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A free picture book in Tiv by Alassane Sonta, Amadomo dit Issaka Kodio, Djénèba Ganesse, Sira Diakité
Vanya u ngohol is a picture book in Tiv for ages 5–11 by Alassane Sonta, Amadomo dit Issaka Kodio, Djénèba Ganesse, Sira Diakité that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
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- Tiv
- Author
- Alassane Sonta, Amadomo dit Issaka Kodio, Djénèba Ganesse, Sira Diakité
- 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
Vanya u ngohol is a short illustrated picture book in Tiv by Alassane Sonta, Amadomo dit Issaka Kodio, Djénèba Ganesse, Sira Diakité. 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 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
Alassane Sonta Madina lu wan u kwase u vesen hen tsombol u Karembe. Tsombor na tema twev ken kpentar u Bandiagara. Iyange igenegh yô, Madina za u wuhen hunda shie u iyange bee yô. Maa nenge a wanyekwase man wanyenomso…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 “Vanya u ngohol” free to read?
Yes. “Vanya u ngohol” 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 “Vanya u ngohol” in?
It is written in Tiv. Pagine has 176 free children’s books in Tiv.
What age is “Vanya u ngohol” for?
It is best for ages 5–11. Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
Who wrote “Vanya u ngohol”?
“Vanya u ngohol” was written by Alassane Sonta, Amadomo dit Issaka Kodio, Djénèba Ganesse, Sira Diakité.
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Get the free app →Credits: Vanya u ngohol — Author: Alassane Sonta, Amadomo dit Issaka Kodio, Djénèba Ganesse, Sira Diakité; Translation: Msughter Chekwa; Illustration: Arthur Makali. Language: Tiv. Level: First paragraphs. © African Storybook Initiative 2024. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://www.africanstorybook.org/reader.php?id=49056 · Page updated October 2026