Yebetumi ayɛ
A free picture book in Akuapem Twi from Global Digital Library

Yebetumi ayɛ is a picture book in Akuapem Twi for ages 2–8 that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
📖 Read it free →- Language
- Akuapem Twi
- Publisher
- Global Digital Library
- 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
Yebetumi ayɛ is a short illustrated picture book in Akuapem Twi. 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 Akuapem Twi. 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
Yebetumi ayɛ. Afei Kenkan Osei ne Yirenkyiwaa na wɔreteɛteɛ wɔn mpɔw mu wɔ agoprama no so no. Sɛ yesiesie yɛn ho yiye a, yebetumi adi kan. Da a akansi no reba so no, Osei ne Yirenkyiwaa de ahopere du hɔ…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in Akuapem Twi
- 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 “Yebetumi ayɛ” free to read?
Yes. “Yebetumi ayɛ” 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 “Yebetumi ayɛ” in?
It is written in Akuapem Twi. Pagine has 11 free children’s books in Akuapem Twi.
What age is “Yebetumi ayɛ” 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: Yebetumi ayɛ — Global Digital Library, via the Global Digital Library. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://content.digitallibrary.io/aktw/book/yebetumi-ay%c9%9b/ · Page updated October 2026