PagineM Soo Akô
A free picture book in Tiv by Gertrude Kobusinge, Kirrisa Robert, Tusingwire Angel
M Soo Akô is a picture book in Tiv for ages 5–8 by Gertrude Kobusinge, Kirrisa Robert, Tusingwire Angel that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Tiv
- Author
- Gertrude Kobusinge, Kirrisa Robert, Tusingwire Angel
- 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
M Soo Akô is a short illustrated picture book in Tiv by Gertrude Kobusinge, Kirrisa Robert, Tusingwire Angel. 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
Gertrude Kobusinge M soo akô. Kasua u a kar la m za ken ikyô I Kibale. M nenge a ikon kpishi. M nenge a Tur, Gbaaye, Ivile man Haa. M nenge a ijombo, ikya man ibagu. M nenge a inyon…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 “M Soo Akô” free to read?
Yes. “M Soo Akô” 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 Soo Akô” in?
It is written in Tiv. Pagine has 176 free children’s books in Tiv.
What age is “M Soo Akô” for?
It is best for ages 5–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “M Soo Akô”?
“M Soo Akô” was written by Gertrude Kobusinge, Kirrisa Robert, Tusingwire Angel.
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Get the free app →Credits: M Soo Akô — Author: Gertrude Kobusinge, Kirrisa Robert, Tusingwire Angel; Translation: Terkule Aorabee; Illustration: Rob Owen. Language: Tiv. Level: First sentences. © African Storybook Initiative 2015. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=32803 · Page updated October 2026