Onyonye we Eyeyi
A free picture book in Idoma by Little Zebra Books

Onyonye we Eyeyi is a picture book in Idoma for ages 2–8 by Little Zebra Books that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Idoma
- Author
- Little Zebra Books
- Reading level
- ages 2–8 · preschool, kindergarten to 2nd grade
- From
- Nigeria
- Source
- African Storybook
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Onyonye we Eyeyi is a short illustrated picture book in Idoma by Little Zebra Books. It is written for ages 2–8, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Idoma. 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
Ochenyilo Ochenya Emema Fiya Jicho Kpuke Ogwoyi Okwu Oyipe Onyakwu Ache eyeyi Onyonye we Eyeyi — Author: Little Zebra Books; Translation: Josephine Omoka Ameh; Illustration: N D Mazin. Language: Idoma. Level: First words. © African Storybook Initiative 2019. CC BY…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Idoma
- 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 “Onyonye we Eyeyi” free to read?
Yes. “Onyonye we Eyeyi” 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 “Onyonye we Eyeyi” in?
It is written in Idoma. Pagine has 23 free children’s books in Idoma.
What age is “Onyonye we Eyeyi” for?
It is best for ages 2–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Onyonye we Eyeyi”?
“Onyonye we Eyeyi” was written by Little Zebra Books.
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Get the free app →Credits: Onyonye we Eyeyi — Author: Little Zebra Books; Translation: Josephine Omoka Ameh; Illustration: N D Mazin. Language: Idoma. Level: First words. © African Storybook Initiative 2019. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=47336 · Page updated October 2026







