Imagine having resources where children can interact and experience our stories not only in the written word but also in voice, illustration and sound. Embracing them in this way with their mother tongue and culture, could inspire in a child a stronger sense of self. First-generation families understand how deeply our language connects us to our roots and shapes our identity.

These e-books aim to offer more immersive stories that engage young readers in ways that traditional reading aloud by adults may not. They can expose children to different languages, accents, dialects, and sounds. This variety provides a valuable learning experience, allowing them to hear pronunciations and intonations that may not be easily replicated by the adults that read to the child.

We want to provide stories in indigenous languages that are not widely available in this format. Some are marginalised or disappearing, so parents and family members may not even speak them well enough but want children to learn. Some of the voices we provide will also be just for fun—like pirates, monsters, fairies, or aliens.

As an e-book, the interactive elements allow children to learn words and phrases along the way. The read-aloud feature can always be turned off during story time so that adults can read themselves.

While an adult reading aloud provides emotional connection and personal interaction, e-books complement this experience by offering features that can enhance it, making it an even more enjoyable activity for all.

🌟E-book Spotlight | Tortoise finds his home, Edition 002

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