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)

TRANSPORTATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT
From desert camels to Arctic dogsleds , this picture book shows the connection between what we do and where are.
Lao language. Sponsorship: US $1600
Layout finished; almost ready to print

ANCIENT EGYPT
In simple English, here is the story of a fascinating culture. Difficult words are defined in Lao on each page.
English for Lao students. Sponsorship: US $1500
Layout finished; almost ready to print

PIRATES ATTACKED DR. DOLITTLE AS HE WAS SAILING HOME
As they enjoy an exciting story, Lao students can get reading and writing practice with English past tenses.
English for Lao students. Sponsorship: US $1600
Layout finished; almost ready to print

PRAYING TO BUDDHA
Two children go to their village temple, pray, and make offerings, in this beginning-reader book.
Lao language. Sponsorship: US $800
Layout finished; almost ready to print

REPTILES
From flying dragons to foul-smelling snakes, here is a fascinating, well-illustrated look at the world of reptiles.
Lao language. Sponsorship: US $2200
Layout finished; almost ready to print

THE MAN WHO DISAPPEARED
Our second Sherlock Holmes collection contains three popular detective stories, including "The Five Orange Pips."
Lao language. Sponsorship: US $2200
Layout finished; almost ready to print

WHERE IS MY MOTHER?
A little chicken hatches out of her egg, but her mother is gone! Her story will delight very young readers.
Lao language. Sponsorship: US $1700
Layout in progress

TANGRAMS
For centuries, these tangram puzzles have entertained people, while encouraging creativity and improving visual skills.
Lao language. Sponsorship: US $1000
Layout in progress

THE GIANT LIKES VEGETABLES
Nyak mak pak means "The Giant Likes Vegetables". These easy, rhyming sentences make it fun for kids to read to read Lao.
Sponsorship: US $2400

THE MOUSE THAT SAT ON AN EGG
A small mouse named Nuu-Nuu sits on an egg, for much longer than she had expected. But in the end, it is all worth it.
Lao and English. Sponsorship: US $1800

HELPING CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF
This Lao adaptation of the excellent book by the Hesperian Foundation guides families with deaf children.
Lao language. Sponsorship: US $2500

DR. DOLITTLE AND THE FLOATING ISLAND
The famous doctor visits a strange island off the coast of South America.
Lao language. Sponsorship: US $2800

Can you help? We can receive funds by bank transfer. Please contact us for details if you're interested.

Sponsors will get a thank-you both in the book, and on our website. If you prefer not to have your name appear, or would like to be listed in a particular way (as a business, for example, or with a partner's name), please let us know.