Books for all ages and reading abilities

Reading should be an adventure of discovery and delight, not a chore. But most Lao kids never see a book they could read for pleasure.

Big Brother Mouse began in 2006 by publishing fun, engaging books for children in Laos. But children aren't the only people who can enjoy and benefit from literacy. Our list has expanded to include books of interest to teenagers and adults, as well. Below you'll find all the books currently in print, and a few more books that are in preparation.

Click on any book below for more information and sample pages.

Please note:

• Indented entries are a different edition of the same title. Usually the size (and price) or language is different, or one edition was abridged.
• Most titles are available at each location, but occasionally, a few are not.
• These prices are for reference, for people planning to visit a shop. At this time, we are not able to fill orders for specific titles, except for organizations within Laos with whom we have an ongoing relationship.
• As of early 2026, after a couple years of high inflation, U.S. $1 is about 22000 kip. A book priced at 15000 kip is about U.S. $.70. We price books as low as possible, and shops in other parts of the country that sell our books will often have to increase prices slightly, to cover their additional expenses.

15 Steps Toward a Better Life Fifteen simple steps to improve health and family life, such as getting enough vitamin A and iron, and reading together. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

15 Steps Toward a Better Life (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

A and B went out to C A and B went out to C, where they met 23 more letters including nasty thieves, an irate judge, and a tough spot for "i". (Phonetic, English, Lao; A5) 24000 kip

Activity Book Grades 3-5 (old) Fun and educational activities for children: A drawing lesson, pictures to color, a maze, a secret code, and much more. (Lao language; A4) 12000 kip

The Adventures of Anansi African folk tales about a clever spider trickster. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

The Adventures of Robin Hood The legend of Robin Hood has entertained readers for centuries. Now we're bringing it to Laos. (Lao language; A5) 48000 kip

After the Dinosaurs From mastodons to moas, these ancient animals will capture the attention of new readers young and old. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Ancient Egypt From mummies to pyramids, here is the story of one of the world's earliest civilizations. (Lao language; 19 x 26 cm) 48000 kip

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; 19 x 26 cm) 24000 kip

Animal Homes Baby birds stick their heads from a nest while a spider lies in wait, in this beginning-level picture book. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 12000 kip

The Animal with No Brain Jellyfish have no brain. Eye-catching photos and fun facts get kids excited about reading - and about learning. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) Temporarily Out of Print 12000 kip

Animals of Africa Baby giraffes fall 2 meters to the ground when they are born! Here are many interesting facts about African animals. (Lao and English; 19 x 26 cm) 48000 kip

Animals of Africa (Lao language; A5) Temporarily Out of Print 36000 kip

Animals of Australia A colorful and easy-to-read introduction to some of the world's most unusual animals. (Lao and English; A5 horizontal) 36000 kip

Animals of Laos An easy, well-illustrated introduction to our varied animals encourages readers to protect Laos's natural heritage. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Animals of the Past A dinosaur book for new readers, with easy words and high appeal. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

Animals That I See! Photos of sixteen familiar animals, with short captions, give children an enjoyable way to improve their reading skills. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 12000 kip

Anne of Green Gables The classic story of a feisty girl, adopted by a brother and sister who wanted a boy but the orphanage made a mistake. (Lao language; A5) 48000 kip

The Ant and the Elephant Favorite traditional stories from one of the largest ethnic groups in Laos, the Hmong. (Lao language; A5) 48000 kip

Ant, Knife, Tied Up Everybody can enjoy learning the Lao vowels. Here are eight or nine humorous pictures and words for each common vowel. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Around the World with 23 Children Children from Vientiane International School describe the foods, holidays, landmarks, and animals of their homelands. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Baby Care A simple, illustrated guide to caring for babies under one year old. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Baby Care (Lao and Hmong; A5 horizontal) 36000 kip

Baby Frog, Baby Monkey Short sentences and rhymes, in a book for children just learning to read. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Baby Frog, Baby Monkey (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

The Bag of Smiles Six stories, popular for over a century, remind readers of what's truly important in life. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Bangkok Bob, the Artist Bob, the adventurous young monkey, catches two art thieves while developing his own talents. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Bangkok Bob, the Inventor With flair, inspiration, and perseverance, Bangkok Bob achieves the impossible: He solves Bangkok's traffic problems. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Bangkok Bob Is Bangkok fun and exciting? Or is it big and dangerous? A little monkey leaves the forest to find out. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Bangkok Bob (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Beautiful Luang Prabang From children spinning their tops, to villagers digging a well, these photos show many facets of life in Luang Prabang. (Lao language; A4 horizontal) 48000 kip

The Bees Sting the Bear Short sentences and fun cartoons give children practice at level 6, in our "Learn to Read" program. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

The Big Chicken Why is that chicken so big? The blue horse, the striped buffalo, and other animals find out, in our easiest story. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

The Big Chicken (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

The Big Jar is Too Full, The Small Jar is Not Full Proverbs pass wisdom from one generation to another; 32 favorites are humorously illustrated in this collection. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Birds of the World Pictures and a short introduction to birds from many continents. (Lao language; A5) Temporarily Out of Print 36000 kip

Black Beauty The classic autobiography of a horse, as it encounters both kindness and cruelty. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Black Mouse, White Mouse "Black mouse, white mouse. Young mouse, old mouse." Young readers will read and re-read this colorful book. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Black Mouse, White Mouse (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

The Blue Book of Aesop's Fables Some of the world's most popular stories, retold here for children who are still learning to read. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

The Blue Book of Interesting Facts Fascinating facts and pictures about many subjects, written in an easy style for beginning readers. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

The Cat Book A Lao-based phonetic spelling of the text helps children learn to both read, and pronounce simple English words. (Phonetic, English; A6) 12000 kip

The Cat That Flew Matt the Cat takes off... and helps new readers master one of the more complex letter combinations of written Lao. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

The Cat that Meditated Four traditional folk stories, including 'The Elephant and Sparrows', and 'The Three Friends'. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

The Cat That Meditated (Lao language; A5) Temporarily Out of Print 36000 kip

The Cat's Alphabet Book Using both standard English, and Lao-based phonetics, this picture book teaches the alphabet and the most common sounds. (Phonetic, English; A6) 12000 kip

The Cave Guarded by Spirits Seven traditional Lao folktales offer reading enjoyment today, while preserving Lao culture for future generations. (Lao language; 19 x 26 cm) 36000 kip

Cellphones Advice for parents about how much screen time is too much; and how to help your child avoid that. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

The Chicken that Laid the Golden Eggs This well-known story has a lesson still worth learning. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

Child Safety in the Village A brief guide for parents and caregivers about hazards ranging from pesticides and cooking fires to open motors. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 24000 kip

Colors That I Know A gold Buddha, black goat, and green frog, help children learn 16 colors. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 12000 kip

Consonants High and Low An entertaining guide to better spelling, featuring Lao words that are easily misspelled, (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Cooking Lao Food Recipes for more than two dozen Lao dishes, including classics such as owlam and kai paen; and many that are less known. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Count the Bananas This easy-to-read counting book was written by Bouaphan, a young woman on our book party team. (Lao language; 20.5 x 20 cm) 24000 kip

The Countries of ASEAN The history, culture, economy, and geography of the 10 countries in ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations). (Lao language; 19 x 26 cm) 72000 kip

The Countries of ASEAN (Lao language) Cloth (19 x 26 cm) 96000 kip

Countries of Europe Maps, stories, photos, and text portray the varied cultures and history of the European nations. (Lao language; A4) 72000 kip

Crab and Snake Pass Out Soap Reading is fun! Using only a quarter of the Lao letters, these sentences and cartoons get children excited about reading (Lao language; A5) 12000 kip

The Crab Carries the Fish Crabs, lizards, and snakes offer reading practice in our 'I Can Read' series. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

The Crazy Snake's Eyes Snakes, monkey, and birds fill these cartoons, for reading practice at a very beginning level. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

The Dancing Stork Children get much-needed practice with very short sentences, as they enjoy these 32 cartoons and short captions. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

The Diary of a Young Girl Anne Frank's diary, with its honest portrayal of a life in hiding, is the classic portrait of the Holocaust years. (Lao language; A5) 72000 kip

The Dinosaur Book A topic that intrigues children is presented with a short text in both English and our Lao-based phonetic English. (Phonetic, English; A6) Forthcoming 12000 kip

Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs were the biggest animals ever to walk on the earth. Here's some fascinating information, and many pictures. (Lao and English; A5) 36000 kip

Dinosaurs! (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Discovery Day Book Grades 6-8 This accompanies our interactive Discovery Days where students experience new, hands-on ways to learn. (Lao language; A4) 24000 kip

Discovery Day Book Grades 9-12 This accompanies our Discovery Days where students use microscopes, examine fossils, and enjoy educational games. (Lao language; A4) 24000 kip

Do You Want To See? Familiar Lao animals, created from colorful cut paper. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

The Dog That Did Not Bark in the Night Our fourth Sherlock Holmes collection contains three mysteries featuring the world-famous detective. (Lao and English; A5) Forthcoming

Don't Return Evil For Evil An African folktale about best friends, driven apart by a feud, who learn just in time about the power of forgiveness. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Dr. Dolittle and the Floating Island The famous doctor visits a strange island off the coast of South America. (Lao language; A5) 48000 kip

Dr. Dolittle and the Floating Island (Lao and English; A5) 48000 kip

Dr. Dolittle and the Pirates An abridged version, for younger readers, of the world-famous story about a kind-hearted animal doctor. (Lao language; 19 x 26 cm) 48000 kip

Eat Tooth? This comic, about some fun-loving tooth bacteria, introduces kids to basic concepts about tooth decay. (Lao language; A5) Forthcoming

Eggs, Eggs, Eggs Bright pictures, often with opposite meanings, make an entertaining book for very young readers. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Eggs, Eggs, Eggs (Lao language; 19 x 26 cm) 36000 kip

The Elephant Rides Me! Repetition, fun pictures, and a surprise ending create a story that children will read again and again (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 12000 kip

English is Fun! Fun rhymes help students practice English pronunciation, and to learn our Lao-based phonetic system of writing English. (Phonetic, English, Lao; A5) 36000 kip

The English Picture Dictionary It's fun to learn! Here are 1500 common English words, each with a cartoon, phonetic spelling, and Lao definition. (Phonetic, English, Lao; A4) 48000 kip

Ethnic Groups of Laos Drawings and texts bring to life some of the diverse ethnic groups living in Laos. (Lao and English; 19 x 26 cm)

Family Planning A clear guide to the benefits, disadvantages, and effectiveness of various family planning methods. (Lao language; 19 x 26 cm) 24000 kip

A Fantastic and Frightening Place A boy who eats his sister's lunch finds himself transported to a faraway world of demons and monsters. (Lao language; 19 x 26 cm) 48000 kip

A Fantastic and Frightening Place (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Farmer Yia Pao A popular Hmong folktale (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Festivals Coloring Book From the New Year celebration to the rocket festival, here are pictures of Laos's major holiday events. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 12000 kip

Fire in the Straw! Siphone recounts his childhood in a traditional Khmu village: Growing food, playing with friends, attending school. (Lao and English; A5) 48000 kip

Flowers That I Know From frangipani to the aptly named flame tree, these colorful flowers and short sentences make reading fun. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 12000 kip

Fly, Fly, Fly! A red panda climbs a tree, a seagull glides above the waves, and a snake slithers, in this beginning-level picture book. (Lao and English; A5 horizontal) 12000 kip

Food Origins Papayas are from the New World; mangoes are from Asia. Here's a fascinating look at food, geography, and history. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 36000 kip

The Frog Unbuttons Its Shirt Children have fun practicing the Lao letters – and also the sign language symbols – with this cartoon alphabet book. (Lao and English; A6) 12000 kip

The Frog Unbuttons Its Shirt It's fun to learn the Lao sounds with these cartoons. Each sentence uses words that start with the letter being learned. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

Frog, Alligator, Buffalo An alphabet book with an amusing verse and lively picture for each letter. (Lao language; A5) Temporarily Out of Print 36000 kip

Frog, Alligator, Buffalo A classroom edition of Khama's lively alphabet book, with colorful double spreads that teachers can display. (Lao language; A4) 96000 kip

Frog, Alligator, Buffalo An alphabet book with an amusing verse and lively picture for each letter. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Fruit Farm #1 Three fun stories, each with a touch of suspense, that young children can read by themselves. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Fruits That I Know From papaya to tamarinds, these familiar fruits provide an enjoyable topic for children learning to read. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 12000 kip

Fun with Fruit Lively rhymes and playful pictures about a few of Laos's varied fruits. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) Temporarily Out of Print 36000 kip

Funny Letters Children will improve their alphabet skills as they read Siphone's funny sentences. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 24000 kip

The Furious Cat Mice, ducks, and cats offer reading practice in our 'I Can Read' series. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

Game Time! Sone, our gamemaster, describes his favorite outdoor games for rural villages, requiring no special equipment. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 36000 kip

Get Up Early Like a Crow Thirty traditional Lao sayings, colorfully and humorously illustrated, pass down the wisdom of our ancestors. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

The Giant Likes Pumpkins Nyak mak fak means "The Giant Likes Pumpkins". Easy, rhyming sentences make it fun for kids to practice reading Lao. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

The Giant Vine A famous Lao creation story, of the vine that threatened the earth and the elderly couple who cut it down. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Go Frog Go! Two frogs face one danger after another as they race toward their goal - which proves to be most dangerous place of all. (Phonetic, English; A6) 12000 kip

Good Job, Good Life Two stories help children understand the value of work and education, as they build for a better future. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Good Manners Advice for becoming a more thoughtful and polite citizen, from one of the country's leading writers. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Good Nutrition for Mother and Baby From the importance of breastfeeding to the preparation of simple baby foods, here is information young mothers want. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

The Grasshopper War Four traditional stories, from the larger book of the same name, in a smaller format. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

The Grasshopper War Five traditional stories, as passed along in Laos for generations. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

The Greedy Baboon The baboon and the turtle were great friends... until the baboon got a bit too greedy with the turtle's mangoes. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

The Green Book about Animals of the World From fighting kangaroos to now-extinct rhinos in Laos, these fascinating facts and photos make children eager to read. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

The Green Book about Birds From plain petrels, to ornate birds of paradise, here are fascinating bird facts for beginning readers. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

The Green Book of Aesop's Fables By using almost no pictures, this easy-to-read story collection helps new readers stay focused on the printed words. (Lao language; A5) 12000 kip

The Green Book of Interesting Facts Fascinating facts and pictures about many subjects, written in an easy style for early readers. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

The Green Snake Eats an Egg Shrimp, monkeys, and grasshoppers fill these cartoons, for reading practice in our 'I Can Read' series. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

Growing Up on the Mountain The story of a Hmong childhood in Laos: helping with chores, going to school, and adventures with boyhood friends. (English; A5) 36000 kip

Growing Up on the Mountain (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Hands, Hands, Hands Short words, rhymes, and funny pictures spark the imagination of young readers, as they practice reading. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

Health and disease Facts about many common and preventable diseases, mixed with stories about health and disease around the globe. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Hear My Voice! "Gerk-ka-der-erk!" crows the rooster, in a colorful book for very beginning readers. (Lao language; A5) 12000 kip

Heidi A classic story from Switzerland, about an orphan girl who goes to live with her grandfather in the mountains. (Lao language; A5) 48000 kip

Helping Children Develop Suggestions about how to play with small children, in ways that will stimulate their mental development. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Helping Children Learn Advice about how to help a child's mental development, by encouraging and engaging in many activities together. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Helping Children Who Are Deaf This Lao adaptation of the excellent book by the Hesperian Foundation guides families with deaf children. (Lao language; A4) 96000 kip

Hmong Life Here are scenes from a Hmong village: building a house and growing rice, courtship and festivals. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Hmong Life (Lao language; A6) Temporarily Out of Print 12000 kip

Homes Around the World Home can be made of mud, or wood. It can be up in a tree, or underground. Whatever it is, there's nothing like home. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

How Hmong People Got Their Names A creation story which has been passed down through generations by the Hmong, one of the largest ethnic groups in Laos. (Lao language; A5) 12000 kip

How to Care for Pigs Practical advice about selecting a domestic pig, feeding it, and keeping it healthy. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

How to Draw Cartoons Lao children love to draw. Here are some new ideas for Big Brother Mouse's book illustrators of tomorrow. (Lao language; 19 x 26 cm) 36000 kip

How Xieng Mieng Got His Name A read-aloud book, with large pictures and short text, presenting two tales of the legendary Lao prankster, Xieng Mieng. (Lao language; A4) 36000 kip

The Hungry Frog The hungry frog eats a moth, a shrimp, and a grasshopper... but he's still hungry. A short, funny book for new readers. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 12000 kip

The Hunter Who Meditated Seven traditional stories that have been told for generations in the Khmu villages of Laos. (Lao and English; A5)

I am Bulapha A Lue boy tells about his life, with short sentences and big photos: School, household tasks, and playing with friends. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 12000 kip

I am Geum "Do you like to read?" asks the main character of this book. By the time they finish, young readers will say, "Yes!" (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

I am Keng A girl from the Tai Dam ethnic group tells about her village life, in a picture book for early readers. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 12000 kip

I am Nouxoua A Hmong boy carries firewood, goes to school, and plays with his friends, in this easy-to-read picture book. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 12000 kip

I am Piak A girl in the Khmu ethnic group tells about daily life in her village, in a picture book for early readers. (Lao language; A5) 12000 kip

I Am Riding My Father A book for very beginning readers, with just eight pages, shows a girl growing up. (Lao language; A4 horizontal) 24000 kip

I am Sengtip A Yao Mien girl in northern Laos tells about her daily life, with many pictures and easy sentences for new readers. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 12000 kip

I am Soulinda A girl in the Hmong ethnic group tells about daily life in her school and village, in a picture book for early readers. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 12000 kip

I Am Tai Dam Tai Dam children from the mountains of northern Laos tell about their culture, using words and pictures. (Lao language; A5) 12000 kip

I am Xai A Khmu boy tells about his life, with short sentences and big photos: Fishing, collecting firewood, and steaming rice. (Lao language; A5) 12000 kip

I Can Read! #1: The Crow Has Eyes The first book in our fun 'I Can Read' series, where students have fun as they learn the Lao letters one by one. (Lao language; A5) Temporarily Out of Print 24000 kip

I Can Read! #2: The Snake Eats Eggs By the end of this second book in our 'I Can Read' series, children can read interesting facts about unusual sea life. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

I Can Speak English! An introduction to a phonetic system for pronouncing English, which is based on Lao letters and sounds. (Phonetic, English, Lao; A5) 36000 kip

I Will See the Moon Little Mouse Boukie dreams of visiting the moon. He tries using wings, balloons, and a rocket to achieve his goal. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

The Insect That Uses Light to Talk Fireflies flash lights to attract mates. Eye-catching photos and fun facts get kids excited about books and learning. (Lao language; A5) Temporarily Out of Print 12000 kip

Insects are Fascinating Intriguing facts about insects - such as the fireflies that send out a false signal to attract suitors, then eat them. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Interesting Animals That I Know Sixteen striking photographs of interesting animals, with interesting facts about each. (Lao language; A5) 12000 kip

International Folktales Seven popular traditional stories from cultures and countries in Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. (Lao language; 19 x 26 cm) 36000 kip

Inventions Fifty inventions that changed the world provide a way to discuss history, technology, health, and creativity. (Lao language; A4) 48000 kip

The Invisible Bride A folktale about the bangbot, a spirit group that is part of the traditional beliefs in many Lao villages. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

Jack and the Beanstalk Three favorite fairy tales from Europe: "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Rapunzel," and "The Wolf and the Seven Kids." (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Jadu and the Tiger This popular Hmong folktale tells about the trickster Jadu, who outwits a hungry tiger. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Jigsaw #1 A fun way to polish math and logic skills. (Lao language; A4) 12000 kip

Jong Jong Jong! Tone marks are important in Lao. In a style similar to "Polar Bear Visits Laos", these cartoons teach the tones. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

The Joy of Reading Reading aloud to children brings many benefits. But it's never been a tradition in Laos. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

The Jungle Boy The first story, from Kipling's "Jungle Book", about a boy raised by wolves. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Kamnuandoku Puzzles, #1 Children polish their basic math skills, as they solve these puzzles. (Lao language; A4) 12000 kip

Kidnapped David Balfour encounters an evil uncle, a kidnapping, a shipwreck, and murder, in 18th-century Scotland. (Lao language; A5) 60000 kip

King Giant and the Honey Seller A traditional Lao fairy tale about a giant, a princess, and a poor but wise honey-seller. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

King Leopold's Ghost The true, horrifying story of how one European king created a nightmare in Africa. (Lao language; A5) 72000 kip

The Land of Laos A brief history of Laos, from its days as "The Land of a Million Elephants" to the fight for independence. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Lao Animals Coloring Book Short captions introduce 30 varieties of animals of Laos. (Lao and English; A5) 24000 kip

Lao Animals Coloring Book (Lao and English; 19 x 26 cm) 24000 kip

Lao New Year Colorful photos of the most important Lao holiday, with short, simple text for very young readers. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 12000 kip

Lao Proverbs Coloring Book Children can learn our culture's proverbs as they color Ounla's entertaining cartoons. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Lao Proverbs Don't take lice from someone else's hair, and put it in your own hair. Here are 30 popular Lao proverbs. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Laos 1957 More than 200 photos, most taken in 1957, and text depict people, customs, crafts, and clothing of Laos at that time. (Lao and English; 26 x 19 cm) 48000 kip

The Lazy Man's Plan A lazy man concocts an elaborate plan so that he'll never have to work again. It all begins with a small bag of rice.... (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Learn to Count with Gikong One buffalo. Two fish. Three houses. Children will have fun counting as they explore pictures of a growing Lao village. (Lao language; 20.5 x 20 cm) 36000 kip

Let's Eat Eye-catching photographs and brief captions show animals eating, gulping, gnawing, and pecking. (Lao and English; A5 horizontal) 12000 kip

Life in Hell Buddhism teaches us that we will go to heaven or hell when we die. Heaven is peaceful and Hell is painful. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Life in Hell (Lao language; 19 x 26 cm) 36000 kip

Life in the Sea From jellyfish with no brains, to a fish that climbs trees, here's a lively look at some fascinating animals. (Lao and English; 19 x 26 cm) 48000 kip

Life in the Sea (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Life in the War in Xieng Khuang Five Lao men who survived the terrible war years of the 1960s and early 1970s tell about their experiences (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Life in the War Thongphet tells of his life as a young soldier, fighting to end decades of French rule and U.S. bombing. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

The Lion and the Jackal A jackal helps a lion that is stuck in the mud, and they both learn about friendship and trust. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Little Cow A beloved Buddhist parable, often told via pictures on temple walls, about an earlier life of the Buddha. (Lao language; A5) 12000 kip

Little Crow An easy-to-read, high-interest story about a native American Indian boy as he comes of age. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Little Deer An easy-to-read, high-interest story about a Native American boy in a culture that centers around the buffalo hunt. (Lao language; A5) 48000 kip

The Little Mermaid Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale comes to a land where previously, only Nagas dwelt below the waves. (Lao language; A5) Temporarily Out of Print 24000 kip

The Lying King and the Sun Bear Four traditional folktales that have been told for generations by Khmu people, the largest ethnic group of Laos. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

The Man Who Disappeared Our second Sherlock Holmes collection contains three popular detective stories, including The Five Orange Pips. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

The Man Who Disappeared (Lao and English; A5) 48000 kip

Men's Health A lively, humorous introduction to anatomy, STD's and their prevention, pregnancy, birth control, and related issues. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

Minerals are Fascinating! Informative text and colorful photos tell about minerals: How they form, and how they are used. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

The Monk and the Trees A young monk blesses a different tree each day for the benefits it brings to both people and the natural world. (Lao and English; 20.5 x 20 cm) 36000 kip

The Monkey Eats Mushrooms Ducks, monkeys, and snakes provide reading practice for children after they've learned about 40% of the Lao letters. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

The Monkey is Elected to be King of the Animals The animals elect a foolish monkey to be their king.... Two stories from Aesop present food for thought. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

The Monkey King and other stories Three stories from the Buddhist tradition introduce themes of heroism, trust, and kindness to animals. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

The Monkey King A human king, out to capture mangoes from a band of monkeys, learns an important lesson from the monkey king. (Lao language; A6) Temporarily Out of Print 12000 kip

The Mother Fox and Her Puppies Two fun stories from Aesop provide fun reading, while motivating children to think about moral issues (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

The Mountain Spirits and the Stone Mortars A story that may explain the Plain of Jars is here, in the second book of our series of traditional Lao folktales. (Lao language; 19 x 26 cm) 36000 kip

The Mouse Drags the Cat Short sentences and fun cartoons give children practice at level 4, in our "Learn to Read" program. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

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 language; A5) 36000 kip

Mulberry and Lotus Sixteen trees and plants, many with animals in them, offer reading practice in our 'I Can Read' series. (Lao language; A5) 12000 kip

My Favorite Food The elephant likes sugar cane and the monkey likes bananas, in a colorful book that children can read "all by myself!" (Lao language; A5)

My Work The dog guards the house and the ox pulls a cart, in this short, easy, and colorful book for beginning readers. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 12000 kip

Naly's Hmong New Year A Hmong girl and her extended family enjoy their ethnic group's biggest festival: The New Year celebration. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 12000 kip

Nang Kaifa A god sends his daughter to earth in an egg. She marries an honest orphan, but a greedy king threatens their happiness. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Nang Sipsong The legend of Pu Tao and Pu Nang, the Romeo and Juliet of Lao folklore, who died and were reborn as mountains. (Lao language; A5) Temporarily Out of Print 36000 kip

Nang Visaka The story of Nang Visaka, the first person to offer gifts to the monks, depicts life in the early days of Buddhism. (Lao language; A5) Temporarily Out of Print 36000 kip

Natural Wonders of the World Photos and text about natural wonders on six continents, from the Amazon rainforest to the Serengeti migration. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

The Naughty Rabbit Khaopod, the rabbit, likes to play tricks on his friends. But when his tricks go too far, he starts to lose his friends. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

New, Improved Buffalo Some things ought to be improved. But buffalos, as our young narrator learns, are fine just the way they are. (Lao language; A6 horizontal) 12000 kip

New, Improved Buffalo (Lao and English; A4) 60000 kip

New, Improved Buffalo (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

No Bananas A young monkey visits her neighbors, looking for a snack. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

No Bananas (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

No Chickens, No Eggs Children and parents will enjoy reading this alphabet book together, with pictures from around the world. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

The Nose Book Big noses and small noses, cat noses and mouse noses. Rhyme and humor combine to make a fun book for very young readers. (Lao language; 20.5 x 20 cm) 36000 kip

Off to the Forest From the mountains of Laos, to the vast Amazon rainforest, two sparrows discover the beauty and value of forests. (Lao language; 19 x 26 cm) 36000 kip

One Foot, Two Feet One foot (a snail), two feet (a gymnast). This rhyming book gives practice with both counting and reading. (Lao language; A6 horizontal) 12000 kip

One Mouse and Seven Cats Very easy number questions, each with a full-page picture, give children practice with basic arithmetic. (Lao and English; A5 horizontal) 36000 kip

Ongkhuriman Five Buddhist fables that have been popular for centuries, beginning with the story of Ongkhuriman, "The Finger Thief." (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

Opposites One short tail, two long tails.... Engaging pictures of real animals introduce simple Lao and English vocabulary. (Phonetic, English, Lao; A6) 12000 kip

The Orphan and the King Sisawath honed his writing skills here at Big Brother Mouse, and now has written three original fairy tales. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Our ASEAN Neighbors From a Vietnamese sampan to a park in Singapore, colorful photos introduce the countries of Southeast Asia. (Lao language; A5) 12000 kip

Our Bodies Are Changing Answers to common questions about puberty, for young Laotians who previously had little access to accurate information. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Our Family Book Packed with stories and information for all ages, this big book helps rural families discover the benefits of reading. (Lao language) Cloth (A4) 72000 kip

Our Food Heritage Recipes for 22 classic Lao dishes such as sin daet (sundried meat) and naw som (sour bamboo shoots). (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Our Jobs Farmers. A gardener. A potter. Sixteen pictures show people busy at familiar jobs, with a brief caption for new readers. (Lao language; A5) 12000 kip

Our Lives Together Eight stories by Lao university students tell about how we live together to make our society. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Our Toys From spinning tops to a hand-made racecar, children will enjoy reading simple sentences about popular Lao toys. (Lao language; A5) 12000 kip

The Parables of Wat Xieng Thong These are the parables that are illustrated with glass mosaics at Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang. (English; 19 x 26 cm) 240000 kip

The Pen Reflects My Life Stories and personal essays by young people in Laos about their lives, their loves, and their hopes. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Penguin and Polar Bear Travel the World A penguin, sheep, and turtle provide reading practice for children after they've finished our 'I Can Read' series. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

People of the Forest The story of the Mlabri People who lived (and some may still live) simple lives, deep in the forests of Laos. (Lao and English; A5) 36000 kip

Phiiphong Two ghost stories, which have been passed along orally in Laos for many generations. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Phiipop Lao folktales are always popular, and if they feature ghosts, so much the better! Here are two ghost stories. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Phiiyakvai In this classic Lao folktale, a brother and sister are captured by an evil witch as they wander in the forest. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Phiiyamoi A traditional Lao folktale about the witch, Phiiyamoi, and the poor fisherman she forces to marry her. (Lao language; A5) Temporarily Out of Print 24000 kip

Phiiyamoi (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Phiiyamoi This large-format edition of a popular Lao folktale is especially designed for read-aloud activities. (Lao language; A4) 36000 kip

Picture Dictionary Five hundred words and pictures introduce the concept of a dictionary to young children. (Lao language) Cloth (19 x 26 cm) 84000 kip

The Picture Thesaurus The first Lao thesaurus, with many illustrations, will be useful for students and writers of all ages. (Lao language; A4) 24000 kip

Pinocchio The ageless story of a boy who wants to be good, but finds that sometimes being bad is just too much fun. (Lao language; A5) 48000 kip

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; A5) 36000 kip

Polar Bear Visits Laos Funny pictures are explained with words that rhyme, making a book that children will read again and again. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

The Prince and the Pauper Here is Mark Twain's classic novel, adapted into a slightly different place, The Land of a Thousand Nagas. (Lao language; A5) 48000 kip

Prince Phadaeng and Princess Aikham The legend of a princess and a naga prince who, through repeated incarnations, search for love together. (Lao language; A5) Temporarily Out of Print 24000 kip

Protecting Yourself from Germs By seeing a family engaged in everyday activities, readers can learn about hygiene and health. (Lao language; A5) 12000 kip

Proverbs of Laos Favorite Lao proverbs, selected and illustrated by young people in Laos. (Lao and English; A5) 36000 kip

Puppet Story A lively look at a traditional and culturally rich art form that in Laos, as elsewhere, is threatened by television. (Lao language; A5) 48000 kip

The Purple Book of Interesting Facts Fascinating facts and pictures about many subjects, written in an easy style for beginning readers. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

Puzzles A rich mixture of games and puzzles, from Sudoku and a Lao crossword, to mazes and number puzzles. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

The Rabbit and the Turtle Aesop's popular fable, retold with words and pictures, for early readers who haven't yet learned the full alphabet. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Raising Smart and Healthy Children This easy-to-read booklet explains to young parents why breastfeeding is best for their baby. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 24000 kip

The Red-Headed Club Three stories about Sherlock Holmes, the world's most popular detective. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

The Red-Headed Club (Lao and English; A5) 48000 kip

Reptiles From flying dragons to foul-smelling snakes, here is a fascinating, well-illustrated look at the world of reptiles. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Rhyming Dictionary The first rhyming dictionary for the Lao language, with 11,200 words. (Lao language) Cloth (A5) 60000 kip

Sandar: The Robot Boy Sandar lost a leg in an accident and didn't smile for two years; his life changed when COPE fitted him with a new leg. (Lao and English; 19 x 26 cm) 72000 kip

Sandar: The Robot Boy (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Sanitation and Toilets A clear guide to why better sanitation leads to better health, and several methods for building toilets. (Lao language; A4) 24000 kip

The Secret of Boscombe Valley Three popular Sherlock Holmes mysteries are fun in Lao, and help readers improve their English. (Lao and English; A5) 48000 kip

The Secrets of a Successful Writer Read, write, edit, revise. Here are the habits and techniques that turn a wannabe writer into a published writer. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Sengxay's Counting Book Sengxay's colorful book makes it fun for parents to enjoy a book with a young child while practicing an important skill. (Lao language; 20.5 x 20 cm) 24000 kip

Siddhartha and the Swan The young prince Siddhartha, the future Buddha, helps his cousin learn about kindness to animals (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Sithon and Manola A famous Lao folktale, illustrated with pictures of the story that were painted on a temple wall. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

Sky After Rain In very personal essays, university students reflect on themes important to them: parents, school, and relationships. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

The Slow Loris Short captions and colorful pictures introduce 30 varieties of animals of Laos. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

The Snail and the Frog A brief story about a frog and snail, with pictures showing the sign language vocabulary needed to tell the story. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Spectacular! Eye-catching photos and brief captions of extreme places and things: from tiny microbes to galaxies being born. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Spiders Fascinating spider facts, presented in a short English text along with a Lao-based phonetic rendering of the English. (Phonetic, English; A6) Forthcoming 12000 kip

Sports Fun From traditional spinning tops to newer games like boules, this coloring book introduces 31 sports and recreations. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

The Story of a Cat A traditional Khmu story about a cat that decides to ally itself with the strongest animal in the forest. (Lao language; A5) 12000 kip

The Story of Big Brother Mouse The Lao-language edition of our booklet that tells how Big Brother Mouse has created new ways to "make literacy fun." (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

The Story of Big Brother Mouse Primarily for visitors to Laos, this booklet tells how Big Brother Mouse has created new ways to "make literacy fun." (English; A6) 12000 kip

The Story of Dr. Dolittle A kind-hearted animal doctor goes to Africa. (Lao and English; A5) 48000 kip

Sudoku Easy sudoku puzzles, with step-by-step instructions and tips. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Sustained Silent Reading This handbook helps teachers implement two new programs: Sustained Silent Reading; and the "I Can Read!" series. (Lao language; A5) 12000 kip

The Tale of Benjamin Bunny Meet Peter Rabbit's cousins (there are quite a few) in this Lao version of Beatrix Potter's popular tales. (Lao language; 19 x 26 cm) 36000 kip

The Tale of Benjamin Bunny (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

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; A5) 24000 kip

Tangrams For centuries, these tangram puzzles have entertained people, while encouraging creativity and improving visual skills. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Tigers and Rice Through photos, captions, art, a brief history, and stories, this book introduces the five countries that touch Laos. (Lao language; 19 x 26 cm) 48000 kip

The Toad King This popular Lao folktale tells the origins of the annual rocket festival, as a reminder to the rain god to do his job. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Tokaido Road Woodcuts by one of Japan's premier artists depict scenes of ordinary life in Japan, nearly two centuries ago. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Tong and Nong Reading is fun! This book lets children discover that fact for themselves, before they even learn the alphabet. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

Toothpick Puzzles Move a few toothpicks to make a new shape. These puzzles aren't merely fun; they also teach new ways of thinking. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse Three popular Aesop's Fables provide good reading for Lao children, and English practice for older students. (Lao and English; A6) 12000 kip

Traditional Toys Traditional toys are often more fun than store-bought items. This book will help a new generation learn about them. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Traditional Toys (Lao language; 19 x 26 cm) 36000 kip

Transportation and the Environment From desert camels to Arctic dogsleds, this picture book shows the connection between what we do and where we are. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 36000 kip

Treasure Island One of the most popular adventure stories of all time, now in a Lao-language edition. (Lao language; A5) 48000 kip

Trees are Fascinating! Trees provide food, shade, and medicine and erosion control. This book builds an appreciation for their vital role. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Two Buffaloes Dance and Beat the Drum A fun, easy counting book: One mouse eats rice. Two buffaloes dance and beat the drum... eight goats bask in the sun. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 12000 kip

Two Fish, Four Fish Fun rhyming sentences provide reading practice for children who have finished book 2 in our 'I Can Read' series. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

Two friends, Champa and Champou Two traditional Lao stories depict life in a long-past era. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

The Ugly Duckling Chamlern has beautifully illustrated the classic fairy tale about a duckling who is taunted for looking different. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

The Ugly Duckling (Lao language; 19 x 26 cm) 36000 kip

Using Books in School Suggestions for teachers about using books to get students involved in reading, thinking, writing, and understanding. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Verbs in Action Children and adults alike will enjoy these cartoons, each illustrating a different verb in both English and Lao. (Lao and English; A6) 12000 kip

The Very Hungry Wolf Stories based on Aesop's Fables, in extra-large type and with very few pictures, keep new readers focused on the words. (Lao language; A5) 12000 kip

Village Life - Easy English/Lao Stories Simple stories, with Lao and English side by side, about young people's lives, about romance, work, school, and family. (Lao and English; A5) 36000 kip

The Wasp with a Stick in its Eye Ducks, elephants, and frogs offer reading practice in our 'I Can Read' series. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

Wat Xieng Thong Here, in Lao language, are the ancient stories of Siaosawat that are illustrated with glass mosaics at Wat Xieng Thong. (Lao language; 19 x 26 cm) 96000 kip

Water for Life A practical guide to developing sources of drinking water, protecting them, and purifying it. (Lao language; A4) 36000 kip

We Are Katang Three children in the Katang ethnic group tell about daily life in their village, in a picture book for early readers. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 36000 kip

We Are Ta-Oy Two Ta-Oy children carry water, help with chores, and play games with friends, in this easy-to-read picture book. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 36000 kip

We Live in Attapeu Pictures and short captions about the daily life of three children in ethnic Brao villages of southern Laos. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 24000 kip

We Live in Muang Sing Children from six ethnic minorities - Akha, Haw, Lolo, Tai Nua, Laopan, and Punoi - tell about their lives. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

We Live in Salavan Two children in the Pakoh ethnic group share their daily lives, with short sentences and many pictures. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 12000 kip

We Live in Savannakhet Two Mangkong children in southern Laos tell about their families and their lives, with photos and short captions. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 24000 kip

We're Busy! Watch the buffalo, tend the garden. Eight pictures show busy family members, with a brief caption for new readers. (Lao language; A5 horizontal) 12000 kip

The Wet Elephant is Busy Humorous cartoons and short sentences, each with an internal rhyme. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

What Am I Doing? Children build their vocabulary by matching Lao verbs with cartoons that demonstrate the words in action. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

What Am I? Readers are invited to guess what animal is described by a short rhyme, before turning the page to see the answer. (Lao and English; 20.5 x 20 cm) 36000 kip

What Am I? (Lao and English; A6) 12000 kip

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; 19 x 26 cm) Temporarily Out of Print 36000 kip

What's in the Market? From wriggling insects to unusual plants, this guidebook will help visitors understand what they see in the Lao market. (Lao and English; A5) 60000 kip

What's in the Sky? Colorful photos and text tell about comets, galaxies, planets, stars, and more. (Lao language; A4) 48000 kip

What's in the Sky? (Lao and English; A4) Temporarily Out of Print 48000 kip

What's in the Sky? (Lao and English) Cloth (A4) 96000 kip

The White Book of Interesting Facts Fascinating facts and pictures about many subjects, written to supplement our "I Can Read!" series. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

Why Do My Chickens Die? Villagers asked us for a book about 'Why do our chickens die?' Here it is. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Why Reading Is Important Here are 22 reasons to read, ranging from personal enjoyment to self-education to helping our family and society. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

Why the Cat Kills Rats Four entertaining tales from Nigeria present familiar morals in the form of stories that will be new for Lao readers. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Why the Crab Makes Its Hole A selfish crab thinks he can live without anyone else, until he gets lost and is saved by an unlikely friend. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

Why the Parrot Can Talk Two popular fairy tales, with a short text and big pictures on each page, ideally suited for reading aloud. (Lao language; A4) 36000 kip

Wily Python and other stories Four traditional Lao folktales are retold and beautifully illustrated. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

The Wind in the Willows Disagreeable as he may be, who cannot love Toad? This classic tale offers entertainment, as well as food for thought. (Lao language; A5) 48000 kip

Women's Health A long-needed book that explains women's reproductive system, pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. (Lao language; 19 x 26 cm) 36000 kip

The Wonders of the World From Stonehenge to Angkor Wat, 14 notable monuments provide a glimpse of past civilizations. (Lao and English; A4) Temporarily Out of Print 48000 kip

World War II This introduction to the deadliest war in history discusses the causes, realities, and horrors of the war. (Lao language; A4) 48000 kip

World War II (Lao language) Cloth (A4) 96000 kip

The Worm is Worried Short sentences and fun cartoons give children practice at level 5, in our "Learn to Read" program. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Worms Make You Sick Big pictures and short, clear text explain how to protect yourself from intestinal parasites, a common cause of illness. (Lao language; A5) 12000 kip

Xieng Mieng stories Tales of the legendary Lao prankster, Xieng Mieng, whose bold and clever tricks make him the Till Eulenspiegel of Laos. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip

Xieng Mieng, the Trickster of Laos Two lively stories about Xieng Mieng, the most popular folk hero of Lao literature. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Yellow Book about Insects Children can learn fun facts about insects, even while they are still learning to read. (Lao language; A5) 24000 kip

The Yellow Book of Aesop's Fables These three stories are retold using only words that children can read at level 3 of our 7-stage "I Can Read!" program. (Lao language; A6) 12000 kip

Yellow Book of Interesting Facts Fascinating facts and pictures about many subjects, written in an easy style for beginning readers. (Lao language; A5) Temporarily Out of Print 24000 kip

Your Body Knowing how the body works is one step toward better health. Here is an introduction to the human body and good health. (Lao language; A5) 36000 kip