Square-Why is Nita Upside Down

Jul 17, 2026

Uploaded by Theodora

This document is a children's storybook titled "Square-Why is Nita Upside Down?" It tells the story of a young girl named Nita who is always hanging upside down, with her hair tickling the ground. The world around her, including the trees and grass, appears to be inverted from her perspective. A boy named Navi encounters Nita and questions why she is always upside down. Nita, struggling to speak due to her unusual orientation, confides in Navi that she feels different and doesn't fit in because she is not the same as others. The story explores themes of individuality, feeling like an outsider, and the challenges of fitting in. The book is written by Roxana Bouwer and illustrated by Sarah Bouwer, with design by Emma Hearne. It was created with the help of Book Dash participants in Johannesburg on June 27, 2015, and the eBook layout was done by SIL-PNG Education for Life. The book is also available as a 'Talking Book' that can be read and listened to on a phone or tablet via the 'Talking Books' app from www.mytalkingbooks.org. The story is presented in English and a Papua New Guinean dialect.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages27

Reading Time42 min

AccessFree to download

Why is Nita Upside Down?

Nita’s hanging upside down, her long hair tickling at the ground.

The trees, the grass, everything is all the wrong way round.

Her feet, they poke into the sky.

Little Navi’s walking by.

He says, "I’ve seen you here before . You’re upside down again! What for?"

His feet swim lightly in the air.

She tries to hide behind her hair.

"It’s h-h-h-hard to t-t-talk," she says to him. "I’m not the same . I don’t fit in ".

FAQs

Who is Nita, and why is she always upside down?

Nita is a character in a children's story who is depicted as always hanging upside down, with her hair tickling the ground. The reason for her upside-down state is not explicitly explained, but it makes her feel different from others.

What is the main theme of the story "Why is Nita Upside Down?"

The main theme of the story revolves around the feeling of not fitting in and being different. Nita expresses difficulty in talking because she feels she is 'not the same' and 'doesn't fit in'.

What is unique about the book's creation and availability?

The book was created with the help of Book Dash participants and is available as an eBook with layout by SIL-PNG Education for Life. It is also offered as a 'Talking Book' that can be read and listened to on mobile devices via a dedicated app.

Jul 17, 2026

Uploaded by Theodora