PagineUbolu ero chi olaai
A free picture book in Igala from Pimville Library Soccer
Ubolu ero chi olaai is a picture book in Igala for ages 5–8 that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
📖 Read it free →- Language
- Igala
- Publisher
- Pimville Library Soccer
- 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
Ubolu ero chi olaai is a short illustrated picture book in Igala. 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 Igala. 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
Bling cho ma ki ya tene ubolu ero nana. Egba du ki ya koola ubolu ero, I kakini, “ubolu ero chi olaai.” Bling cho ma Coach Tsepo kuma ruu ubolu gbitigbiti. Coach un ya buba amaa rubolun. Amone wéwé atene…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Igala
- 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 “Ubolu ero chi olaai” free to read?
Yes. “Ubolu ero chi olaai” 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 “Ubolu ero chi olaai” in?
It is written in Igala. Pagine has 4 free children’s books in Igala.
What age is “Ubolu ero chi olaai” for?
It is best for ages 5–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
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Get the free app →Credits: Ubolu ero chi olaai — Author: Pimville Library Soccer; Translation: Celine Nongo; Illustration: Pimville Library Soccer. Language: Igala. Level: First sentences. © African Storybook Initiative 2019. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=34837 · Page updated October 2026