Misumɔ Ni Makane Nii

Name: Misumɔ Ni Makane Nii
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Author: Letta Machoga

A free picture book in Ga by Letta Machoga

Cover of Misumɔ Ni Makane Nii, a Ga picture book

Misumɔ Ni Makane Nii is a picture book in Ga for ages 2–8 by Letta Machoga that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.

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Language: Ga
Written by: Letta Machoga
Illustrated by: Wiehan de Jager
Translated by: Elizabeth Ocansey (OLE Ghana)
Reading level: ages 2–8 · preschool, kindergarten to 2nd grade · Level 1 · First words
From: Ghana
Source: Global Storybooks
Licence: CC BY 3.0
Price: Free — read online, nothing to download

About this book

Misumɔ Ni Makane Nii is a short illustrated picture book in Ga by Letta Machoga, illustrated by Wiehan de Jager and translated by Elizabeth Ocansey (OLE Ghana). It is written for ages 2–8 (Nursery–Year 1) and is graded as Level 1 · First words, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Ga. The book comes from Global Storybooks and is shared under an open CC BY 3.0 licence, which is why it is free to read. The same story is available in 35 other languages — handy for bilingual families and classrooms (see below).

How it begins

Misumɔ ni makane nii. Namɔ makane maha? Minyɛmi yoo lɛ ewɔ. Namɔ makane maha? Minyɛ awo kɛ minaa bɛ deka. Namɔ makane maha? Mitsɛ ataa kɛ minii bɛ deka. Namɔ makane maha? Makane maha midiɛŋtsɛ mihe! Misumɔ Ni Makane Nii…

Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 3.0).

This story in other languages

Reading the same story in two languages helps bilingual children connect words they already know. “Misumɔ Ni Makane Nii” is also available in:

Reading together in Ga

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 “Misumɔ Ni Makane Nii” free to read?

Yes. “Misumɔ Ni Makane Nii” 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 3.0).

What language is “Misumɔ Ni Makane Nii” in?

It is written in Ga. Pagine has 10 free children’s books in Ga.

What age is “Misumɔ Ni Makane Nii” for?

It is best for ages 2–8 (Level 1 · First words). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.

Is “Misumɔ Ni Makane Nii” available in other languages?

Yes — the same story is in Hausa, Somali, Zulu, Xhosa, Tswana, Tsonga and more.

Who wrote “Misumɔ Ni Makane Nii”?

“Misumɔ Ni Makane Nii” was written by Letta Machoga and illustrated by Wiehan de Jager; the Ga translation is by Elizabeth Ocansey (OLE Ghana).

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Credits: Misumɔ Ni Makane Nii — Written by Letta Machoga; Illustrated by Wiehan de Jager; Translated by Elizabeth Ocansey (OLE Ghana). Ga, Level 1. From Global Storybooks (global-asp.github.io/storybooks-ghana), originally from the African Storybook (https://africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=10547). CC BY 3.0. · Page updated October 2026