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We Love our Veggies Colouring Activity & Recipe...

$24.50

Revitalize your skin with Nama Fiji Face Trial Kit. Discover Nama Cleansing Gel, Serum, and Cream. Unveil a refreshed and youthful glow. Shop online now at My Fiji Store

Nama Fiji Face Kit

$28.00

Nama Fiji Discovery Kit

Unleash the power of Nama Fiji's comprehensive skincare with the transformative Nama Discovery Kit. Dive into a world of rejuvenation and radiance as you indulge in a collection of essential Nama-infused products. This is a Fiji Delivery product - it can only be delivered in Fiji.

The Nama Discovery Kit contains 8 trial size tubes- Nama Cleansing Gel, Nama Cleansing Milk, Nama Facial Scrub, Nama Face Mask, Nama Gel Serum, Nama Face Cream, Nama Eye Cream and Nama Body Lotion packed in a Nama Fiji gift box.

Start your journey with the refreshing Nama Cleansing Gel, designed to gently cleanse and purify your skin. Follow it up with the nourishing Nama Cleansing Milk, which provides a gentle yet effective deep cleanse.

Exfoliate and invigorate with our Nama Facial Scrub, unveiling a smooth and radiant complexion. Treat your skin to the ultimate pampering with our Nama Face Mask, delivering intense hydration and a youthful glow.

Enhance your routine with our potent Nama Gel Serum, revitalizing and replenishing your skin. Complete the experience with our indulgent Nama Face Cream, Nama Eye Cream, and Nama Body Lotion, leaving your skin feeling nourished, hydrated, and beautifully transformed.

What sets Nama apart is its exceptional concentration of trace mineral elements and ionic mineral salts, surpassing that of other seaweed varieties. These extraordinary properties translate into deeply penetrating hydration at the intracellular level, ensuring long-lasting moisturization like no other. Your skin will be nourished from within, unveiling a natural radiance that defies time.

Join us in celebrating the wonders of Fiji's prized treasure, Nama Sea Grapes. Experience the transformative power of nature's gift, lovingly harnessed for your radiant beauty. It's time to immerse yourself in a skincare journey that uplifts communities, cherishes our planet, and unveils the breath-taking potential of your skin. Nama Fiji welcomes you to a world where nature, sustainability, and beauty converge harmoniously.

$52.00

Indulge in Nama Fiji Body Gift Set. Experience Nama Shower Gel, Body Buff, and Lotion. Nourish and rejuvenate your skin. Shop the Fiji-inspired collection online at My Fiji Store.

Nama Fiji Body Kit

$23.00

Be prepared with Nama Fiji Rescue Trial Kit. Defend against insects, soothe sun-kissed skin, moisturize your lips. Experience Fiji-inspired rescue and protection. Shop online at My Fiji Store

Nama Fiji Rescue Kit

$17.00

Blue Bubbles Underwater Fiji Book

'Blue Bubbles - Underwater Fiji' by Alison Smith is a 178 page coffee table style hardcover souvenir book showcasing the splendour of Fiji's coral reefs and inhabitants. The book contains over 300 images captured in Fiji and fascinating, beautifully worded commentary.

Alison Smith is a celebrated photographer whose work has appeared in publications globally. Alison is passionately attached to Fiji where she spends most of her time under water with her camera. She has started Blue Bubbles Underwater Photography School based in Pacific Harbour, Fiji, which offers several Underwater Photography courses. The aim of Blue Bubbles Fiji is to use paid for imagery and media in order to assist ocean conservation bodies in Fiji. 10% of book profits are donated to the local charity Animals Fiji - a lifeline for the street dogs and cats of Fiji.

The book is a lovely gift for scuba divers, snorkelers and those wishing to learn more about Fiji's three dimensional world. It is also useful for marine biologists, sustainability and climate justice organisations, as well as trade bodies promoting Fiji. Filled with stunning underwater imagery, this is a visual feast of Fiji's coral reefs and underwater creatures.

The Blue Bubbles Underwater Fiji book has five sections:

Fiji's Coralscape
Reef Living - armoury, evolution and adaptation
Critters - aliens in the ocean
Symbiosis - tales of success by cooperation
Science to the rescue? Fiji's reefs under threat

Testimonial

'Blue Bubbles is so much more than a book with pretty pictures of colourful coral and exotic fish, although it is packed with some of the most beautiful underwater photos I have ever seen.

It is loaded with fascinating and detailed information about the extraordinary life that fills this unique ecosystem that are Fiji's reefs. On each page are fun facts about the life shown and how they all work together. I live in Fiji and have been a diver for over 40 years and this book has taught me so much and given me an even greater love of this beautiful place.

Alison is an extremely talented photographer and this book showcases her skill and love for her subject. There is so much in it that you will go back over and over again and keep finding new things to marvel over.'

David Anderson (Savusavu)

About Blue Bubbles Fiji

Blue Bubbles is a Fiji based underwater photography and media company focused on communicating their love for the coral scapes, fish and critters that call Fiji home. Blue Bubbles Fiji offer a range of services including underwater photography courses, a database of reef imagery, dive website design, a coffee table book and bespoke media with the aim of nurturing and protecting Fiji's underwater world. Find out about the Blue Bubble Underwater Photography School here.

$105.00

Coconut Soap

$12.65

Rose Soy Coconut Shell Candle

$16.60

Fiji Valentine's Day Gift Red Heart balloon and Teddy Bear. Delivered on Tuesday 24th Feb in Fiji. Order online at My Fiji Store

Teddy Bear and Heart Balloon

$31.30

Thinking of You Card

$5.50

Au Domoni Iko I Love You Card

$5.50

Fiji Noqu Lewa My Sweetheart / My Girl Card delivered in Fiji with your handwritten message. Shop online at My Fiji Store

Noqu Lewa My Sweetheart Card

$5.50

Lolomas Love Card

$5.50

Vinaka Thank You Card

$5.50

You're the Sweetest Card

$5.50

Sega na Leqa No Worries Card

$5.50

New Baby 'Welcome Little One' Card

$5.50

It's Your Birthday Card

$5.50

Fiji Soy Coconut Shell Candle. Coconut, Peach, Lemongrass and Sandalwood scents available in small, medium and large. Shop online at My Fiji Store

Soy Coconut Shell Candle Small

$16.60

Medium Fiji Soy Coconut Shell Candle. Coconut, Peach, Lemongrass and Sandalwood scents. Shop online at My Fiji Store

Soy Coconut Shell Candle Medium

$19.70

Large Fiji Soy Coconut Shell Candle. Coconut, Peach, Lemongrass and Sandalwood scents available. Shop online at My Fiji Store

Soy Coconut Shell Candle Large

$22.90

8 Oz Scented Soy Candle

$19.70

Indian Sweets Mithai Hamper Pack

Super deluxe Fiji Indian Sweets (Mithai) by Bhikha Bhai delivered in Fiji. The Hamper pack is a largest Mithai Gift box, filled with delicious items. It contains 52 pieces with 13 different varieties.

Delivered only in Fiji. Delivery takes 2 to 3 working days (Monday to Friday) in Fiji. Please give us as much notice as possible as delivery to Vanua Levu, Taveuni and other islands can take longer.

Bhikha Bhai Indian Sweets (Mithai) Hamper Pack contains:

52 pieces, 13 varieties:
4 yellow barfi, 4 twin colour barfi, 4 white barfi, 4 chocolate barfi, 4 coconut barfi, 4 coffee barfi, 4 ginger barfi, 4 Mohanthar, 4 Fiji Penda, 4 Yellow Penda, 4 Gulab Jaman, 4 Bundi Laddu, 4 Khaja

How to order online

To order online at My Fiji Store:

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On the next page in the 'Delivery details' section please make sure 'Country'='Fiji', and fill out the full Fiji address and Fiji phone number for the gift recipient
In the 'State' field select 'Viti Levu' for the main island, or Vanua Levu/Taveuni/ different island name as appropriate
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In the 'Shipping options' section after the address, please ensure you select the correct Shipping option for your location. E.g. for Suva select 'Suva Courier Delivery', Ba select 'Ba Courier Delivery, etc. The correct shipping option must be selected so that we can deliver to that location.
On the next page you can pay by Credit Card or PayPal to complete the order and receive the order confirmation email from us.
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$47.70

Indian Sweets Mithai Corporate Pack

$30.00

Indian Sweets Mithai Family Pack

$17.05

Indian Sweets Mithai Value Pack

$14.15

Na Keda Vuata – Our Fruits

'Na Keda Vuata – Our Fruits' is a Fiji Children's book written entirely in Fijian for children aged 6 to 7 years old. Written by the late Mrs. Vika Maloni, from RFTA - Retired Fijian Teachers Association, with illustrations by Anare Somumu. It has 14 pages.

This book was written by Fijian teachers for teachers or parents - its intended use is in a classroom setting which is why it is A3 size with large font and bright illustrations. It can be placed on an easel in the front of the classroom and read to children who can view easily. It can also be enjoyed at home or anywhere outside of the classroom where children would want to read or hear Fijian stories.

Na Keda Vuata Book Description

In Fiji we are fortunate in the abundance of fruits that we can harvest right throughout the year. The ten fruits listed in this book are all sweet and luscious to consume, and most of them can be made into dessert (banana) and jam.

The story hopes to create awareness and appreciation of the environment around us and all the goodness it provides in the abundance of the various tropical fruits that we have readily available in Fiji.

IIS, RFTA & FTA - 10 books in the series

This series of 10 books has been put together by the Institute of Indigenous Studies (IIS) Fiji Ltd, which, in the main, is made up of RFTA (retired Fijian Teachers Association- teachers who have retired from teaching). RFTA is a Branch of Fijian Teachers Association, FTA.

All IIS books in this series

Na Keda Vuata - Our Fruits
Na Loga Ni Voivoi Nei Bubu Salote - The Pandanus Plantation of Grandmother Salote
Na Qoli Vonu - Catching Turtles
Jone Na Dautataro - Jone The Kind Considerate Boy
O Mosese Kei Viliame - Mosese & Viliame
Na Siganisucu Nei Marica - Marica’s Birthday
O Iratou Na Veitavaleni - The Three Cousins
O Tomu Kei Popi - Tom & Poppy
Na Volivolitaki Ena Makete - Selling at the Market
Na Sisi Ni Qele - Landslide

English notes that explain the illustrations and Fijian text

Page No.	Fijian Book 'Na Keda Vuata – Our Fruits' - Illustration Notes in English
Page 4:	We have many fruits and they are all sweet when they are ripe
Page 5:	Guava and Mango. Ripe Guava can be made into jam.
Page 6:	Ripe bananas are sweet. It can be used as a dessert, and also made into jam.
Page 7:	Melons are pinkish red when ripe. Are useful during hot weather.
Page 8:	Pineapple is rough on the outside. It makes a good sweet drink.
Page 9:	This ripe pawpaw is sweet. It can be made into jam.
Page 10:	This is called Pacific apple. (wi) It can also be made into jam.
Page 11:	This mandarin is a good drink.
Page 12:	This fruit is called Pacific lychee. It is good to eat. The fruit comes out during the Christmas period.
Page 13:	This is rose apple (kavika). When ripe the colour is pinkish red. It has seeds.
Page 14:	We have only covered some fruits from the many that we have available.

Fiji Author - Late Mrs. Vika A. Maloni

Originally from Dama in Bua, she taught at many primary schools in Fiji before becoming a lecturer at Nasinu Teachers College. She worked at the Schools Broadcast Unit and the Curriculum Development Unit of the Ministry of Education before retiring. Mrs. Maloni wrote a number of books in English and Fijian for Fiji schools, one of which is “Na Noda Bula na iTaukei” (2004).

She was a specialist in writing lyrics and composing songs and meke. She composed the lyrics and taught a number of traditional meke (dances) for special occasions for various schools and organizations like Adi Cakobau School, Ratu Kadavulevu School, Corpus Christi College and the Fijian Teachers’ Association.

$20.50

Na Loga Voivoi Nei Bubu Salote – The Pandanus P...

'Na Loga Voivoi nei Bubu Salote – The Pandanus Plantation of Grandmother Salote' is a Fiji Children's book written entirely in Fijian for children aged 8 years old. Written by the late Mrs. Tuipulotu Vugakoto, from RFTA - Retired Fijian Teachers Association, with illustrations by Anare Somumu. It has 21 pages.

Na Loga Voivoi nei Bubu Salote Book Description

The story takes us through the steps of how to weave mats of different kinds, starting with harvesting the pandanus (voivoi) leaves, boiling and putting them out in the sun to dry. The green colour gives way to a beige-whitish colour. They are then scraped with a sharp mussel shell to soften them. They are put in round coils ready for weaving.

Once a mat is weaved, the edge of the mat is then embroidered with brightly coloured wool. The work is onerous and painstaking. To make the work easier to handle, close relatives and friends usually pitch in and help in the different stages.

The story stresses the values of togetherness, working together as a unit, strengthening of relationships, etc.

IIS, RFTA & FTA - 10 books in the series

All IIS books in this series

Na Keda Vuata - Our Fruits
Na Loga Ni Voivoi Nei Bubu Salote - The Pandanus Plantation of Grandmother Salote
Na Qoli Vonu - Catching Turtles
Jone Na Dautataro - Jone The Kind Considerate Boy
O Mosese Kei Viliame - Mosese & Viliame
Na Siganisucu Nei Marica - Marica’s Birthday
O Iratou Na Veitavaleni - The Three Cousins
O Tomu Kei Popi - Tom & Poppy
Na Volivolitaki Ena Makete - Selling at the Market
Na Sisi Ni Qele - Landslide

English notes that explain the illustrations and Fijian text

Page No.	Fijian Book 'Na Loga Voivoi nei Bubu Salote – The Pandanus Plantation of Grandmother Salote' - Illustration notes in English
Page 5:	Talica admires the colourful mats in grandmother Salote’s house
Page 7:	Salote shows Talica the pandanus plantation from which mats are made
Page 9:	Salote shows Talica the different types of mats
Page 11:	The green pandanus leaves are boiled in a large container
Page 13:	After drying them in the sun, the leaves are tied in bundles and aired further
Page 15:	Relatives lend a hand in the various processes. Here the pandanus leaves are scraped with a sharp mussel (2 seen on the floor) to soften them. They are than put in round coils (see bottom left near the two (2) shells)
Page 17:	Scraping of pandanus leaves. Two (2) pandanus coils seen here. Top lady starts weaving a mat.
Page 21:	Talica, mother Paulini, grandmother Salote, and Talica’s sisters admire the different types of mats that have been made through a collective effort. Salote and Paulini thank all in the group for the fine craftsmanship. Working together has made the work lighter.
Last page:	Poem about the importance of keeping alive the exquisite art of weaving different kinds of mats. Also a good source of income.

Fiji Author - Late Tuipulotu Bulivou Vugakoto

From Tubou, Lakeba in Lau. She taught in many primary and secondary schools around Fiji. When she retired in 2000 she was the Senior Education Officer (Fijian language) in the Curriculum Development Unit of the Ministry of Education. After retirement, she continued helping children with their reading in both Fijian and English. In her final five years she joined the Institute of Indigenous Studies where she continued to write short stories for primary schools and played a key role in the promoting of language, culture and heritage issues. She obtained a B.A degree from USP.

$25.00

Na Qoli Vonu - Catching Turtles

'Na Qoli Vonu - Catching Turtles' is a Fiji Children's book written entirely in Fijian for children aged 6 to 8 years old. Written by Mr. Mosese Uluicicia, from RFTA - Retired Fijian Teachers Association, with illustrations by Anare Somumu. It has 9 pages.

Na Qoli Vonu Book Description

The story is about how young boys paddle out in their canoes to catch turtles. They learn how to immobilise the turtle in the sea by turning it over before the group lift their catch into the canoe.

Some important values that this story teaches include working together as a unit, coordination, knowing and understanding the behavior of the ocean currents, sea creatures and the weather for survival purposes.

IIS, RFTA & FTA - 10 books in the series

All IIS books in this series

Na Keda Vuata - Our Fruits
Na Loga Ni Voivoi Nei Bubu Salote - The Pandanus Plantation of Grandmother Salote
Na Qoli Vonu - Catching Turtles
Jone Na Dautataro - Jone The Kind Considerate Boy
O Mosese Kei Viliame - Mosese & Viliame
Na Siganisucu Nei Marica - Marica’s Birthday
O Iratou Na Veitavaleni - The Three Cousins
O Tomu Kei Popi - Tom & Poppy
Na Volivolitaki Ena Makete - Selling at the Market
Na Sisi Ni Qele - Landslide

English notes that explain the illustrations and Fijian text

Page No.	Fijian Book 'Na Qoli Vonu - Catching Turtles' - Illustration Notes in English
Page 5:	Early on Thursday morning, young boys paddle out in 6 canoes to the bay of Yagaca island. This bay is well known as a haven for turtles.
Page 7:	As they continue to paddle Pita shouts out the first sighting. Pita: “A……. turtle...!!”
Page 9:	Viliame is the first to jump into the sea and follow the sighted turtle. He holds onto the 2 front flippers and immobilise the turtle by turning it upside down. Save and Fili join Viliame in the water and the three land the turtle in the canoe. They then head back home.

Fiji Author - Mr. Mosese Sasala Uluicicia

Originally from Mualevu in Vanua Balavu, but born and bred in Namacu, Koro. A retired primary and secondary school teacher. Served in many parts of Fiji. A former Principal of secondary schools, and a former Divisional Education Officer, Northern Division. Was a member of the Lau Provincial Council, Chairman of the Suva Rural Local Authority and became the first Special Administrator for new Nasinu Town Council. Obtained B.A and Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of the South Pacific.

$19.50

Jone Na Dautataro - Jone The Kind Considerate Boy

'Jone Na Dautataro - Jone The Kind Considerate Boy' is a Fiji Children's book written entirely in Fijian for children aged 6 to 8 years old. Written by the late Ratu Semi Seruvakula, from RFTA - Retired Fijian Teachers Association, with illustrations by Anare Somumu. It has 9 pages.

Jone Na Dautataro Book Description

Jone is picking up breadfruit leaves near his home. Then enters Taito, an elderly member of the village. Jone invites Taito to come and have a rest in his house. Taito thanks Jone for his kind invitation but he needs to attend a village meeting. And the lali for the meeting has already been beaten. Jone thanks Taito and both tend to their tasks.

The important values captured in this short story is that of being considerate and having respect for elders. Jone displays an age-old Fijian tradition by inviting Taito (who was just passing by) to his home for a rest. Without knowing where Taito came from or where he was going, even his state of mind, Jone offers his home as a place of rest for Taito before he journeys on. Sometimes it’s a cup of tea, a bowl of kava or even a meal, whatever it is, it’s always important in Fijian culture to have awareness of those around you and offer them the best you can.

IIS, RFTA & FTA - 10 books in the series

All IIS books in this series

Na Keda Vuata - Our Fruits
Na Loga Ni Voivoi Nei Bubu Salote - The Pandanus Plantation of Grandmother Salote
Na Qoli Vonu - Catching Turtles
Jone Na Dautataro - Jone The Kind Considerate Boy
O Mosese Kei Viliame - Mosese & Viliame
Na Siganisucu Nei Marica - Marica’s Birthday
O Iratou Na Veitavaleni - The Three Cousins
O Tomu Kei Popi - Tom & Poppy
Na Volivolitaki Ena Makete - Selling at the Market
Na Sisi Ni Qele - Landslide

English notes that explain the illustrations and Fijian text

Page No.	Fijian Book 'Jone Na Dautataro - Jone The Kind Considerate Boy' - Illustration Notes in English
Page 5:	Jone is picking up the breadfruit leaves near his home. Soon, Taito, an elderly man, appears on the scene.
Page 7:	Jone: “Good day, Taito. Please come and have a rest at home” Taito: “Bula Jone. Thank you for being considerate. But I am going to a village meeting, and the lali has already sounded.”
Page 9:	Jone: “Thank you Taito. You should not be late to the meeting. Maybe another time you can have a rest at home.

Fiji Author - Late Mr. Ratu Semi Bayameyame Seruvakula

From Nasautoka in Wainibuka, he was the Turaga Sau (traditional head) of the Vanua of Nasautoka. An experienced teacher for primary and secondary schools (Principal, Queen Victoria School, 1992-94) and served as Senior Education Officer in many parts of Fiji. Senior Lecturer and Vice Principal of Nasinu Teachers College.

Because of his vast experience and expertise in Fijian customs, culture and protocol, he was given a Senior advisory role in the Ministry of Fijian Affairs in 1984. In 1987 he was approached by the Ministry of Information to produce a weekly radio programme, ‘Na Voqa ni Davui,’ where he stressed the importance of the maintenance of the proper Fijian language, customs and traditions in a quickly changing world.

His first book, ‘Bula Vakavanua’ (2000), a classic, is an authoritative book on the customs, cultures and beliefs practised in an ethnic Fijian society. His second book, ‘Na Veiwekani ni Vanua’ (2020) is about his Yavusa and Vanua of Nasautoka – its history, customs, beliefs relationships and development. He obtained a B.A degree from USP and a Diploma in the Teaching of English as a Second language [TESL] from the University of Leeds in the UK.

$19.50

O Mosese Kei Viliame - Mosese & Viliame

'O Mosese Kei Viliame - Mosese & Viliame' is a Fiji Children's book written entirely in Fijian for children aged 6 to 8 years old. Written by Mrs. Sainimere Rauqeuqe, from RFTA - Retired Fijian Teachers Association, with illustrations by Anare Somumu. It has 12 pages.

O Mosese Kei Viliame Book Description

Mosese and Viliame are brothers. They live with Bu Sera, their grandmother, in Navivi, Nadroga. Bu Sera sells bananas by the roadside. One day after school the boys were very hungry, they decided to barter two (2) coconuts for four (4) bananas with their grandmother.

IIS, RFTA & FTA - 10 books in the series

All IIS books in this series

Na Keda Vuata - Our Fruits
Na Loga Ni Voivoi Nei Bubu Salote - The Pandanus Plantation of Grandmother Salote
Na Qoli Vonu - Catching Turtles
Jone Na Dautataro - Jone The Kind Considerate Boy
O Mosese Kei Viliame - Mosese & Viliame
Na Siganisucu Nei Marica - Marica’s Birthday
O Iratou Na Veitavaleni - The Three Cousins
O Tomu Kei Popi - Tom & Poppy
Na Volivolitaki Ena Makete - Selling at the Market
Na Sisi Ni Qele - Landslide

English notes that explain the illustrations and Fijian text

Page No.	Fijian Book 'O Mosese Kei Viliame - Mosese & Viliame' - Illustration Notes in English
Page 5:	Mosese and Viliame are brothers. Mosese is the elder of the two. They live in Navivi, Nadroga. They stay with their grandmother, Sera.
Page 7:	Grandmother Sera sells bananas. Two bananas are usually bartered for one coconut.
Page 9:	After school Mosese and Viliame decide to get some bananas.
Page 11:	Mosese and Viliame barter two (2) coconuts for four (4) bananas from grandmother Sera.

Fiji Author - Mrs. Sainimere Mainewa Rauqeuqe

From Nalebaleba, Bemana, Nadroga. A retired primary school teacher and Education Officer. Continues to maintain a strong interest not only in the Fiji Girl Guides Movement, but also in the preservation of Indigenous Fijian arts, craft and culture.

$20.00

Na Siganisucu Nei Marica - Marica’s Birthday

'Na Siganisucu Nei Marica - Marica’s Birthday' is a Fiji Children's book written entirely in Fijian for children aged 6 to 8 years old. Written by Mrs. Vika Nasome, from RFTA - Retired Fijian Teachers Association, with illustrations by Anare Somumu. It has 9 pages.

Na Siganisucu Nei Marica Book Description

The coming together of Marica’s friends and relatives to celebrate her birthday.

Strengthening of relationships is taught from a young age. Togetherness, cooperation, looking out for others are some of the values taught in the story.

IIS, RFTA & FTA - 10 books in the series

All IIS books in this series

Na Keda Vuata - Our Fruits
Na Loga Ni Voivoi Nei Bubu Salote - The Pandanus Plantation of Grandmother Salote
Na Qoli Vonu - Catching Turtles
Jone Na Dautataro - Jone The Kind Considerate Boy
O Mosese Kei Viliame - Mosese & Viliame
Na Siganisucu Nei Marica - Marica’s Birthday
O Iratou Na Veitavaleni - The Three Cousins
O Tomu Kei Popi - Tom & Poppy
Na Volivolitaki Ena Makete - Selling at the Market
Na Sisi Ni Qele - Landslide

English notes that explain the illustrations and Fijian text

Page No.	Fijian Book 'Na Siganisucu Nei Marica - Marica’s Birthday' - Illustration Notes in English
Page 5:	Friends of Marica starts arriving. There is a lot of laughter. They hand over their presents to Marica.
Page 7:	The home is well decorated. Balloons of different colours are hung on the wall. Different dishes including the birthday cake are laid out on the table.
Page 9:	It is a truly beautiful day for all present. For Marica and her friends, it is a day that they will never forget.

Fiji Author - Mrs. Vika Nasome

From Nabukadra, a village in the province of Ra. Attended Lelean Memorial School and obtained Diploma in Education (Arts) from University of the South Pacific in 1973. Attained Diploma in Librarianship in 1992. Taught in Ballantine Memorial School and Cathedral Secondary School. Taught English and Fijian for 25 years of her teaching career. She took up some work in book translation and story writing for school during her retirement.

$19.50

O Ratou na Veitavaleni - The Three Cousins

'O Ratou na Veitavaleni - The Three Cousins' is a Fiji Children's book written entirely in Fijian for children aged 8 years old. Written by the late Mrs. Tuipulotu Vugakoto, from RFTA - Retired Fijian Teachers Association, with illustrations by Anare Somumu. It has 17 pages.

O Ratou na Veitavaleni Book Description

Ilaisa and Isikeli are brothers. As Alena, their cousin, walks past them on their way to school; the boys easily notice the sweet fragrance of the oil Alena used that morning. So they ask Alena if they can be given the same strong scented oil.

When Alena comes home, she tells her mother, Mereseini, of the boys’ request. The next day, Saturday, the three watch as Alena’s mother, Mereseini, shows the different processes used in preparing a “makosoi” scented coconut oil. The boys are given a bottle of the makosoi scented oil and they are grateful to their aunt and cousin.

Strengthening of relationships (cross cousins & nephews and their paternal aunt), passing of Indigenous knowledge to the young generation, sharing of knowledge and resources are some values that we learn from this story.

IIS, RFTA & FTA - 10 books in the series

All IIS books in this series

Na Keda Vuata - Our Fruits
Na Loga Ni Voivoi Nei Bubu Salote - The Pandanus Plantation of Grandmother Salote
Na Qoli Vonu - Catching Turtles
Jone Na Dautataro - Jone The Kind Considerate Boy
O Mosese Kei Viliame - Mosese & Viliame
Na Siganisucu Nei Marica - Marica’s Birthday
O Iratou Na Veitavaleni - The Three Cousins
O Tomu Kei Popi - Tom & Poppy
Na Volivolitaki Ena Makete - Selling at the Market
Na Sisi Ni Qele - Landslide

English notes that explain the illustrations and Fijian text

Page No.	Fijian Book 'O Ratou na Veitavaleni - The Three Cousins' - Illustration Notes in English
Page 5:	The 2 brothers, Ilaisa and Isikeli, are going to school.
Page 7:	They wait outside Alena, their cousin’s house and urge her to hurry up. In reply Alena tells them that she is just putting on her favourite coconut oil and will be with them in a minute.
Page 9:	Alena picks up her bag and rushes out past her 2 cousins. On smelling the sweet smell of the coconut oil from Alena, Isikeli asks her what kind of oil she has put on, and further asks if he can have a bottle of the same oil.
Page 11:	When back at home, Alena relays the request from Isikeli to her mother Mereseini. Mereseini tells Alena that they can prepare the makosoi fragrant oil the next day, Saturday.
Page 13:	It is Saturday. Mereseini and Alena sitting under the mango tree are teasing out makosoi flowers when Isikeli and Ilaisa arrive.
Page 15:	Mereseini is transferring the concentrated coconut cream to another pot.
Page 17:	The pot of concentrated coconut cream is allowed to boil slowly and Mereseini, with a coconut stem ladle, carefully stirs the mixture. The makosoi flowers are added and soon the place is filled with the sweet smell of the scented oil. The pot is set aside to cool. Ilaisa and Isikeli are given a bottle of the newly prepared oil.

Fiji Author - Late Tuipulotu Bulivou Vugakoto

$23.00

O Tomu Kei Popi - Tom and Poppy

'O Tomu Kei Popi - Tom and Poppy' is a Fiji Children's book written entirely in Fijian for children aged 7 to 8 years old. Written by Mrs. Alitia Sila Temo, from RFTA - Retired Fijian Teachers Association, with illustrations by Anare Somumu. It has 17 pages.

O Tomu Kei Popi Book Description

Every morning Tomu goes out to feed their pigs. This particular morning, he does not know that his dog, Popi, is following him.

All the pigs are resting sleepily as Tomu pours the food in the food trough. Suddenly, Popi starts barking. The startled piglets run all over the pig sty.Tomu, now angry, throws sods of soil at Popi. Finally, peace is restored and the pigs eat freely from the trough.

Back at home Tomu tells Popi that he will never again accompany him to the pig sty. A collar is tied around Popi’s neck and is then chained to a house post. The main theme in this story is around animal care.

IIS, RFTA & FTA - 10 books in the series

All IIS books in this series

Na Keda Vuata - Our Fruits
Na Loga Ni Voivoi Nei Bubu Salote - The Pandanus Plantation of Grandmother Salote
Na Qoli Vonu - Catching Turtles
Jone Na Dautataro - Jone The Kind Considerate Boy
O Mosese Kei Viliame - Mosese & Viliame
Na Siganisucu Nei Marica - Marica’s Birthday
O Iratou Na Veitavaleni - The Three Cousins
O Tomu Kei Popi - Tom & Poppy
Na Volivolitaki Ena Makete - Selling at the Market
Na Sisi Ni Qele - Landslide

English notes that explain the illustrations and Fijian text

Page No.	Fijian Book 'O Tomu Kei Popi - Tom and Poppy' - Illustration Notes in English
Page 5:	Tomu usually feeds their pigs every morning. This particular morning Tomu puts all the feed in a pot in a wheelbarrow and goes to the pig sty. He does not notice that Popi, the dog, is following him.
Page 7:	All the pigs are resting. He pours the feed in the trough and awaits their response.
Page 9:	Popi barks continuously, unsettling the pigs. Tomu is very angry at Popi.
Page 11:	Tomu throws sods of soil at Popi. But Popi continues to bark at the pigs. Popi is then put outside the enclosure. Popi stops barking and the pigs eat in peace.
Page 13:	Tomu sits near the food trough and slowly strokes the neck of the pigs. The pigs eat to their content and then lie down to rest. Tomu closes the sty and goes back home with Popi.
Page 15:	Tomu: “Popi from now on, you will never go with me to feed the pigs. The piglets are scared of you. They are unsettled when you are around. You’ll stay home when I go to feed the pigs.”
Page 17:	A collar is tied around Popi’s neck and is then chained to a house post. Popi now knows that he can accompany Tomu anywhere, but when it comes to feeding the pigs, he is out of it.

Fiji Author - Mrs. Alitia Votea Sila Temo

Born and raised in Vunisei, Toga, Rewa. A competent teacher in both English and Fijian in primary and secondary schools. She taught in Central Fijian Secondary School from 1958 – 1994. After retirement she taught in Nauru for 8 years. He wide experience in the knowledge and teaching of the Fijian language and culture and her Rewan dialect makes people consult her on anything Indigenous. A treasure in traditional knowledge and culture. A graduate from the University of the South Pacific with a Certificate in the Teaching of English as a Second language [TESL].

$23.00

Na Volivolitaki Ena Makete - Selling at the Market

'Na Volivolitaki Ena Makete - Selling at the Market' is a Fiji Children's book written entirely in Fijian for children aged 8 years old. Written by the late Mrs. Tuipulotu Vugakoto, from RFTA - Retired Fijian Teachers Association, with illustrations by Anare Somumu. It has 20 pages.

Na Volivolitaki Ena Makete Book Description

Chung and Tevita are close friends who live in Waibau, Naitasiri. They attend Sawani Primary School. On Saturdays they help their parents by selling root crops and vegetable from their farm. They sell those in the Suva market.

They ensure that they give out the correct change during each sale thus improving their arithmetic in the process. Chung advices Tevita to arrange his produce neatly on the table and to be neat, look fresh and presentable in order to attract customers.

IIS, RFTA & FTA - 10 books in the series

All IIS books in this series

Na Keda Vuata - Our Fruits
Na Loga Ni Voivoi Nei Bubu Salote - The Pandanus Plantation of Grandmother Salote
Na Qoli Vonu - Catching Turtles
Jone Na Dautataro - Jone The Kind Considerate Boy
O Mosese Kei Viliame - Mosese & Viliame
Na Siganisucu Nei Marica - Marica’s Birthday
O Iratou Na Veitavaleni - The Three Cousins
O Tomu Kei Popi - Tom & Poppy
Na Volivolitaki Ena Makete - Selling at the Market
Na Sisi Ni Qele - Landslide

English notes that explain the illustrations and Fijian text

Page No.	Fijian Book 'Na Volivolitaki Ena Makete - Selling at the Market' - Illustration Notes in English
Page 4:	Chung and Tevita are friends. Their family farms are next to each other in Waibau, Naitasiri. They attend Sawani Primary School. They attend school from Monday to Friday.
Page 5:	They assist their parents. They are at the market every Saturday. They sell cassava, dalo, bananas, plantain and vegetables.
Page 6:	Selling at the market.
Page 9:	Tevita recommends to the girls that his cassava is one of the best.
Page 10:	Salome buys a heap for $5.
Page 11:	The exchange takes place.
Page 12:	Sereana buys two (2) bundles of cabbage for $1.20.
Page 13:	She gives $2 and the change is 80c.
Page 14:	Tevita poses.
Page 15:	Chung advises Tevita to arrange his produce neatly, and to be neat, look fresh and presentable.

Fiji Author - Late Tuipulotu Bulivou Vugakoto

$25.00

Na Sisi Ni Qele - Landslide

'Na Sisi Ni Qele - Landslide' is a Fiji Children's book written entirely in Fijian for children aged 6 to 8 years old. Written by Mrs. Vika Nasome, from RFTA - Retired Fijian Teachers Association, with illustrations by Anare Somumu. It has 21 pages.

Na Sisi Ni Qele Book Description

After continuous rain for almost 2 months, a landslide occurs beside the Dilkusha Girls School near Nausori. The main road is blocked because of the landslide. Sushil raises the alarm, rings the bell, and the Matron directs all students to go into a classroom. The Head Teacher addresses the students to stay put and asks what causes landslides.

Temalesi says that it is caused by cutting down trees that grow on slopes. Also the removal of soil in the widening of main roads. Temalesi adds that when trees are uprooted for the construction of roads, nothing holds the soil together as before.

The Head Teacher, in support of Temalesi and Torika, stresses the importance of taking good care of our resources, e.g. our land. The trees should not be cut down indiscriminately. Our advancement and economic development are good. But we need to be careful that development activities do not undermine the sustainability of our resources.

By then the officials from the National Disaster Management Unit arrive. Specific places which are deemed unsafe to visit are clearly marked out.

At the end of the school day, the students, with the guidance of the teachers, are shown the way towards the Nausori bridge and another group is herded towards the Princes road side. At the main road, police road patrols help in the safe crossing of the road by students and they ensure that students board their correct bus.

Everything goes off smoothly without mishap through the prompt arrival of the Police and the officials from the National Disaster Management Unit. The story highlights current environmental issues and the cost of development on our surroundings.

IIS, RFTA & FTA - 10 books in the series

All IIS books in this series

Na Keda Vuata - Our Fruits
Na Loga Ni Voivoi Nei Bubu Salote - The Pandanus Plantation of Grandmother Salote
Na Qoli Vonu - Catching Turtles
Jone Na Dautataro - Jone The Kind Considerate Boy
O Mosese Kei Viliame - Mosese & Viliame
Na Siganisucu Nei Marica - Marica’s Birthday
O Iratou Na Veitavaleni - The Three Cousins
O Tomu Kei Popi - Tom & Poppy
Na Volivolitaki Ena Makete - Selling at the Market
Na Sisi Ni Qele - Landslide

English notes that explain the illustrations and Fijian text

Page No.	Fijian Book 'Na Sisi Ni Qele - Landslide' - Illustration Notes in English
Page 5:	Continuous rain fell in the Central Division in March and April of 2019. On the Davuilevu side of the Nausori bridge is the beginning of the Princes Road. This is also the location of the Dilkusha Girls School.
Page 7:	On Wednesday, 20th Sushil is running with fear in her eyes. Sushil: “Matron, Madam, there has been a landslide...!!” Matron: “Sushil.! Hurry! Ring the bell! Call all the children. Where is the location of the landslide?”
Page 9:	Sushil continuously rings the bell and announces the occurrence of a landslide. Pupils run towards Sushil. Sushil: “Madam, the main road is blocked. Soil has slid down the slopes.” Matron: Thank you Sushil. Hurry up the children. Please all go to that classroom. Teachers are also there to assist in the movement of the pupils.
Page 11:	The pupils are all seated, with the teachers behind them. The Head Teacher addresses the assembly thus: Head Teacher: “Listen carefully. No one is allowed to go down to the main road. We will all stay here till another announcement is made, is that clear.?” Pupils: “Yes Madam.”
Page 13:	The landslide has pushed a couple’s car off the road. Luckily the car has not ended up in the river. Because of the landslide, traffic is held up on both sides of the road.
Page 15:	Head Teacher: “What causes landslides?” Temalesi: “the cutting down of tress that grow on slopes. And the removal of soil in the widening of the main roads.” Head Teacher: “correct Torika what do you think?”
Page 16:	Torika: “when trees are uprooted for the construction of roads, nothing holds the soil together.” Head Teacher: “we need to protect the soil. Trees should not be cut down indiscriminately.”
Page 17:	Head Teacher: “O.K. Pupils can now proceed to your classrooms.” Pupils: “yes, madam.” Head Teacher: “teachers, take care of the pupils.” Matron: “the officials from the National Disaster Management Unit have arrived.”
Page 19:	Places unsafe to visit are clearly marked out. Pupils with their teachers, proceed to their classrooms.
Page 21:	At the end of the day, pupils, with their teachers, go down in a queue to the main road. Police are there to help pupils cross the road, or board the bus. Also there to help are officials from the National Disaster Management Unit.

Fiji Author - Mrs. Vika Nasome

$24.00

Healthy Eating w/ Pacific Plants Cookbook

Healthy Eating with Pacific Plants Cookbook

This is the second Vegan Cookbook by award-winning nutritionist Vittoria Pasca. It's a guide to healthier, more nutritious daily menus. Following an explanation on balance meal planning, you'll find 50 colourful and delicious recipes that will help you put all the theory into practice.

From breakfast to dinner, you'll have all your meals covered. Written for people who prefer easy-to-follow instructions, this book offers practical guidance on a good diet. Vittoria, a Suva-based nutritionist, has been teaching healthy cooking classes with Fijian plants since 2017 and decided to write her own cookbooks in order to share her knowledge with a broader audience.

In June 2022 the first cookbook 'Pacific Vegan' won the 'Best in the World' award for Fiji in the South Pacific category at the World Cookbook Fair - Gourmand International - at the Gourmand Awards in Umea, Sweden.

Excerpt from page 5:

"Would you like to go a step forward and understand nutrition in a bit more detail? No worries at all! From how to prevent iron deficiency to how to enhance immunity, you'll find your questions answered. If you have a food allergy or intolerance, you'll be happy to know that all the recipes are free from dairy and eggs. The large majority is also free from gluten (GF) or can be made without it (GFO)."

About Vittoria Pasca

Vittoria Pasca is an Italian nutritionist and healthy food blogger specialized in vegetarian and sports dietetics. She lives in Suva, Fiji, where she created Healthy Eating Fiji, a business promoting healthy nutrition and lifestyles.

She likes cooking with local plants and creating nutritious recipes that she shares on her blog and Facebook page, Healthy Eating Fiji. She combines different ingredients to make sure meals are balanced and nutrients are well absorbed.

She is the co-founder and lead organiser of VegFest Fiji, a festival promoting plant-based diets and the consumption of local fruits and vegetables.

She is also a certified Lifestyle Medicine professional.

$66.60

Pacific Vegan Cookbook

Award-winning cookbook Pacific Vegan, by Vittoria Pasca, is proudly 100% plant-based so that Pacific fruits and vegetables can get the spotlight they deserve.

Vittoria, a Suva-based nutritionist, has been teaching healthy cooking classes with Fijian plants since 2017 and decided to write her own cookbook in order to share her knowledge with a broader audience.

In June 2022 the cookbook won the 'Best in the World' award for Fiji in the South Pacific category at the World Cookbook Fair - Gourmand International - at the Gourmand Awards in Umea, Sweden. That's testament to what a wonderful cookbook it is, packed with delicious, nutritious recipes and beautiful pictures of the dishes. It's simply stunning as you can see from the beautiful illustrations and pictures.

Excerpt from page 3:

"In the South Pacific we're really blessed with an amazing quality and variety of local produce, and this is great not only for our health, but also for our taste buds. Whether you're transitioning towards a plant-based diet or looking for inspiration on how to eat more local produce, this book will support you in your journey. All the recipes have been designed to be healthy, tasty and nutritious. To show you that healthy eating is not at all boring and can actually be delicious. Bonus: all the dishes are completely free from cholesterol (as plants don't contain it...)!"

Seven Pacific Plants are the focus of the cookbook

The plant-based cookbook focuses on seven Pacific plants as below. Pacific Vegan describes their nutritional benefits and explains how to prepare them in ways that are healthier and better preserve their nutrients. The cookbook contains over 40 healthy and creative fusion recipes made from local ingredients from the Pacific. They are largely low-fat, low-sugar and completely free from cholesterol

Taro
Sweet potato
Breadfruit
Watercress
Cassava
Coconut
Pineapple

About Vittoria Pasca

She is the co-founder and lead organiser of VegFest Fiji, a festival promoting plant-based diets and the consumption of local fruits and vegetables.

She is also a certified Lifestyle Medicine professional.

$58.30