Our ultimate goal is for Big Brother Mouse to be a self-sufficient book publisher. But in a country where the median annual income is about $500-$600 U.S. a year, it will take time to reach that goal. Through sales and donations from visitors, we're able to cover our overhead and some printing costs. But we still need sponsors to contribute most of the printing expense, or these books won't get printed. Can you help?

Sponsors get a thank-you in the book, of course – Lao mice are nothing if we're not polite – and the satisfaction of helping us publish one more book in a country where that's still a rare event. Your donation goes directly to help with printing costs. In addition, by expanding our inventory, we can hold more book parties and sponsor more mini-libraries in rural villages.

First – being a Lao mouse – we wish to thank current sponsors. And now, here are...

Books that need a sponsor: (all amounts are in U.S. dollars)

THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT
Will Peter learn to obey his mother, before he becomes tomorrow's larp? Here's our Lao version of a long-time favorite.
Lao and English. Sponsorship: US $1600

THE COUNTRIES OF ASEAN
The history, culture, economy, and geography of the 10 countries in ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations).
Lao language. Sponsorship: US $3000
This will be an expensive book, published in hardcover for library use. We already have a partial sponsorship of $3,000; we need one more sponsor for an equal amount.

TOKAIDO ROAD
Woodcuts by one of Japan's premier artists depict scenes of ordinary life in Japan, nearly two centuries ago.
Lao language. Sponsorship: US $2000

THE PARABLES OF WAT XIENG THONG
These are the parables that are illustrated with glass mosaics at Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang.
English. Sponsorship: US $5000

DR. DOLITTLE AND THE FLOATING ISLAND
The famous doctor visits a strange island off the coast of South America.
Lao language. Sponsorship: US $2800

FROG, ALLIGATOR, BUFFALO
A classroom edition of Khama's lively alphabet book, with colorful double spreads that teachers can display.
Lao language. Sponsorship: US $3500

WHY THE CRAB MAKES ITS HOLE
A selfish crab thinks he can live without anyone else, until he gets lost and is saved by an unlikely friend.
Lao language. Sponsorship: US $1600

NO CHICKENS, NO EGGS
Children and parents will enjoy reading this alphabet book together, with pictures from around the world.
Lao and English. Sponsorship: US $1600

SIDDHARTHA AND THE SWAN
The young prince Siddhartha, the future Buddha, helps his cousin learn about kindness to animals
Lao language. Sponsorship: US $1000

BANGKOK BOB
Is Bangkok fun and exciting? Or is it big and dangerous? A little monkey leaves the forest to find out.
Lao language. Sponsorship: US $1200

THE NOSE BOOK
Big noses and small noses, cat noses and mouse nose. Rhyme and humor combine to make a fun book for very young readers.
Lao language. Sponsorship: US $1750

15 STEPS TOWARD A BETTER LIFE
Fifteen simple steps to improve health and family life, such as getting enough vitamin A and iron, and reading together.
Lao language. Sponsorship: US $1600

Can you help? Donations can be made be credit card or by bank transfer, or by sending a check from a USA or Australian bank to our affiliated organizations in those countries. Full details are on the donate page.

Sponsors will get a thank-you both in the book, and on our website. If you prefer not to have your name appear, or would like to be listed in a particular way (as a business, for example, or with a partner's name), please let us know.