PagineMojo man Kurugh
A free picture book in Tiv by Monica Oyovwevotu Dale
Mojo man Kurugh is a picture book in Tiv for ages 5–11 by Monica Oyovwevotu Dale that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
📖 Read it free →- Language
- Tiv
- Author
- Monica Oyovwevotu Dale
- Reading level
- ages 5–11 · kindergarten to 2nd grade, 3rd to 5th grade
- From
- Nigeria
- Source
- African Storybook
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Mojo man Kurugh is a short illustrated picture book in Tiv by Monica Oyovwevotu Dale. It is written for ages 5–11, 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
Long time ago, Mojo the bird lived in a kingdom called Baro. Tortoise was his friend. Mojo was a messenger and travelled far to deliver messages. One day the lion king called for Mojo. The king wanted him to deliver…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 “Mojo man Kurugh” free to read?
Yes. “Mojo man Kurugh” 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 “Mojo man Kurugh” in?
It is written in Tiv. Pagine has 176 free children’s books in Tiv.
What age is “Mojo man Kurugh” for?
It is best for ages 5–11. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Mojo man Kurugh”?
“Mojo man Kurugh” was written by Monica Oyovwevotu Dale.
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Get the free app →Credits: Mojo man Kurugh — Author: Monica Oyovwevotu Dale; Translation: Msughter Chekwa; Illustration: Edwin Irabor. Language: Tiv. Level: First paragraphs. © African Storybook Initiative 2018. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=49224 · Page updated October 2026