PagineTom Yàbàkúnci
A free picture book in Nupe by Humphreys Odunga
Tom Yàbàkúnci is a picture book in Nupe for ages 5–8 by Humphreys Odunga that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Nupe
- Author
- Humphreys Odunga
- Reading level
- ages 5–8 · kindergarten to 2nd grade
- From
- Nigeria
- Source
- African Storybook
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Tom Yàbàkúnci is a short illustrated picture book in Nupe by Humphreys Odunga. It is written for ages 5–8, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in Nupe. 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
Tom la yàbà didácizhi kpè enyapara ò. Tom da dzúkó yàbàkúnzhi. Dzúkólócizhi è shi enyasunsunzhi. Ama a de eza na shi yàbà Tom na à. Wun ba à gán na à shi enyasunsun eba nyizagizhi ò na. "Kinmi yi bo,…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Nupe
- 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 “Tom Yàbàkúnci” free to read?
Yes. “Tom Yàbàkúnci” 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 “Tom Yàbàkúnci” in?
It is written in Nupe. Pagine has 34 free children’s books in Nupe.
What age is “Tom Yàbàkúnci” for?
It is best for ages 5–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Tom Yàbàkúnci”?
“Tom Yàbàkúnci” was written by Humphreys Odunga.
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Get the free app →Credits: Tom Yàbàkúnci — Author: Humphreys Odunga; Translation: Isyaku Bala Ibrahim; Illustration: Atilabachew Reda. Language: Nupe. Level: First sentences. © African Storybook Project 2015. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=52548 · Page updated October 2026