PagineM'ebusua
A free picture book in Akan from Global Digital Library
M'ebusua is a picture book in Akan for ages 2–8 that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
📖 Read it free →- Language
- Akan
- 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
M'ebusua is a short illustrated picture book in Akan. 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 Akan. 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
M'ebusua Tandi Jackson Egya nye iyi. Nã nye iyi. Maame nye iyi. Papa nye iyi. Nã nye iyi Egya nye iyi. M'ebusua nye iyi. Ntsease Nsɛmbisa 1 1. Ebɛn edwuma na Maame no reyɛ wͻ mfonyin biara mu? 2. Woana…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Akan
- 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 “M'ebusua” free to read?
Yes. “M'ebusua” 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 “M'ebusua” in?
It is written in Akan. Pagine has 1 free children’s book in Akan.
What age is “M'ebusua” 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: M'ebusua — Global Digital Library, via the Global Digital Library. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://content.digitallibrary.io/ak/book/mebusua/ · Page updated October 2026