Maeh, Makei Buwuh

A free picture book in Kerinci (Jambi) from Global Digital Library

Maeh, Makei Buwuh is a picture book in Kerinci (Jambi) for ages 5–8 that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.

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Language

Kerinci (Jambi)

Publisher

Global Digital Library

Reading level

ages 5–8 · 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

Maeh, Makei Buwuh is a short illustrated picture book in Kerinci (Jambi). It is written for ages 5–8 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 Kerinci (Jambi). 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

Ayo, Makan Buah! Alfredo de Jesus Lopes Faiq anuk ngan padek nyan. Sutuw ahi, Faiq pgi kapasa ngan Mak jugeu ngan kanti-kantinyo. Nyo bajalei ka pasa. Pasa tuh parak ngan umahnyo. Tibei kapasa, Mak mageih kipeng ka Faiq ngan kanti-kantinyo.…

Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).

Reading together in Kerinci (Jambi)

• 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 “Maeh, Makei Buwuh” free to read?

Yes. “Maeh, Makei Buwuh” 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 “Maeh, Makei Buwuh” in?

It is written in Kerinci (Jambi). Pagine has 6 free children’s books in Kerinci (Jambi).

What age is “Maeh, Makei Buwuh” for?

It is best for ages 5–8 (Leveled reader). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.

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Credits: Maeh, Makei Buwuh — Global Digital Library, via the Global Digital Library. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://content.digitallibrary.io/ker-ja/book/maeh-makei-buwuh/ · Page updated October 2026