Children's Reading

Max and Me by Ethan Love. 28 pages, illustrations by Ethan, paperback.       ISBN 9780648067573       AU$14.95

7 year old author Ethan has written this short story about his pet dog, Max, following Max's death. As such it is his way of expressing his fondness and grief for his departed dog. This was all his own idea and work in the weeks following Max's death. He is also a budding artist and undertook to also illustrate his story as well. The book is a wonderful example of how a child, given encouragement and space, can use creative arts and writing to express their feelings in times of grief. A useful resource for any child grieving the loss of a pet. Early reader level.

Poro the Pig, written and illustrated by Angela G. Clements. 24 pages, 230 x 150mm, colour pictures, paperback. ISBN 9789980937469  AU$15.00. Published by Birdwing Books.  Please Email with full postal address (not PO Box) and phone details to order and you will receive an invoice. Note - postage is from NZ.

Set in the highlands of PNG, the beautifully illustrated story follows the adventures of Johnny Boy and his pet pig Poro as Poro is selected to be part of a bride exchange ceremony. This first Poro story is now made available for sale by the author through Nenge Books. Set at level 3, introducing more complex themes and plots for independent readers, it is considered most suitable for Grade 2-3 students.

Poro Comes Home written and illustrated by Angela G. Clements. 36 pages, 230 x 150mm, colour pictures, paperback. ISBN 9780648067566  AU$18.95 

Beautifully illustrated on every page, this sequal to 'Poro the Pig' continues the story of Poro and Johnny Boy as they link up again at a school fundraising event, where Poro scores the winning goal for Johnny Boy's school soccer team and just evades capture in a 'Catch the Pig' contest. Set in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, the illustrations bring to life the traditional culture of the highlanders in their village context, and their colourful dress and adornings. The story provides a lovely introduction to aspects of PNG highlands culture.

Set at reading level 3, introducing more complex themes and plots for independent readers, it is considered most suitable for Grade 2-3 students. 

(Picture left is copyright c Angela G.Clements 2022)

DORA'S DREAM  by Marilyn Gunders, Illustrated by Robyn Nottingham. 30 pages 128mm x 178mm, colour pictures.  ISBN 978-0-6488889-6-3.   AU$13.95 

The story of Dora, a young girl who lived in a remote coastal village in Buka, in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. This delightful story, based on a true story, tells how she saw her dream come true. While very familiar with the sea, Dora longed to see an aeroplane. Her Sunday School teacher prayed with her about this. Soon after, her literacy teacher arranged a visit to the main town of Buka where Dora saw an Air Niugini aeroplane up close for the first time and her dream came true. The story is in honour of Rev. Emily Saeron, one of the first indigenous women to become a minister of the United Church in Bougainville & Solomon Islands.

This reader, beautifully illustrated wth full colour drawings, is considered suitable for readers at grade 1-2 level.