Nətas - The Ocean

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This document, titled "Nətas - The Ocean," is a children's book written by Jackson Iauko and illustrated by Joseph John. It is published by SIL Vanuatu in 2023 and is part of a series of books for the Letters S s. The book is an adaptation of the original "Bigfala solwota" and was translated by the Uluveu Language Project. The title in the Maskelynes Language (klv) is "Nətas." The copyright is held by SIL International, with permission granted for translation and modification for use in other languages of Vanuatu, provided copyright and credits are maintained. Publication is permitted in print, digital, epub, or via the BLOOM Reader App for schools or homes, but not for profit. The illustrations are copyrighted by Joseph John. The book contains simple descriptive sentences in the Maskelynes language, such as "Nətas etibau habat" and "Nətas ipat len naut p̃isi len navile a panegai," which relate to the ocean. This resource is designed for educational purposes and aims to introduce the concept of the ocean to young readers using descriptive language and engaging illustrations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

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Pages20

Reading Time31 min

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Who wrote and illustrated the book "Nətas - The Ocean"?

The book "Nətas - The Ocean" was written by Jackson Iauko and illustrated by Joseph John.

What is the purpose of the copyright and permissions granted for this book?

Permission is granted for this book to be translated, modified for other languages of Vanuatu, and published in various formats for educational use in schools or homes, but it may not be sold for profit. Copyright and credits must be maintained.

What is the original language and source of this book?

This book is an adaptation of the original "Bigfala solwota" and was translated by the Uluveu Language Project. The original book title in the North Tanna language (tnn) of Vanuatu was "Nɨtəhəi."

Jul 18, 2026

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