The tone of a word changes its meaning in Lao. "Jong jong jong" means "The big spoon is hanging from a parachute." It may not be the most useful sentence ever uttered, but Lao kids think it's one of the funniest. And while they're laughing, they'll improve their reading skills, as they learn how tone marks distinguish the three words.
by Chittakone Vilaipong
First published in 2008 :: Lao language :: 48 pages :: Paperback :: A5
This book was made possible with the support of Brian & Gerry Warren of Tasmania, Australia. Thank you!
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Sample pages from Jong Jong Jong!
At the age of 15, Chittakone had already illustrated several books for us, then he wrote this one as well as drawing the pictures.
