PagineUdoon Ishima
A free picture book in Tiv by Ritah Katetemera, Mulongo Bukheye
Udoon Ishima is a picture book in Tiv for ages 2–8 by Ritah Katetemera, Mulongo Bukheye that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
📖 Read it free →- Language
- Tiv
- Author
- Ritah Katetemera, Mulongo Bukheye
- 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
Udoon Ishima is a short illustrated picture book in Tiv by Ritah Katetemera, Mulongo Bukheye. 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 Tiv. 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
Ritah Katetemera Wankwase ne ka Natabo. Ngu a anigbianev mba nomso ateratar. Mbamaren nav na un wantye! A soo un kpishi. Yange igen yô, angbianev nav hembe wantye la. Natabo nenge a wantye na ga. A mindi mliam. Natabo yevese…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Tiv
- 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 “Udoon Ishima” free to read?
Yes. “Udoon Ishima” 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 “Udoon Ishima” in?
It is written in Tiv. Pagine has 176 free children’s books in Tiv.
What age is “Udoon Ishima” for?
It is best for ages 2–8. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Udoon Ishima”?
“Udoon Ishima” was written by Ritah Katetemera, Mulongo Bukheye.
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Get the free app →Credits: Udoon Ishima — Author: Ritah Katetemera, Mulongo Bukheye; Translation: Terkule Aorabee; Illustration: Brian Wambi. Language: Tiv. Level: First words. © African Storybook Initiative 2016. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=34365 · Page updated October 2026