lau nauramu baina roho — Global Digital Library, via the Global Digital Library. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://content.digitallibrary.io/ho/book/lau-nauramu-baina-roho/ · Page updated October 2026