'NyauNyau' Illustrated Children's Book

Jul 10, 2026

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This document details the creation and adaptation of the children's book titled 'NyauNyau', originally written by Durga Lal Shrestha and illustrated by Surendra Maharjan. The book was originally created in Nepal by Srijanalaya in support of The Asia Foundation’s Book for Asia Program, aiming to promote free and accessible reading materials. A significant adaptation of this book was undertaken as part of the ABC+: Advancing Basic Education in the Philippines project. This project is a collaborative effort involving USAID and the Department of Education (DepEd), with implementation managed by RTI International in partnership with SIL LEAD and Florida State University. The adaptation involved a thorough quality assurance process conducted by various educational professionals from DepEd Region VI, including Donald T. Genine, Celestino S. Dalumpines IV, Dymphna Liezel G. Jocson, Arthur J. Cotimo, Micron Rey Fuego, Juvy Baranda, and Lilibeth Larupay. The final publication was approved by the Department of Education Region VI-Western Visayas Learning Resource Management Section (LRMS) of the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD). The book's original creation date is noted as 2018, with the original song 'Chulichiya Chan Chan' dating back to 1991.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages81

Reading Time2 h 5 min

AccessFree to download

'NyauNyau' Book Details

Author and Illustrator

Program and Adaptation Information

Quality Assurance and Approval

FAQs

What is the origin of the 'NyauNyau' book?

The book 'NyauNyau' was originally created by Srijanalaya in Nepal as part of The Asia Foundation’s Book for Asia Program to promote free reading materials. It was later adapted for the ABC+ project in the Philippines.

Who were the key organizations involved in the ABC+ project adaptation?

The ABC+ project is a partnership between USAID and the Department of Education (DepEd), implemented by RTI International, with contributions from The Asia Foundation, SIL LEAD, and Florida State University.

Who ensured the quality of the adapted book for the Philippines?

The book underwent quality assurance by several DepEd professionals from Region VI, including Donald T. Genine, Celestino S. Dalumpines IV, Dymphna Liezel G. Jocson, Arthur J. Cotimo, Micron Rey Fuego, Juvy Baranda, and Lilibeth Larupay.

Jul 10, 2026

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