PagineRooba
A free picture book in Oromo from Global Digital Library
Rooba is a picture book in Oromo for ages 2–8 that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
📖 Read it free →- Language
- Oromo
- Publisher
- Global Digital Library
- Reading level
- ages 2–8 · preschool, kindergarten to 2nd grade · Leveled reader
- Source
- Global Digital Library
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Rooba is a short illustrated picture book in Oromo. It is written for ages 2–8 and is graded as Leveled reader, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Oromo. The book comes from the Global Digital Library and is shared under an open CC BY 4.0 licence, which is why it is free to read.
How it begins
Barreessaan: Lettaa Machoogaa Fakki-ibsaan: Marliin Vizyeer Ani bishaan jaaladha Bishaaniin taphachuun natti tola. Roobaa jira. Roobni bishaan nuuf kenna. Alatti taphachuun natti tola. Garuu, roobaa jira. Alatti rooba keessa taphachuun natti tola. Rooba keessa alatti waan taphadheef rifeensi koo jiidha.…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Oromo
- 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 “Rooba” free to read?
Yes. “Rooba” 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 “Rooba” in?
It is written in Oromo. Pagine has 1 free children’s book in Oromo.
What age is “Rooba” for?
It is best for ages 2–8 (Leveled reader). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
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Get the free app →Credits: Rooba — Global Digital Library, via the Global Digital Library. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://content.digitallibrary.io/om/book/rooba/ · Page updated October 2026