A E I O U Buka - Alphabet Picture Book with Syllable Practice

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This document is an educational resource, specifically an alphabet picture book designed for the Gapa Dialect of Gapapaiwa, Papua New Guinea. Titled "A E I O U Buka: Alphabet Picture Book with Syllable Practice," the book aims to facilitate early literacy by associating letters with images and words, accompanied by syllable practice. It was compiled, laid out, and illustrated by Maureen McGuckin, with contributions from Fiona Arimata, Roland Kirarata, Catherine McGuckin, Bryan Waters, and Sharon Waters for the artwork. Catherine McGuckin also handled the color and digital formatting for the 2020 edition. The book was initially published in September 2002 with 100 copies and had a second printing in March 2009 with 150 copies, both by the SIL Printing Department. This publication is copyrighted by SIL-PNG in 2020, with usage rights restricted to Papua New Guinea. The ISBN for the work is 9980-0-2755-x. The book serves as a foundational tool for children learning the alphabet and basic phonetic structures within the Gapa Dialect, promoting language preservation and educational development within the specified region.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryGeneral

FormatPDF

Pages31

Reading Time48 min

A E I O U Buka

Alphabet Picture Book with Syllable Practice

Compiled by: Maureen McGuckin

Pictures: Fiona Arimata, Roland Kirarata, Catherine McGuckin, Maureen McGuckin, Bryan Waters, Sharon Waters

Color and digital format: Catherine McGuckin 2020

Gapa Dialect of Gapapaiwa

Published September 2002

Second Printing March 2009

Digital format and color: Catherine McGuckin 2020

FAQs

What is the purpose of "A E I O U Buka"?

The purpose of "A E I O U Buka" is to serve as an alphabet picture book that aids in syllable practice, helping children learn the alphabet within the Gapa Dialect of Gapapaiwa.

Who created the "A E I O U Buka" book?

The book was compiled and laid out by Maureen McGuckin, with illustrations contributed by Fiona Arimata, Roland Kirarata, Catherine McGuckin, Maureen McGuckin, Bryan Waters, and Sharon Waters. Catherine McGuckin also handled the color and digital formatting.

What are the publication details of "A E I O U Buka"?

"A E I O U Buka" was first published in September 2002 and had a second printing in March 2009. The 2020 edition was created in a digital color format by Catherine McGuckin.

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