Halu Bongo!
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Bella and her dog Bongo are best friends. But Bongo loves to bark. At everyone and everything in the village. “Halu Bongo!” is heard everyday as passersby try to chase him away. With so many complaints about Bongo, it looks like Bella and her best friend might be parted. Until a robber comes to the village. Can Bongo’s barking save the day?
A delightful story about a young girl and her dog. A joy to read aloud with children, in both English and Gagana Samoa. Vivid, lush illustrations hand painted by renowned artist Nikki Mariner, bring the richness and beauty of a Samoan village to life. Created in Samoa, this is a story book your family will treasure.
Only $10 USD.
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Halu Bongo! Print Book Version
Only $16.00 USD, approx currency conversion. Postage included.
A delightful story from Samoa, about a young girl and her dog. A joy to read aloud with your child, in both English and Gagana Samoa. Vivid, lush illustrations hand painted by renowned artist Nikki Mariner, bring the richness and beauty of a Samoan village to life. This is a storybook your family will treasure.
This paperback print book is shipped from our suppliers in both Australia and the USA, depending on where you live. The sale price includes standard postage to customers living in New Zealand, Australia and the USA.
Tusi mo la’u Tama – Letters to my Child. Paperback Print Journal.
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“The offspring of birds are fed with flower nectar but the children of men are nurtured with words.” A beautiful gift for any parent. A lined notebook for recording your thoughts and messages to a child, pages adorned with over fifty Samoan proverbs and sayings with their English translation. Stunning cover art by Samoan artist Nikki Mariner.
Features:
- 110 lined white pages, Samoan proverbs and sayings with their English translation on each double page.
- Printed on both sides
- Perfect size 6 x 9″ inches for tote bag, desk, backpack, school, home or work.
- Matte cover.
- Perfect for journaling, letter writing, writing your thoughts on the go.
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