Osisi Udo

A free picture book in Igbo by Mpumelelo Mlangeni, Tshiamo Msimanga, Tumi Mofokane

Osisi Udo is a picture book in Igbo for ages 5–11 by Mpumelelo Mlangeni, Tshiamo Msimanga, Tumi Mofokane that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.

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Language

Igbo

Author

Mpumelelo Mlangeni, Tshiamo Msimanga, Tumi Mofokane

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

Osisi Udo is a short illustrated picture book in Igbo by Mpumelelo Mlangeni, Tshiamo Msimanga, Tumi Mofokane. 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 Igbo. 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

Mpumelelo Mlangeni Mpumelelo Mlangeni Enwere otu nwata nwanyi aha ya bụ Ayanda. Ayanda bu so otu nwa nne na nna ya. Nne na nna ya chọrọ ikewa. Ayanda kpebiri igbapu n'ulo. Ọ gara n'oke ohia n'ihi na ọ maghi ebe…

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

Reading together in Igbo

• 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 “Osisi Udo” free to read?

Yes. “Osisi Udo” 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 “Osisi Udo” in?

It is written in Igbo. Pagine has 49 free children’s books in Igbo.

What age is “Osisi Udo” for?

It is best for ages 5–11. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.

Who wrote “Osisi Udo”?

“Osisi Udo” was written by Mpumelelo Mlangeni, Tshiamo Msimanga, Tumi Mofokane.

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Credits: Osisi Udo — Author: Mpumelelo Mlangeni, Tshiamo Msimanga, Tumi Mofokane; Translation: Chinwe Oranye, Eberechi Ejuh, Merit Ibekeme; Illustration: Mpumelelo Mlangeni, Tshiamo Msimanga, Tumi Mofokane. Language: Igbo. Level: First paragraphs. © African Storybook Initiative 2019. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=34831 · Page updated October 2026