PagineMbahemenev mba Kiriki: U Eren á ajiir sha inj
A free picture book in Tiv by Ruth Asuquo, Gideon Eyo
Mbahemenev mba Kiriki: U Eren á ajiir sha inj is a picture book in Tiv for ages 8–11 by Ruth Asuquo, Gideon Eyo that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Tiv
- Author
- Ruth Asuquo, Gideon Eyo
- Reading level
- ages 8–11 · 3rd to 5th grade
- From
- Nigeria
- Source
- African Storybook
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Mbahemenev mba Kiriki: U Eren á ajiir sha inj is a short illustrated picture book in Tiv by Ruth Asuquo, Gideon Eyo. It is written for ages 8–11, 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
Ruth Asuquo Lumbazi ma á lu ijiir I dedoo, kpa hanmakwagh hen akôngo na zaiyol. Akpe á hemben lu hanmaijiir. Apepa a anden sha hanma godobi. Hanma ijiir huma daang. Mbayev ve lu vihin iyol sha abember á akpee. Ahumbe…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 “Mbahemenev mba Kiriki: U Eren á ajiir sha inj” free to read?
Yes. “Mbahemenev mba Kiriki: U Eren á ajiir sha inj” 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 “Mbahemenev mba Kiriki: U Eren á ajiir sha inj” in?
It is written in Tiv. Pagine has 176 free children’s books in Tiv.
What age is “Mbahemenev mba Kiriki: U Eren á ajiir sha inj” for?
It is best for ages 8–11. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Mbahemenev mba Kiriki: U Eren á ajiir sha inj”?
“Mbahemenev mba Kiriki: U Eren á ajiir sha inj” was written by Ruth Asuquo, Gideon Eyo.
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Get the free app →Credits: Mbahemenev mba Kiriki: U Eren á ajiir sha inj — Author: Ruth Asuquo, Gideon Eyo; Translation: Terkule Aorabee. Language: Tiv. Level: Longer paragraphs. © African Storybook Initiative 2025. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=52297 · Page updated October 2026