Pitanya Pinata Dupa

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This document is a children's story titled "Peter's Peanuts" (Pitanya Pinata Dupa) from the Enga Province of Papua New Guinea, produced by SIL PNG in 2024. The story, adapted from original works by The Asia Foundation and Bilum Books, is presented in both Enga and English. The Enga version is narrated by William Walewale and edited by Adam Boyd and William Walewale, with translation by Joshua Mark and Daniel Kumbon. The English version is also narrated and edited by Adam Boyd. The narrative recounts Peter's endeavor with peanuts. When Peter's peanuts are threatened by a bird, he seeks help from his friend Kila. Kila assists Peter in protecting his peanuts, even venturing to plant them in a new field. The story highlights themes of friendship, cooperation, and resourcefulness as Peter and Kila work together to ensure the success of Peter's peanut crop, ultimately leading to its protection and cultivation in a new setting. The artwork, by Michael Mape, complements the simple yet engaging narrative, making it suitable for young readers. The document also includes copyright information and licensing details, specifying that the work is available under a Creative Commons license that permits non-commercial use, but requires attribution and prohibits derivative works without permission.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages17

Reading Time26 min

Peter's Peanuts

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Who are the author and illustrator of "Peter's Peanuts"?

The author of "Peter's Peanuts" is Tandi Jackson, and the illustrator is Michael Mape.

What is the story about?

The story is about a boy named Peter who works with peanuts and faces challenges, enlisting the help of his friend Kila to protect and cultivate them.

What are the terms of use for this work?

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons license allowing non-commercial use, with the requirement to retain copyright and credits, and prohibiting changes or adaptations without permission.

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