ISBN 978-1-922890-03-0
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A story of a little girl whose dad died from brain cancer, all through a four-year-old’s eyes.
Brain Cancer kills more people under 40 than any other cancer. Someone we loved needed a cure.
Written by Ava (aged 4) with help from Mum, Chloe Cook.
ISBN 978-1-922629-69-2
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Told through the heart of a child, We Live in a Caravan offers though-provoking inspiration for all ages. This book uses rhyme and repetition to reveal life’s most meaningful values wile capturing the experiences lived by travelling families. You will be taken on a journey of reflection, and be inspired to reconnect with nature, culture and family. Featuring real memories and original drawings by Aussie kids met along the way. This genuine keepsake will warm the hearts of every travel-loving family.
ISBN 978-1-922452-58-0
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Tokelau is in the South Pacific Ocean located 3,335 kilometres North, North East of Aotearoa, New Zealand. Historically and traditionally Tokelau had four atolls: Fakaofo, Atafu, Nukunonu and Olohega. Unfortunately, today, Tokelau now only has three atolls.
THE TOKELAU NECKLACE is a story giving voice to the traditional and contemporary story of wearing a Tokelau artefact called the pa (fishing lure) necklace or commonly known as the kahoa (pendant).
As a New Zealand born Tokelau person, I observed my father keeping this tradition of making the pa and gifting them to relatives. May you as the reader, be blessed now with knowledge imparted to us through out our generations as to the significance of the pa.
Alofa atu – Jennifer Dakuna-Faraimo
ISBN 978-1-922452-58-0
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Written by: Jennifer Faraimo-Dakuna
Illustrated by: Anitelea Sakaria
Translated by: Opeta Faraimo
Tokelau is located 3,355 kilometres North, North East of Aotearoa, New Zealand. Historically and traditionally, Tokelau had four atolls. Fakaofo, Atafu, Nukunonu and Olohega. Today, Tokelau now only has three atolls. The Tuluma is a based on a true story. I grew up in a home with lots of Tokelau artifacts, in Porirua, New Zealand. I did not understand the significance of these artifacts until I became an adult. I hope you and your family enjoy reading this book written in English and the Tokelau language.
–Jennifer Dakuna
Jennifer Faraimo-Dakuna is from Fakaofo, Tokelau. Her parents are Tolo and Petesa Faraimo.
Born and raised in Porirua, Aotearoa New Zealand, Jennifer enjoys eating Tokelau food. Her favourite food is coconut apple and coconut crab.
ISBN 978-1-922452-31-3
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Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the traditional Indigenous owners of the land and regions of:
• Gladstone, Queensland, Australia, the people of Gooreng Gooreng, Bailai and Gurang tribes
• Blackwater, Central Highlands, Queensland, Australia—Ghungalu people
• Cranborne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, the Mayone Balluk clan and the Boonerwrung and Kulin nation.
We acknowledge your elders, your leaders and communities, both past, present and emerging.
We acknowledge that it was on your traditional lands that we found rest and revitalisation in compiling this book and for which we are profoundly grateful.
Voices from the Village, a Pasifika anthology is a collection of poems and short stories from 39 Pasifika storytellers and writers. Our age range is 90 years young is to nine years old. Represented in this book are those who identify with the following islands: Tokelau, Cook Islands, Samoa, Fiji and Aotearoa, New Zealand. It is from this Pasifika village we proudly share our stories.
Fenuafala, Fakaofo, Tokelau—Photo Credit Fono Gaualofa
ISBN 978-1-922527-93-6
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Going to the beach can be a simple everyday outing for many families. Sometimes ‘though, life has unexpected surprises.
This is the story that would not usually be put on social media, but is closer to the truth for some families, especially those with active, adventurous children.
ISBN 978-1-922803-29-0
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Many families with one child with special needs have other children. It is important for these children, who often need to wait and grow up a bit faster whilst a parent attends to the child with special needs, to know that they are special too.
Terry has had over 30 years of reading many children’s stories to children and having adventures with many children and families. This is the first book of the adventures of two very special children and their family.
This was written for them and the first pictures were drawn for the family by Terry’s ten-year-old daughter Carla.
As the family showed it to a number of people who enjoyed it, Terry and Carla decided to share the story “Nana’s Trip at the Beach” with you.
ISBN 978-1-922629-81-4
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Lonely Long-Nose is a beautiful grey, who lies around her kennel all day…
In her dreams she has a friend, so her loneliness comes to an end.
A beautiful rhyming story that takes you on the journey of Lonely Long-Nose, a beautiful greyhound. Where will her journey end? And will she ever find a friend?
Based on a true story … well, kinda. Lucy Lou would have wanted me to add that she did actually win one race. And she even ended up with her very own rabbit as a friend.
Please consider rescuing a greyhound as your new best friend. You won’t regret it.
ISBN 978-1-922722-50-8
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Who is this child sleeping in a manger?
Journey with the Angels, Shepherds and Kings as they follow a special Star and discover the Christmas story.
Born in Queensland, Australia, Talaylin developed a love of the performing arts at an early age. She learnt piano, violin and classical singing from the age of 5. Talaylin has enjoyed playing in orchestras and bands, singing in and conducting choirs, and performing in musical theatre and drama productions throughout Australia and overseas. Her passion for music and her belief in its important role in a child’s development drew her to the teaching profession.
A humanitarian at heart, Talaylin has combined her love of music and literature to write and illustrate several children’s picture books to raise funds for children living in extreme poverty. She also participates in events that increase awareness of and support anti-slavery projects in Cambodia, Nepal and Australia.
Talaylin enjoys the challenges of long distance running including half-marathons, marathons and trail runs. She has walked the Camino de Santiago in Spain, as well as hiking the Kokoda track in Papua New Guinea.
Talaylin loves spending time with her partner Leo and their dogs, reading, composing, teaching music and hanging out with friends and family.
Child In A Manger was inspired by some of Talaylin’s fondest childhood memories of being involved in Christmas Nativity plays. Talaylin and her sisters, Kiana and Courtney loved dressing up as angels and playing Twinkle Twinkle on their violins.
The sheet music for Child In A Manger can be found at the back of this book and the song is available at Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music and YouTube Music.