PagineWochochil ri'ïl
A free picture book in Kaqchikel from StoryWeaver
Wochochil ri'ïl is a picture book in Kaqchikel for ages 2–8 that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
📖 Read it free →- Language
- Kaqchikel
- Publisher
- StoryWeaver
- 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
Wochochil ri'ïl is a short illustrated picture book in Kaqchikel. 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 Kaqchikel. 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
Mi Hogar Autor: Rukmini Banerji Ilustrador: Rajeev Verma 'Banjara' Traductora: Nancy Guido Q'axanel: Nazario Mejía Pancacoj Nik'onel: Rodia Andrina Sisimit Guitz Jare' wochoch. Jare' kochoch, wawe ojk'owi ri k'in ronojel nu'ach'alal ri'ïl Wawe nqelesaj ri qaxajab' chuqa ri qab'uküt Wawe…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Kaqchikel
- 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 “Wochochil ri'ïl” free to read?
Yes. “Wochochil ri'ïl” 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 “Wochochil ri'ïl” in?
It is written in Kaqchikel. Pagine has 35 free children’s books in Kaqchikel.
What age is “Wochochil ri'ïl” 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: Wochochil ri'ïl — StoryWeaver, via the Global Digital Library. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://content.digitallibrary.io/cak/book/wochochil-riil/ · Page updated October 2026