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Bring a new book into Laos

We can cover our overhead and some printing costs. If you cover the rest, we can make books that are more affordable.

Our ultimate goal is for Big Brother Mouse to be a self-sufficient book publisher. But in a country where the average annual income is about $400 U.S. a year, it will take time to reach that goal. Through sales and donations from visitors, we're able to cover our overhead and some printing costs. But we still need sponsors to contribute most of the printing expense, or these books won't get printed. Can you help?

Sponsors get a thank-you in the book, of course – Lao mice are nothing if we're not polite – and the satisfaction of helping us publish one more book in a country where that's still a rare event. Your donation goes directly to help with printing costs. In addition, by expanding our inventory, we can hold more book parties and sponsor more mini-libraries in rural villages.

First – being a Lao mouse – we wish to thank current sponsors. And now, here are...

Books that need a sponsor: (all amounts are in U.S. dollars)

FROG, ALLIGATOR, BUFFALO
An alphabet book with an amusing verse and lively picture for each letter.
Lao language. Sponsorship: US $1200

ONE FOOT, TWO FEET
One foot (a snail), two feet (a gymnast). This rhyming book gives practice with both counting and reading.
Lao language. Sponsorship: US $1600

THE HUNTER WHO MEDITATED
Seven traditional stories that have been told for generations in the Khmu villages of Laos.
Lao, Khmu, and English. Sponsorship: US $1600

THE ENGLISH PICTURE DICTIONARY
It's fun to learn! Here are 1500 common English words, each with a cartoon, phonetic spelling, and Lao definition.
Lao and English. Sponsorship: US $1750

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH AN EXTRA DINOSAUR?
Bounmee puts her extra dinosaurs to good use, ringing the temple gong, and providing transportation to the next village.
Lao and English. Sponsorship: US $2200

THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT
Will Peter learn to obey his mother, before he becomes tomorrow's larp? Here's our Lao version of a long-time favorite.
Lao and English. Sponsorship: US $1500

WORLD WAR II
This introduction to the deadliest war in history discusses the causes, realities, and horrors of the war.
Sponsorship: US $2400

THE RED-HEADED CLUB, AND OTHER STORIES
Three stories about Sherlock Holmes, the world's most popular detective.
Lao language. Sponsorship: US $2000

THE GRASSHOPPER WAR
Five traditional stories, as passed along in Laos for generations.
Lao language. Sponsorship: US $1400

NEW, IMPROVED BUFFALO
A smaller, Lao-only version of a popular book, priced to be more widely affordable by Lao families.
Lao language. Sponsorship: US $1500

THE MONKEY KING
Three stories from the Buddhist tradition introduce themes of heroism, trust, and kindness to animals.
Lao and English. Sponsorship: US $3000

HMONG LIFE COLORING BOOK
Here are scenes from a Hmong village: building a house and growing rice, courtship and festivals.
Sponsorship: US $1800

EGGS, EGGS, EGGS
Bright pictures, often with opposite meanings, make an entertaining book for very young readers.
Lao language. Sponsorship: US $1200

Can you help? We can receive funds by credit card or PayPal on the Donations page, or by bank transfer, and are setting up other systems. Please contact us if you're interested.