Children's book

Vanuatu launches ‘Taf Tumas! children’s non-fiction book

“This second volume of ‘Taf Tumas!’ grew out of positive public feedback following the release of the first volume for Vanuatu’s 40th independence anniversary”, said the book creator and Managing Editor, Anna Naupa.

“People asked us to share stories about Independence leaders, and so we set out to do this, including stories about lesser-known, hidden figures in the pre-independence years”.

The beautifully illustrated 200-page hardback flip book is in English and French and presents 42 diverse stories for children, parents, and teachers to read together.

Meghan Markle writes children's book inspired by Harry and Archie

The Bench will be published on 8 June and is said to be inspired by the bond between her husband Prince Harry and their son Archie.

"The Bench started as a poem I wrote for my husband on Father's Day, the month after Archie was born," the duchess said in a statement.

"That poem became this story."

She added: "My hope is that The Bench resonates with every family, no matter the make-up, as much as it does with mine."

The story will be accompanied by images from the award-winning illustrator Christian Robinson.

New children’s book aims to inspire readers with real stories of extraordinary ni-Vanuatu

Initiative lead and co-editor Anna Naupa says the idea began when she was reading her daughter a book of real-life stories about extraordinary people from around the world. Her daughter asked, “Where are the stories about people from Vanuatu who have done amazing things?”

Josh Gad Reads Children's Book on Twitter to Kids Stuck at Home Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The actor read Ian Falconer's 2010 children's book Olivia Goes to Venice, part of his Olivia series, which is written for kids aged 3 to 7.